Does Telegram notify users when screenshots are taken?

[Olas12]

Someone told me that Telegram alerts people when you take a screenshot during a chat or call, like Snapchat does. I haven't tested it because I don't want to risk it, but now I'm curious. Is this true? Does Telegram really send notifications for screenshots?

[FryerTuck12]

This is one of the most common questions about Telegram privacy, and the answer depends on the type of chat you're in. Normal chats and groups don't send notifications at all if you take a screenshot. However, secret chats are different: there you might see limitations or warnings. To get the full picture, it's best to read https://nicegram.app/blog/is-telegram-notify-users-about-screenshots-chats-calls, which explains exactly when and where Telegram reacts to screenshots. I checked this myself and learned that the standard private and group chats are safe, but secret chats are designed with stricter privacy rules. The blog post even covers whether this applies to calls and media files. So if you're worried about casual screenshots, you can relax—just avoid doing it in secret chats if you don't want to risk any restrictions.