How to Take Scrolling (Long) Screenshots on Android

Quick Tips

• When you capture a screenshot, use the menu options to take a full page, scrolling screenshot.
• A full-page screenshot is saved as an image in your Gallery, of course with an extended height.
• Alternatively, you can use an app called Screenshot Easy from the Google Play Store.

How to Take a Long Screenshot on Samsung Devices

Step 1: Press the power button and volume down together. A screenshot menu will appear.

Step 2: Once the screenshot menu appears, keep tapping the down icon till where you want the screenshot to be.

Once you complete taking the required screenshot, tap on the image thumbnail (on the leftmost side – which is the first option in the menu) to save the screenshot.

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How to Take a Full Page Screenshot on Pixel (Stock Android) Devices

Step 1: Press and hold the power button and the volume down button simultaneously.

Step 2: Once the screenshot of the visible area is captured, tap on the Capture More button.

Step 3: Drag the slider down to capture all the areas that you need. You will see a magnification of the display to help you understand where to stop. Tap on Save.

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How to Take a Scrollable Screenshot on OnePlus, Oppo, and Realme Devices

Step 1: Press and hold the power button and the volume down button simultaneously.

Step 2: The screenshot of the visible area will be captured. Tap on Scroll.

Step 3: The display will automatically scroll down, and you can tap on Done once you reach the desired area of the screen. Additionally, you can also swipe/up or down to adjust the selection for the screenshot.

How to Take a Scrolling Screenshot on MIUI (Xiaomi, Redmi, and Poco Devices)

Step 1: Press and hold the power button and the volume down button simultaneously.

Step 2: Once the screenshot of the visible area is captured, you will see a pop-up. Tap on Scroll.

Step 3: The window will automatically scroll the screen, and tap on Done once the desired area is captured. Now, tap on the check mark icon to save the screenshot.

Best Third-Party App to Take an Extended Screenshot on Android

While most Android devices have the option to capture a scrolling screenshot, if yours does not – do not worry. Here’s a third-party app that you can install to capture full-size scrollable screenshots on your Android device.

Step 1: Download the app called Screenshot Easy from the Play Store. Open the app, and provide all the necessary permissions.

Step 2: Swipe across the menus, and go to the Scrolling Screenshot Menu.

Step 3: Tap on Start Capture. Tap on Start Now.

Step 4: Tap on the floating camera button. This will capture the screenshot of the visible area.

Scroll down to the next area, and capture the button again. Repeat the process until you scroll down, and capture all of the required area.

Step 5: Once you complete it, tap on the check mark.

You will see the preview within the app. The app essentially captures multiple images and stitches them together.

You can use the tool to crop the individual screenshots and prevent any redundant areas from being stitched.

Step 6: Tap on the save icon. Open the app once again, and tap on stop capture to hide the camera overlay button.

Step 7: Tap on the image icon to view your captured screenshots. You can save the images to your local folders as well.

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