How to Take a Scrolling Screenshot on Windows/Mac/Adroid/iOS

You may need to capture a scrolling screenshot when you want to capture things that cannot fit on a single page or capture more than what is on the page. Taking a scrolling screenshot can be tricky for some users. Don't worry. This article covers how to take a scrolling screenshot on your computer with a professional screen recorder to make things easier.

How to Take a Long Screenshot on Windows/Mac

Taking a scrolling screenshot of a webpage can be an efficient way to capture the entire content, especially when it exceeds the single screen size. In the next part, you will learn how to capture a long screenshot on Windows or Mac using a screen recorder, Microsoft Edge, Firefox, and Google Chrome.

Method 1. Take a Long Screenshot Using EaseUS Screen Recorder

To print screen a long or full page easily and quickly, you can use a professional screen recorder, EaseUS RecExperts. This free screen recording software lets you take a screenshot on Windows and Mac and edit your screenshots. With EaseUS Screen Recorder, you can also record a screen without a mouse when scrolling with a webcam and sound.

It is an all-in-one and easy-to-use screen recording program for Windows and Mac computers that can help take a long snapshot of anything on your computer screen or record a scrolling screen. Just download and install it on your device to take a long screenshot of your page. Here is how to take a scrolling screenshot on Windows or Mac with EaseUS RecExperts:

Step 1. Download and launch this program on your computer. You will see all features it offers, including Webcam recording, Audio recording, Region capturing, and other options like Settings and Full Screen recording.

Step 2. Click "Full Screen" or "Region" according to your need. The screen will go dim, and drag your cursor covering what you want to capture.

Step 3. Now press F11 or click the "Screenshot" icon to take screenshots.

Step 4. The screenshots will be saved in the "Recordings" > "Pictures", where you can rename the screenshot with ease.

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Method 2. Capture a Scrolling Page Using Mozilla Firefox

Firefox offers a comparatively more straightforward solution to taking a long screenshot on Windows or Mac. Here is how to screenshot a long page using Firefox's Screenshots feature:

Step 1. Launch Firefox on your PC and go to the page you want to screenshot.

Step 2. Right-click (Windows) or 2-finger tap (Mac) on the empty place of the page and select Take Screenshot or use the shortcut keys: Ctrl + Shift + S on Windows.

Step 3. Select Save full page to capture all content on the page, or select an area to click and drag the mouse to capture the screen and drag it downward to auto-scroll capture the rest of the page.

Step 4. Once you have captured the scrolling screenshot, click Download to save it in a folder.

Method 3. Capture a Scrolling Screenshot in Google Chrome

Capturing a long screenshot on a Google Chrome page can be more challenging than Firefox. Here is how to screenshot scrolling page on Google Chrome:

Step 1. Launch Google Chrome and go to the page you want to capture.

Step 2. Press Ctrl + Shift + I (Windows) or cmd + opt + I (Mac) to open the Inspect panel.

Step 3. Press Ctrl + Shift + P (Windows) or cmd + shift + P (Mac) to access the Command menu, type screenshot in the Command box, and click Capture full-size Screenshot.

Step 4. Click the box coming up next to save the long screenshot.

Method 4. Take Scrolling Screenshots in Microsoft Edge

Microsoft also has its screen capture tool to help you perform a scrolling screenshot of a page. Here is how to screenshot scrolling page on Edge:

Step 1. Launch Microsoft Edge and go to the page you want to capture.

Step 2. Press Ctrl + Shift + S to open the Web capture panel, or click the 3-dot icon and select Screenshot.

Step 3. Select Capture area to click & drag the capturing box. Hold down the mouse and drag it downward, and it will automatically scroll.

Step 4. Select Copy to place the image on the clipboard, or choose Save to store it on your PC.

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How to Take Scrolling Capture on Android

Android devices running Android 11 or higher have an in-built screen-capturing feature that lets you take a rolling screenshot. The following is how to do a scrolling screen capture on Android phones.

Step 1. Go to the screen you want to screenshot.

Step 2. Press the Power & Volume Up buttons simultaneously to open the screenshot tool.

Step 3. Select Capture More. Your phone will auto scroll down and capture the screen.

How to Scroll a Screenshot on iPhone/iPad

iPhone and iPad running iOS 14 or higher also has a built-in screen-capture feature that lets you capture a full page. Here is how:

For iPhones without a Home button (from the iPhone X)

Go to the page you want to screenshot and press the Power and Volume Up buttons simultaneously.

For iPhones with a Home button (for the iPhone 8 and earlier)

Go to the page you want to screenshot and press the Home button and the sleep/wake button simultaneously. 

To Sum Up

This article tells you how to take a long screenshot on Windows, Mac, Android, and iPhone. You can use EaseUS RecExperts to help you take a screenshot or record a rolling screen on Windows or Mac, and use this free screen recorder to edit screenshots or recordings. If you do not want to use third-party software, you can use the browser's built-in screen-capturing feature to help you take a long screenshot.

FAQs on How to Take a Full Page Screenshot

1. How do I screenshot the whole page on Windows?

You can use the browser's built-in screen-capture tool to help you screenshot the whole page. You can also use screen recording software like EaseUS RecExperts to help you record a rolling screen or take a screenshot of your page.

2. How to take a long screenshot in Chrome?

• Press Ctrl + Shift + I (Windows) or cmd + opt + I (Mac) to open the Inspect panel.
• Press Ctrl + Shift + P (Windows) or cmd + shift + P (Mac) to open the Command menu.
• Type screenshot in the Command box, and click Capture full-size Screenshot.

3. How do I take a screenshot of the area of a page?

You can use EaseUS RecExperts to help you screenshot a specific area of your page. You can also use the Windows Snipping Tool to help you screenshot an area of your page.