How do you take screenshots in The Sims 4?
How to take screenshots in The Sims 4
Press C on PC or Mac to take a screenshot. The game saves it in Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 4 > Screenshots. Press Tab first for camera mode, which hides the interface. Press V to start and stop a video. On PlayStation and Xbox, use the console's own capture feature.
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Pasos
PC y Mac
- Set up the shot. Press Tab for camera mode, which hides the interface.
- Move the camera with W, A, S, D, Q and E. Zoom with Z and X.
- Press C to take the screenshot.
- Press Tab again to leave camera mode.
- Find the picture in Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 4 > Screenshots.
PlayStation
- In Live Mode, move the cursor to the camera icon at the top right to open free camera. This hides the interface.
- On PS4, hold the Share button to take a screenshot.
- The picture goes to the console's capture gallery, not to a game folder.
Xbox
- In Live Mode, move the cursor to the camera icon at the top right to open free camera.
- On Xbox One, double-press the Xbox button, then press Y to save the screenshot.
- The picture goes to the console's captures, not to a game folder.
Controles
| Acción | PC | Mac | PlayStation | Xbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Take screenshot | C | C | Hold Share (PS4) | Xbox button twice, then Y (Xbox One) |
| Camera mode (hide UI) | Pestaña | Pestaña | Camera icon, top right | Camera icon, top right |
| Start or stop video | V | V | ||
| Save camera position | Ctrl + 5 to 9 | |||
| Go to saved position | 5 to 9 |
Recording video
Press V to start recording and V again to stop. You can also click Camera Options next to the game speed controls.
Set quality in Game Options > Video Capture. EA suggests High or Not Compressed, and turning off UI Sounds so clicks are not recorded.
Videos go to Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 4 > Recorded Videos.
Common problems
I can't find my screenshots
Check Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 4 > Screenshots. If Windows syncs Documents to OneDrive, look in OneDrive > Documents instead.
The interface shows in my screenshots
Press Tab for camera mode before you press C.
On Mac, the system screenshot tool opens
Use the game key C. Cmd + Shift + 3, 4 and 5 are the Mac's own screenshot keys.
The game records video by accident
V is the video key. Press V again to stop. Check Game Options > Video Capture for recording settings.
In the Sims 4 database
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Fuentes
- EA: Screenshot tips for The Sims 4
- EA: How to make a video using The Sims 4
- Sims Community: Free cam on The Sims 4 console
- Tutorial Tactic: The Sims 4 keyboard shortcuts for PC and Mac
Checked on November 5, 2026.
Preguntas
Where do Sims 4 screenshots go?
On PC and Mac they go to Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 4 > Screenshots. On console they go to the console's capture gallery.
How do you screenshot on Sims 4 without the UI?
Press Tab to enter camera mode, which hides the interface, then press C.
How do you take a screenshot on Sims 4 on PS4 or Xbox?
Use the console's capture feature. Hold Share on PS4, or double-press the Xbox button and press Y on Xbox One.
How do you record a video in Sims 4?
Press V to start and stop. Videos save to Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 4 > Recorded Videos.