Updated October 2026 · Works on Windows 11 and Windows 10
Quick answer: The easiest way to take a scrolling screenshot on Windows is Microsoft Edge. Open the web page, press Ctrl + Shift + S, choose Capture full page, and save it. For apps other than your browser, use the free tool ShareX and its Scrolling capture mode.
A normal screenshot only captures what’s visible on your screen. A scrolling screenshot (also called a long screenshot or full-page screenshot) captures the whole page, top to bottom, in one tall image. It’s perfect for saving articles, receipts, long chats, or full websites.
Windows doesn’t have a built-in scrolling screenshot button, but there are easy free ways to do it. Here are 5 of them, starting with the simplest.
Which Method Should You Use?
| Method | Best For | Free? | Install Needed? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Edge | Web pages | ✅ Yes | ❌ No, built into Windows |
| Google Chrome | Web pages in Chrome | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Firefox | Web pages in Firefox | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| ShareX | Any app, documents, chats | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Print to PDF | Saving a long page as a document | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
Method 1: Microsoft Edge (Easiest)
Edge comes with Windows 11 and Windows 10, and it has a full-page screenshot tool built in.
- Open the web page in Microsoft Edge
- Press Ctrl + Shift + S (or click the three dots → Screenshot)
- Choose Capture full page
- Edge scrolls the page and opens a preview
- Click the save icon to download it, or Copy to paste it somewhere else
Tip: In the preview you can also draw on the screenshot before saving, which is handy for highlighting something.
Method 2: Google Chrome (No Extension Needed)
Chrome has a hidden full-page screenshot tool inside its developer tools. It sounds technical, but it only takes a few steps:
- Open the web page in Chrome
- Press Ctrl + Shift + I to open Developer Tools
- Press Ctrl + Shift + P to open the command box
- Type screenshot
- Choose Capture full size screenshot
- Chrome saves a PNG of the whole page to your Downloads folder
Press Ctrl + Shift + I again to close Developer Tools.
Method 3: Firefox
Firefox has a built-in screenshot tool with a full-page option:
- Open the web page in Firefox
- Right-click anywhere on the page and choose Take Screenshot (or press Ctrl + Shift + S)
- Click Save full page in the top-right corner
- Click Download
Browser tools only work on web pages. To capture a long document, a chat app, File Explorer, or any other window, use ShareX, a free and well-known screenshot app.
- Download ShareX from its official site (getsharex.com) and install it
- Open the window you want to capture and scroll to the top
- In ShareX, click Capture → Scrolling capture
- Click on the area or window you want to capture
- Click Start scrolling capture. ShareX scrolls and stitches the screenshots together.
- Check the preview and click Upload/save
Tip: If parts of the image look repeated or cut off, try increasing the scroll delay in the scrolling capture settings before you start.
Method 5: Print to PDF (Save a Long Page as a Document)
If you just need to save a long web page, a PDF can be even better than an image. Text stays sharp and searchable.
- Open the page in any browser
- Press Ctrl + P
- Under Printer or Destination, choose Microsoft Print to PDF (or Save as PDF)
- Click Print or Save and choose where to save it
Can the Snipping Tool Take a Scrolling Screenshot?
No. The Windows Snipping Tool doesn’t have a scrolling capture mode. It can capture a rectangle, a window, freeform, or the full screen, but only what’s visible. For long screenshots, use Edge, Chrome, Firefox, or ShareX instead.
If your Snipping Tool isn’t working at all, see Snipping Tool Not Working on Windows 11.
How to Take a Long Screenshot on Android and iPhone
Samsung Galaxy
- Take a screenshot with Power + Volume Down
- Tap the scroll capture icon (two down arrows) in the toolbar that appears
- Keep tapping it until you’ve captured everything, then save
Google Pixel and most Android phones
- Take a screenshot with Power + Volume Down
- Tap Capture more
- Drag the box to choose how much to include, then tap Save
iPhone
- Take a screenshot of a web page in Safari
- Tap the preview to open it
- Tap Full Page at the top
- Tap Done and save it. The full page saves as a PDF in the Files app.
On iPhone, Full Page works in Safari and some other apps, but not everywhere.
Troubleshooting Scrolling Screenshots
The page has blank or missing parts
Some sites load images only when you scroll to them. Scroll down to the bottom of the page first, then back to the top, and take the screenshot again.
Sticky headers repeat in the image
Menus that stay at the top of the screen can show up more than once in stitched screenshots. Edge, Chrome, and Firefox usually handle this better than stitching apps.
The image is too big to share
Very long pages create huge images. Save as PDF instead (Method 5), or crop the image before sending.
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- Snipping Tool Not Working on Windows 11
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- How to Screenshot on Lenovo Laptop
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I take a scrolling screenshot on Windows 11?
Open the page in Microsoft Edge, press Ctrl + Shift + S, and choose Capture full page. For apps outside the browser, use the free tool ShareX and choose Capture → Scrolling capture.
Does Windows have a built-in scrolling screenshot?
Not in the Snipping Tool. But Microsoft Edge, which comes with Windows, has a built-in Capture full page option for web pages.
How do I take a long screenshot on a PC without software?
Use your browser. Edge (Ctrl + Shift + S → Capture full page), Firefox (right-click → Take Screenshot → Save full page), and Chrome (Developer Tools → Capture full size screenshot) all work without installing anything.
How do I take a scrolling screenshot of a Word document or chat app?
Browser tools only work on web pages. For Word, chat apps, or other programs, use ShareX‘s Scrolling capture mode. For Word, you can also save the document as a PDF.
How do I take a scrolling screenshot on Chrome without an extension?
Press Ctrl + Shift + I, then Ctrl + Shift + P, type screenshot, and choose Capture full size screenshot. The image saves to your Downloads folder.
Arslan Jaffar is the founder of Screenshot Geek. He writes simple, step-by-step guides for phones, laptops, and tablets, covering screenshots on Samsung, iPhone, Pixel, Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Mac, plus troubleshooting fixes, tips and tricks, top 5 lists, and the latest tech news. His goal is to make technology simple, so you can find the right answer in seconds.