How to Take a Scrolling Screenshot on Any Device?
Understand long screenshots on Android, iPhone/iPad, Windows, Mac, ChromeOS and Linux, including when full-page capture is or is not built in.
Scrolling screenshot support is platform and app specific. Android and iPhone/iPad have built-in long/full-page workflows on supported content; desktop systems often rely on browser or app-specific full-page capture.
Android
Android 12+ can show Capture more on compatible screens. Samsung calls the feature Scroll capture; Huawei uses Scrollshot; Xiaomi may label it Scroll.
iPhone and iPad
Tap the screenshot thumbnail and choose Full Page when the app exposes compatible content. Current Apple workflows can save a long image or PDF depending on context.
Windows
There is no universal built-in scrolling screenshot for every app. Prefer browser full-page tools or PDF export for long content.
Mac
macOS screenshot shortcuts capture visible content. For long webpages or documents, use browser/document features rather than assuming Shift + Command shortcuts will scroll automatically.
ChromeOS
The built-in Screen Capture tool captures visible screen, region or window. For a long webpage, use browser features or document export where appropriate.
Linux
Desktop behavior depends on the environment and application. Browser full-page capture or trusted screenshot utilities may be required.
Troubleshooting
- If the long-capture button is missing, test another scrollable screen before assuming the device is broken.
- Do not install untrusted capture software just to get a scrolling feature.
Frequently asked questions
Why does scrolling capture not appear everywhere?
Apps must expose compatible scrollable content and some intentionally block capture.
Is a PDF better?
For long documents, often yes.
Can I stop halfway?
Most mobile long-capture tools let you stop or crop the result.
Where is it saved?
Usually with normal screenshots, except full-page PDFs saved to Files or another document location.
Video guide
Sources and verification
Key technical details in this guide were checked against the following current documentation where applicable.