{"id":5850,"date":"2026-04-15T13:32:20","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T13:32:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eurogamer.net\/article.php?article_id=2126755"},"modified":"2026-04-15T13:32:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T13:32:20","slug":"nintendo-switch-update-lets-you-transfer-screenshots-to-your-smartphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arcader.org\/news\/nintendo-switch-update-lets-you-transfer-screenshots-to-your-smartphone\/","title":{"rendered":"Nintendo Switch update lets you transfer screenshots to your smartphone"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Nintendo has today dropped a Switch system software update with a couple of nice features, and an ugly new home screen icon you can’t get rid of.<\/p>\n

First off, there’s the ability to transfer captured screenshots and videos from your Switch to your smartphone. You’ll need to scan a QR code using your phone when selecting this option, because Nintendo, but otherwise it’s a painless process. You can transfer up to 10 images and one video at once.<\/p>\n

Alternatively, you can also now connect a USB cable to copy screenshots and video to a PC. Handy!<\/p>\n

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Nintendo has today dropped a Switch system software update with a couple of nice features, and an ugly new home screen icon you can’t get rid of. First off, there’s the ability to transfer captured screenshots and videos from your Switch to your smartphone. You’ll need to scan a QR code using your phone when selecting this option, because Nintendo, but otherwise it’s a painless process. You can transfer up to 10 images and one video at once. Alternatively, you can also now connect a USB cable to copy screenshots and video to a PC. Handy! 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