Quick answer: The share sheet is the menu that opens when you tap the Share button (a square with an arrow) in almost any iPhone app. It sends what you're looking at, like a link, photo or file, to another app or person. It's also the fastest way to save things into an app like Snugit.
Written for iOS 18 and iOS 26. Menu names can differ slightly on older versions.
If you've ever sent a photo to a friend or saved a link to Notes, you've used the share sheet. Knowing how it's laid out makes it much faster, and it's the one feature that connects every app on your iPhone.
Where the Share button is
Look for a square with an arrow pointing up. It's in the toolbar of Safari, Photos, Files, Notes, Mail and most other apps. In Safari on iOS 26 with the compact tab bar, it's inside the More button (three dots). In some apps it appears as "Share" in a three-dot menu instead.
What's in the share sheet
- People row: recent conversations and AirDrop, for sending straight to someone.
- App row: apps that can receive what you're sharing, like Messages, Mail, Notes or Snugit. Swipe sideways for more.
- Actions list: things to do with it, like Copy, Save to Files, Add to Reading List, Print or Markup.
What changes depending on what you share
The share sheet only shows what makes sense. Sharing a web page offers Add to Reading List; sharing a photo offers Save to Files, Assign to Contact and Use as Wallpaper; sharing a PDF offers Markup and Print. Apps appear only if they accept that kind of content.
Add, remove and reorder apps
Swipe to the end of the app row and tap More. Tap Edit to turn apps on or off, and drag them into your Favorites to put them first. Actions work the same way through Edit Actions at the bottom of the list. Step-by-step guide to customizing the share sheet.
Why it matters for saving things
Most "save it for later" habits fail because saving means switching apps. The share sheet removes that step: you save from wherever you are. With Snugit in your share sheet, one tap saves a link from TikTok, a PDF from Mail or a photo from Messages, all to one place you can search.
Troubleshooting
- An app is missing from the share sheet: tap More at the end of the app row and switch it on. If it's not listed, the app may not accept that type of content.
- No Share button in an app: try the three-dot menu, or touch and hold the item (a link, photo or message) to find Share.
Share sheet tips worth knowing
- Options at the top: when sharing from Safari, tap Options under the page title to send it as a PDF or Web Archive instead of a link.
- Share several items at once: select multiple photos or files first, then tap Share to send them together.
- AirDrop appears in the people row and as an app icon, for sending to Apple devices nearby.
- Copy in the actions list copies the item itself, like the link or the photo, ready to paste anywhere.
Common questions
Where is the Share button on iPhone?
It is the square with an arrow pointing up, usually in an app's toolbar. In Safari on iOS 26 with the compact tab bar it is inside the More button (three dots), and in some apps it is listed as Share in a three-dot menu.
Why is the share sheet different in every app?
It only shows apps and actions that can handle what you are sharing. A link, a photo and a PDF each get a different set of options.
How do I remove people from the top of the share sheet?
Turn off Show When Sharing in the Siri settings (called Siri Suggestions on some versions). The people row then disappears.
Can I add my own actions to the share sheet?
Yes. Any Shortcut can be set to appear in the share sheet: open the shortcut's details and turn on Show in Share Sheet.
Download Snugit and save anything from the share sheet in one tap.