You Can Now Share Screenshots Via the PlayStation App (but Only in Canada and Japan)

Sharing your PlayStation screenshots to mobile is a painful process, but hope seems to be on the horizon...

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.

Related: How to Share PS5 Screenshots and Gameplay Videos to Your Phone

How Do You Share Screenshots With the PlayStation App?

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.

Which Files Can You Share With the PlayStation App?

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.

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