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How to take a scrolling screenshot

Capture a long scrolling webpage from top to bottom.

A scrolling screenshot captures the parts of a webpage that are below the visible browser window and combines them into one long image. It is also commonly called a long screenshot or full-page screenshot.

Quick answer

In desktop Chrome, you can use DevTools and choose Capture full size screenshot. For a repeatable workflow, choose Full Page in Capture. Capture moves through the webpage, records newly visible regions and combines them into one continuous screenshot that you can edit, copy and share.

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Two practical methods

Use Chrome for an occasional long screenshot, or Capture for repeat work.

Both approaches can capture content below the fold. Capture adds a simpler recurring workflow plus editing, privacy masking, comparison and reporting.

Built into Chrome

Method 1: Chrome DevTools

This works well for ordinary webpages when you need a one-off scrolling screenshot.

Open the webpage in desktop Chrome.
Open DevTools with Ctrl + Shift + I on Windows/Linux or Command + Option + I on macOS.
Open the Command Menu with Ctrl + Shift + P or Command + Shift + P.
Type screenshot.
Choose Capture full size screenshot.
Chrome saves a long image of the rendered page.

Tip: If the page lazy-loads images, scroll through it once first so those assets have a chance to load.

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Method 2: Capture Full Page

Use this when scrolling screenshots are part of QA, design review, documentation, SOPs or regular website work.

Open the webpage.
Choose Full Page in Capture.
Start capture. Capture moves through the page and records only the newly visible regions.
The frames are stitched into one long screenshot.
Annotate, crop, blur or pixelate if needed.
Use Copy Image to paste the finished screenshot directly into another app.

Free: screenshot capture is free, Copy Image is unlimited, copied screenshots can be shared freely, and Capture has no watermark or ads.

Search answer

What is a scrolling screenshot?

A scrolling screenshot is one image that contains more content than fits inside the visible browser window. The page is captured beyond the fold and combined into a long screenshot, so you can see the webpage from the top through the lower sections without manually joining separate screenshots.

Why scrolling screenshots go wrong

Long pages introduce problems a normal screenshot never sees.

Repeated sticky headers

A fixed header can appear in every captured viewport. A good scrolling-capture workflow should avoid stacking the same navigation repeatedly.

Lazy-loaded images

Images and cards may not exist until they enter the viewport. Scrolling through the page can help trigger them before or during capture.

Nested scroll panels

Dashboards, mail clients and web apps can contain inner scrolling regions that behave differently from the main document.

Infinite feeds

A page that continually loads new content may not have a true final bottom. Decide the point you actually need to document rather than trying to capture an endless feed.

Animations and carousels

Moving UI can change between frames. Capture can freeze animations during supported capture workflows to improve consistency.

Very tall output

Long screenshots can be hard to inspect at 100%. Capture includes Fit Page, Fit Width and numeric crop controls for supported workflows.

Scrolling screenshot vs normal screenshot

Use the right capture mode for the job.

Visible Screen

Captures only what is currently visible inside the browser window. Best when the evidence fits on one screen.

Select Area

Lets you draw a custom rectangle around only the region you need.

Full Page / Scrolling Screenshot

Captures content above and below the visible viewport and combines it into one long image.

Select Element

Captures one exact webpage component such as a card, form, table or panel.

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Your scrolling screenshot does not need to be uploaded just to process it.

Normal Capture screenshot processing, stitching, annotation and local editing are designed to happen on your computer. Account and subscription communication is separate from screenshot-image processing.

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Questions about scrolling screenshots

Direct answers to common long-screenshot searches.

How do I take a scrolling screenshot in Chrome?

Use Chrome DevTools and choose Capture full size screenshot, or choose Full Page in Capture for a repeatable scrolling-capture workflow with editing and sharing.

How do I screenshot content below the fold?

Use a full-page or scrolling screenshot mode. It captures content outside the current viewport instead of stopping at the bottom edge of the screen.

How do I make one long screenshot instead of several images?

Use Full Page. Capture records the newly visible parts of the page and stitches them into one continuous image automatically.

Why does my sticky header repeat in a scrolling screenshot?

Sticky or fixed elements remain attached to each viewport while the page moves underneath them. Capture's full-page stitching includes handling for common fixed and sticky UI so repeated elements are reduced.

Can I take a scrolling screenshot for free?

Yes. Screenshot capture is free in Capture, Copy Image is unlimited for Free users, copied screenshots can be shared freely, and there is no watermark or advertising.

Can I edit a long screenshot afterward?

Yes. Capture provides annotation and long-page crop workflows, including Fit Page, Fit Width and numeric crop controls for very tall screenshots.

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