View Screenshots

Use run screenshots and failure screenshots to understand visible browser state at the time a test passed, failed, or captured evidence.

Screenshots show what the browser looked like during the run. They are especially helpful when a test fails because they show whether the app was on the expected page, whether an element was visible, and what message or state the user would have seen.

Where screenshots appear

You may see screenshots in two places:

Place	Use it for
Failed row details	Review the screenshot matched to a specific failed test.
Images tab	Browse image artifacts captured for the whole run.

Open Runs, select a run, then open the failed row details or the Images tab.

How to review a screenshot

Look for the visible state that explains the result:

What to check	Why it matters
Current page	Confirms whether the test reached the expected screen.
Error messages	Shows validation errors, server errors, or login failures.
Missing elements	Explains selector and visibility failures.
Unexpected modals or banners	Can block clicks and assertions.
Responsive layout	Helps identify viewport-specific behavior.

Click an image to open a larger preview. From the image viewer, use download when you need to attach the screenshot to a bug report or discussion.

Compare with the failed step

A useful screenshot review connects the image to the test step:

1. Read the failed row or error message.

2. Open the screenshot.

3. Identify what the test expected to see or do.

4. Compare that expectation with the actual page state.

5. Decide whether the app, test, data, or environment needs the change.

If screenshots are missing

Screenshots may be unavailable when:

Reason	What to check
The run is still finalizing	Wait for artifact processing to finish.
The run configuration does not save screenshots	Review the selected run configuration.
Screenshots are saved only on failure	Passed tests may not produce screenshots.
The run failed before Playwright ran	Check session setup, dependencies, and secrets.
Artifacts expired or were deleted	Use a newer run or re-run the test.

For video evidence, see Watch videos.