How to share PS4 screenshots to phone

How do you send PS5 screenshots to your phone? Sony has recently added functionality to its smart device application, allowing those with a PS5 to automatically upload their screenshots and clips so they appear in the app. As part of our PS5 guide, we'll explain how to send PS5 screenshots to your phone.

PS App: How to Send PS5 Screenshots to Your Phone

If you want to have access to your PS5 screenshots and video captures on your mobile phone, there's a new and easy way to make it happen. Let's go through all the steps on how to enable automatic uploads for captures.

Update the PS App and Link Your PS5

First thing's first: make sure you have the PS App installed on your device, and double check it's running the latest version. This will make sure you're using the right software version.

Next, if you haven't already done so, ensure your console is linked to the app. You can do this on the app by tapping the cog icon in the upper right to visit Settings. Scroll down to Console Management, then select Link Console to App. Choose your console from the list.

Tap the PS App to open it as normal. You should see a prompt immediately, informing you of the ability to have your console captures appear on your phone. It will tell you to visit the Game Library section on the app to enable it.

Go to Game Library on the PS App

Navigate to the Game Library on your device. This is the second icon from the right along the bottom. Here, you'll see there are now two tabs: Games and Captures. Tap Captures, and you'll be asked if you want to enable the feature. After confirming, you'll be able to see any future captures you make on your console via the app, as they'll be automatically uploaded to cloud storage for 14 days.

Note: Only screenshots and videos you capture after enabling this feature will be visible on the app. Anything prior will not be uploaded.

PS App: How Automatic Capture Sharing Works

While you're playing a game, take a screenshot. Your PS5 will alert you that this will be automatically uploaded and viewable in the PS App.

To confirm, visit the Media Gallery on your console. Here, any screenshots or videos uploaded and viewable in the PS App will feature a smart device icon in the top right corner. On the PS App, visit the Game Library and select Captures. You should see your new screenshots and clips in this section, divided by game.

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Sony has, at last, recognized that its community would like to share screenshots and game clips to their smartphone or tablet. It just makes sharing them with everyone easier.

The PlayStation creator has launched a beta test allowing certain PlayStation owners to share their captured content using the PS mobile app.

Want to know more? Let's dig in.

Sony Launches Screenshot Sharing via Playstation App

According to a PlayStation.com support page, PlayStation owners in Canada and Japan can rejoice today, as they can now share their PS4 and PS5 screenshots and game clips via the PlayStation app, available for Android and iOS.

Up to now, this feature has been missing from the PlayStation app (and associated consoles). Xbox has it, and PlayStation owners have been complaining loudly for years that they don't. This is part of the reason Sony needs to improve its overall social experience.

It is currently possible to share created media from console to smartphone, but the process is so long-winded. Hopefully, this beta test will roll out for everyone soon.

As mentioned, you need to live in Canada or Japan to access the beta, currently. All you need to do is update your app to the latest version and you're good to test the feature out.

If you want to test the new sharing feature, then fire the app up, then head to the Library. Find Captures in here and your screenshots/videos should be available. Now you can select to Download them or Share them. You can also Share Via, meaning you can share the content outside of the PlayStation ecosystem, i.e. with another application such as WhatsApp.

Even if you do have access to the beta testing, there are still only certain files you can share (prepare for mild disappointment if you own a PS5).

According to the support page, you can only share:

• "Gameplay videos under 3 minutes long that are non-4K." (Sorry PS5 and PS4 Pro owners, no 4K sharing for you)
• "Screenshots taken from the Create Menu or Create button shortcuts."

So, if you've just recorded an entire Warzone battle royale, you won't be able to share the full video, no matter how impressive. All of your captures will upload to the cloud, where they'll remain available for 14 days during beta testing. Note that some sharing features may not make the final cut, while other features may change.

Hopefully We'll All See This Update, Soon

Fingers crossed this beta will prove successful and Sony will roll it out. You can share your screenshots and videos to mobile, but it is a complete pain to do so in its current form. Thankfully, Sony appears to be improving the PlayStation app and is working hard to make the whole PlayStation ecosystem more conversant with other technology.