How to Take a Scrolling Screenshot on Any Device

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Getting a screenshot just right can be a tricky situation. And when you need to capture more than what’s on the page, things can get flat-out complicated. To make things easier, here's a guide on how to take a scrolling screenshot.

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Online screenshotting tool: GoFullPage

A free screen capture tool for Windows: Screenpresso

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How to take long screenshot with Movavi Screen Recorder

To print-screen long pages, we recommend Movavi Screen Recorder. This program allows you to take screenshots, add lines or arrows to your screenshots and save them in a variety of formats. With this program, you can also record any screen activity while scrolling, including your webcam and microphone. It’s an easy-to-use program available for Windows and Mac laptops and desktop computers.

Here’s how to screenshot a long page with Movavi Screen Recorder:

Step 1. Get Movavi Screen Recorder installed on your computer

Download the right installation file for your computer system and launch the file. Proceed through the installment process. At the end, the app will launch automatically.

Step 2. Select the screenshotting area

On the app’s sidebar, select the Screenshot option. Select the area you want to shoot, then click Scrolling screenshot. Click the browser window or the long document you want to take a shot of. Right after that, the program will start processing the page.

Step 3. Edit and save the image

In the window that opens, you can check out your screenshot and scroll it up and down for a better view. You can also add captions, arrows, lines, highlights, and shapes to make the screenshot more telling. When you’re satisfied with the result, click Save screenshot. Alternatively, you can share it directly through the app or copy to clipboard and paste somewhere else.

How to screenshot a long page in Google Chrome

Taking a scrolling screenshot in Google Chrome is easy with Movavi ScreenShot. Read on to learn how to take a long screenshot:

  1. Get the Movavi ScreenShot extension from the Chrome Web Store and add it to your browser.
    Get Movavi ScreenShot

  2. Open a tab and find a screen you want to capture.

  3. Click on the Movavi ScreenShot extension button in the toolbar on the top of your browser window.

  4. Click the Capture entire page button.

  5. The extension will automatically scroll down the page for you and process the screenshot.

  6. Another window will open. Click the blue Save JPG button and choose a folder.

  7. Click Save.

Best for quick full-page screenshots

GoFullPage
Bestseller

Best for using on any browser or app

Movavi Screen Recorder

Best for free screen capturing and recording

Screenpresso

How to scroll a screenshot in Microsoft Edge

Microsoft Edge has its own screen capture tool that can do scrolling screenshots. Here’s how to scroll a screenshot:

  1. Click the Settings and more button at the top right – the three dots.

  2. From the menu, select Web capture.

  3. It’s also possible to press Ctrl + Shift + S on your keyboard instead of steps 1 & 2.

  4. Use the selection tool to click and drag the capture box to capture what you want. You can select more on the page by holding down the selection tool and dragging the selection box down. It will automatically scroll.

  5. When you are done, a menu will appear with two options: Copy and Add notes.

  6. Selecting Copy will place the image on your clipboard to paste anywhere you want.

  7. Selecting Add notes puts the image in a dialogue box. From there, you can annotate, share, save, and copy the screenshot.

How to take a screenshot scroll in Firefox

Firefox is another browser with its own internal screenshot function. Follow these steps to take a screenshot scroll:

  1. Right-click (Windows) or two-finger tap (Mac) anywhere on your screen to bring up the Firefox main action menu.

  2. Click on Take Screenshot.

  3. Click and drag your mouse to capture the screen and drag it downward to auto-scroll the rest of the page.

  4. Once you’ve captured your screenshot, you can click Copy to add it to your clipboard. Or you can click Download and save the file in any folder you want.

  5. At any point during the screenshot, you can hit the Esc key to back out.

How to take a scrolling screenshot on iOS

iPhones and iPads running iOS 14 or later have a built-in capturing feature that allows you to capture a very long page. Here’s how to record a scrolling screen:

  1. Open the page on your device that you want to take a screenshot of.

  2. Press the Power and Volume Up buttons together like you want to take a normal screenshot.

  3. Then tap the thumbnail on the bottom-left corner of the screenshot.

  4. Switch to Full Page and capture your scrolling screenshot.

How to take a scrolling screenshot on Android

Android devices running Android 11 or later also have a built-in capturing feature that lets you take a scrolling screenshot. Follow these steps below to complete a scrolling screen capture, but note that the steps are for a Pixel device. Other devices may differ slightly.

  1. Open the screen you want to take a screenshot of.

  2. Press Power and Volume Down buttons together to generate a screenshot and open the screenshot tool.

  3. Tap the Capture more option and you’ll see a tall snapshot of your window with a green border and four brackets.

  4. Drag the brackets to capture as much of the screen as you want.

  5. You can tap the floating pen button on the bottom right to edit the screenshot further.

  6. When you’re done, tap Save on the top left.

Best tools to take a scrolling screenshot

Program

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Best for: Using on any browser or app

Movavi Screen Recorder

  • OS/Browser:

    Windows, macOS

  • Price:

    Free 7-day trial, 1-year subscription for HK$169

G2 rating: 4.5 out of 5, 50 reviews

Movavi Screen Recorder is an all-in-one screen capturing app. Using it, you can take a shot of an entire web page, then add arrows, highlights, and captions, and save it to your hard drive or share via Google Docs, email, or the Movavi cloud service in just a couple of clicks.

But there’s more to it than just scrolling screenshots. You can also record videos of your screen to make tutorials or save meetings to watch them later. Or you can record yourself via a webcam. The trial version is free, so you can try it out and see if it works for you.

Key features:

  • Take full-page screenshots to capture the entire content
  • Capture on-screen activity to improve efficiency with simple, lightweight recordings
  • Save and share the result with whoever needs to see it

Pros:

  • Fast and easy to use[1]

  • Taking and editing partial or scrolling screenshots is a snap

  • The app runs smoothly on any Windows or Mac computer

Cons:

  • Get the full version of the app to unlock all the tools for you to get creative

Best for: Quick screenshots

Movavi ScreenShot

  • OS/Browser:

    Chrome, Firefox

  • Price:

    Free

Chrome Web Store rating: 4.1 out of 5, 37 reviews

If you’re looking for a free Chrome or Firefox extension that allows you to take a quick screenshot of your browser with ease, Movavi Screenshot is a solid choice. It’s a simple, one-click solution to take screenshots of an entire window or a specific area.

The program also has an auto-scroll feature that will take the reins on your scrolling screenshots. You don’t have to click and drag, which is very convenient. Once you’ve captured your screenshot, a page will open with your image. From there, you can easily save it as a JPEG and open it in an editor or copy it to your clipboard.

Key features:

  • Can capture a part of the screen or the full screen
  • Has an auto-scroll feature
  • Saves in the JPG format

Pros:

  • Quickly capture screenshots from your browser with one click

  • Works in ‘Incognito’ mode

  • Completely free

Cons:

  • Doesn’t have a function to share on social media

  • No editing functionality

Best for: Fast screenshots with an editor

GoFullPage

  • OS/Browser:

    Chrome and Edge

  • Price:

    Free; $12 annual subscription for their Premium version that enables editing features.

Chrome Web Store rating: 4.9 out of 5, 61,134 reviews

GoFullPage is another solid browser extension for scrolling screen captures. And with over five million users, it’s also one of the most popular. The extension works on both Chrome and Edge and offers fast one-click screen capturing directly in your browser window.

The capture tool works with superb accuracy and it’s possible to download images as a JPEG, PDF, PNG, and other common image file types.

For $12 per year, you can upgrade to their premium version, which allows you to crop and annotate images and include a browser/URL in the screenshot. There are also additional editing features to insert emojis and shapes into your images. This also gives you access to priority customer support.

Key features:

  • Can crop and annotate pictures in the premium version
  • Saves images in popular formats

Pros:

  • Easy-to-use interface

  • Has options for editing and annotations

  • Download files in a variety of formats

Cons:

  • Editing features only on the paid Premium version

  • No selective capture

Best for: Screenshot sharing

ShareX

  • OS/Browser:

    Windows

  • Price:

    Free

TechRadar rating: 4.5 out of 5

ShareX is an extraordinary free scrolling screen capture tool that allows you to take a scrolling screenshot and do so much more. The program offers a wide range of screen capturing features, like full-screen, region, window, scroll capture, and more.

The program has settings that allow you to choose whether you want your cursor in the shot, and you can set up a timer to delay your capture. You don’t have to just save your screenshots as images with ShareX as it has features that allow you to record a video of your screen or an animated GIF.

However, it isn’t called ShareX for no reason. The program has sharing capabilities with a wide range of social media and cloud services that let you upload with just one click.

The interface is complicated, but you’ll definitely save time when it’s time to share your screenshot.

Key features:

  • Offer multiple sharing options
  • Can create GIFs

Pros:

  • Has screen capture and recording

  • Many options to share captures

  • The screen capturing process is easy

Cons:

  • Difficult to configure images

  • Editing interface is confusing beyond the capture

Best for: Windows users

PicPick

  • OS/Browser:

    Windows

  • Price:

    $21.99 but there is a limited free version available

CNET rating: 3.5 out of 5, 137 reviews

If you’re looking for a wide range of image editing tools along with screenshot capabilities, PicPick is an excellent choice. The program can capture all areas of your screen, including scrolling windows, active windows, specific regions, and your entire screen. You can also delay capture, capture freehand, and include your cursor in the image.

There are customizable settings within the software that allow you to create hotkeys and set your image and file quality settings. But where PicPick really shines is in its wide range of editing tools. You can annotate and highlight with ease, and there are options to rotate, resize, crop, blur, sharpen, and otherwise adjust your images.

When you're done, export your images to a wide range of connected cloud storage options or social media.

Key features:

  • Offers image editing with effects
  • Multiple sharing options

Pros:

  • Easy to share images to social media or cloud storage

  • Tons of graphics accessories

Cons:

  • Difficult interface to navigate

  • Not available on Mac

Best for: Video screen capturing

Screenpresso

  • OS/Browser:

    Windows

  • Price:

    Free; $29.99 for the Pro version

G2 rating: 4.5 out of 5, 27 reviews

Screenpresso offers a free and pro version of their scrolling screenshot software. But unlike many other scrolling screen capturing programs, the free version offers a lot of features. The program can capture both HD video and still images, and the editor can stitch together scrolling screenshots.

The program allows you to customize hotkeys for ease of use, but you can always easily access its Workspace display with a quick right-click. The interface allows you to take screenshots quickly and edit and publish them with ease.

A big plus is that the free version also comes with video screen capturing with sound. Overall, it’s a better program to use for screen capturing over Snipping Tool and many other Windows-based screenshot programs.

Key features:

  • Captures in videos, images, or windows
  • Ability to capture your cursor in a screenshot

Pros:

  • Can generate PDF files of images

  • Can customize hotkeys

Cons:

  • Free version has limited functionality

  • Only available on Windows

Best for: Users looking for an all-in-one screenshot program on Mac

Capto

  • OS/Browser:

    Mac

  • Price:

    $29.99 with a free trial available

Mac App Store rating: 4.4 out of 5, 295 reviews

Capto is one of the top scrolling screenshot tools for Mac, but it does so much more. It has a wide range of editing tools that will make your screenshots pop upon presentation. The program also has over fifty additional features, including video editing tools, HD screen recording, and more.[2]

When you’re done editing, Capto has a fantastic set of organizational tools. The program auto-saves screen captures and video recordings in its ‘Smart Collections’ library for easy access. Once you create a login, it’s easy to share and export everything all from one spot.

Key features:

  • A wide range of editing tools
  • HD screen recording

Pros:

  • One-click sharing and storage

  • Offers video editing features too

  • Allows multiple annotations when editing

Cons:

  • Not the cheapest option

  • Interface has a learning curve

Best for: Users who need a Mac screenshot program with cloud storage

CleanShot X

  • OS/Browser:

    Mac

  • Price:

    $29.99 for app + Cloud Basic or $8.99 for app + Cloud Pro

TechRadar rating: 5 out of 5

Yes, Apple has screen capturing tools, but if you need a wider range of features – including scrolling screenshots – then CleanShot X is a superb choice. The program offers a wide range of screen capture options, including a timer, and you can, fortunately, take screenshots with a transparent background.

Besides the screen capture tools, there are also a ton of video capture options within the program that allow audio capture as well. You can record anything on the screen as a GIF or set it up as a video and showcase your cursor movements.

CleanShot X comes with cloud storage, so you can keep your hard drive free for other storage priorities.

Key features:

  • Can take screenshots with a transparent background
  • Comes with cloud storage

Pros:

  • Offers a user-friendly interface

  • Has tons of features

Cons:

  • There are almost too many features for one program

  • Pricey option when there are free programs available

How to make better screenshots

Although taking screenshots seems simple, there are a few ways you can make them a more useful tool in your work.

  1. Highlight what’s important. Big screenshots can be confusing for an uninformed viewer. Add arrows and shapes to highlight the important parts of your screenshot.

  2. Annotate the image. Adding comments to the screenshot may be really useful: they’re easier to spot than if they’re attached in a separate message or file. On a long scrolling screenshot, you have space to add comments directly to the image, so why not use this opportunity?

  3. Recording may be better than screenshotting. If what you want to convey is too much for just a screenshot, don’t limit yourself to an image. Record a video with voice comments, mouse and keyboard highlights, and even a webcam. Sometimes a full tutorial is just what the situation needs.

For all of this, we suggest using Movavi Screen Recorder. It lets you add highlights and captions to even full-page screenshots and record videos of your screen for better communication.

Summary

Taking a scrolling screenshot can be difficult. But with this list of applications, you’ll be able to take one on any device or platform. If you’re not sure which is the best to use, review the table at the top of the page. It has the OS of all the programs listed out, along with information about who the program works best for.

Movavi Screen Recorder

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Disclaimer: Please be aware that Movavi Screen Recorder does not allow capture of copy-protected video and audio streams.

Frequently asked questions

How do you take a scrolling screenshot?

The quickest way to take a scrolling screenshot of a web page is with Movavi Screen Recorder. To use the program:

  1. Download and install the app.
    Get Movavi Screen Recorder for Windows
    Get Movavi Screen Recorder for Mac

  2. Click the Screenshot button on your sidebar.

  3. Select the web page you want to screenshot. Then, click Scrolling screenshot.

  4. The program will auto-scroll and capture the page for you and open the image in another window.

  5. From there, you can save the image.

What are the best tools for taking a long screenshot?

Here are some options:

How to take a screenshot of an area bigger than your screen?

Try Movavi Screen Recorder! This app can screenshot long scrolling screenshots in just one click. It scrolls the area both horizontally and vertically for the best result.

Can you scroll while taking a screenshot?

Yes, you can, but you need a suitable app. We suggest using Movavi Screen Recorder. It lets you take a long scrolling screenshot of entire web pages or documents.

How do I use PicPick for a scrolling window screenshot?

That’s how to capture a scrolling window image:

  1. Press and hold Ctrl + Alt together, then press Print Screen. A red-highlighted rectangular box will appear.

  2. Press and hold the left mouse button.

  3. Then, drag the mouse down the web page or document you want to capture.

  4. Release the mouse button to begin the auto-scroll. The capturing process will finish in a few seconds.

How do I make a video of a scrolling screen?

Instead of recording a long web page or a document, it’s better to take a scrolling screenshot. There are many programs out there that have a scrolling screenshot function. We recommend using Movavi Screen Recorder since it has a screenshot editor and offers a recording function. Use the link below to learn more about this program.

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