PageSnapGuide
How to take a scrolling screenshot in Chrome
A scrolling screenshot (also called a long screenshot or full page capture) joins everything you would see while scrolling into a single image. Here is the quickest way in Chrome.
Take a scrolling screenshot in three clicks
- Add PageSnap to Chrome and pin it.
- Open the page and click the PageSnap icon, or press Alt+Shift+P.
- Wait a few seconds while PageSnap scrolls and stitches. The editor opens with the whole page.
Download it as PNG, JPG or PDF, or copy it straight to the clipboard.
Why scrolling screenshots go wrong
- Repeated headers. Sticky menus show up on every screen. PageSnap shows them once at the top.
- Missing images. Pictures that load only when you scroll are blank. PageSnap waits for them.
- Seams and cut text. Stitching by hand rarely lines up. PageSnap joins the screens automatically.
- Inner scrolling. Chats and web apps scroll inside a panel, not the whole page. PageSnap finds that panel.
Capture only part of a long page
Press Alt+Shift+S and drag a box around the area, or Alt+Shift+V for just what is on screen.
See also: three ways to take a full page screenshot in Chrome.
Frequently asked questions
What is a scrolling screenshot?
A single image that contains everything on a page, from the top to the bottom, instead of only the part visible on screen.
Can Chrome take a scrolling screenshot without an extension?
Chrome DevTools can capture a full-size screenshot from its command menu, but it does not wait for lazy images or handle sticky headers. An extension such as PageSnap does both.