For many years, the main way to move information from aPlayStation3, 4, or 5 to the web has been through social media. But unfortunately, since Sony has either removed connections or is going to be removing them soon, some might be left wondering just how they are going to get their screenshots and gameplay footage from their consoles to a PC or mobile device. Thankfully, there are other options now that Twitter/X and Facebook are no longer compatible with theSony consoles.
Social Media Removal by Sony on the PlayStation
All the way back in 2019, Sony removed Facebook and Instagram integration for the PlayStation 4 as part of a campaign to boycott the social media sites and the way they handled hate speech. As of Jul 01, 2025,Sony will also now be removing all integration for Twitter/X. This is following the social media site’s removal from both the Xbox in April and the log-in integration from the Nintendo Switch last year.
Other Ways to Get Screengrabs and Gameplay Footage from the PlayStation 5
In spite of what appears to bemost PS5 usersbarely caring about the change to Twitter connections, it does leave some content creators hanging; without the ability to easily send screenshots and clips to social media, some fans might find it more challenging to get these things onto their computers or mobile devices. Thankfully, there are some alternatives for anyone looking to save those precious video gaming moments.
Uploading Images and Video to the Cloud
The Cloud is a free service available with any PlayStation 5 connected to the internet, whether it has any of thelevels of PlayStation Plusor not. Anything uploaded to the Cloud is available for up to two weeks, and PlayStation users can download items from the app. Unfortunately, this app is not available for PCs or Macs at this time, and it has some other limitations as well.
YouTube Uploading and Twitch Streaming
Unlike other social media sites, the YouTube uploader is still available for anyone who has an account. This is a great alternative to anyone who is looking to upload long videos from theirPlayStation 5, as YouTube can handle the longest, biggest, one-hour videos players can record. PlayStation users can also stream live to Twitch.
USB Copying for Sceenshots and Video
Players can also use aUSB Drive or other storage deviceto move videos and screengrabs from their PS5 to a computer. If the video is too large for the Cloud and they do not have a YouTube account, a drive can be connected to the PS5 through any of the USB drives on the device.
Sony PlayStation 5
The Sony PlayStation 5 console is one of the most popular gaming machines currently with a fast SSD, a custom AMD APU, and 16GB of GDDR6 console memory, making it one of the best options on the market. It also happens to have a surprising number of console exclusives and currently trades at a discount at multiple retailers nationwide.
