A scrolling screenshot captures content that’s taller than your screen — a long article, a chat history, a pricing table — as one continuous image. Here’s how to do it everywhere it matters.
In a desktop browser
The cleanest way on desktop is a screenshot extension. With Screeniti, choose Full page and it scrolls the page, captures each section and stitches them into a single image — no manual scrolling, no seams. You can then add a note and share or download it.
Chrome also has a built-in option via DevTools (Capture full size screenshot) — see our full-page screenshot guide for the exact steps.
On Windows
Windows’ built-in tools (PrtScn, Snipping Tool) capture only the visible area — they don’t scroll. For a scrolling capture on Windows you’ll need a browser extension for web pages, or a third-party app for desktop windows. For web content, the extension route is simplest and most consistent.
On a Mac
macOS screenshots (Cmd+Shift+3/4/5) also capture only what’s on screen. For scrolling web pages, use a Chrome extension or DevTools. See screenshots on a Mac for the standard shortcuts.
On a phone
- Android: after a normal screenshot, tap Capture more / Scroll (wording varies by brand) to extend it down the page.
- iPhone: in Safari, take a screenshot, tap the thumbnail, then choose Full Page to save the whole page as a PDF.
Tips for clean results
- Scroll to the bottom first so lazy-loaded images appear.
- Close cookie banners and chat widgets that float over the page.
- Watch for sticky headers — a good tool hides them after the first frame so they don’t repeat.