How to Take Scrolling Screenshots on your Android and iPhone in 2024

Do you sometimes need to capture a long webpage? Sure, you could capture it in separate shots, but what if you could capture it in one shot? 

If you’re a writer especially, sometimes you’ll need to capture more information in a single screenshot. And it’s possible. 

Now you’re asking how it works. Well, we’ll tell you. This article covers how to take a scrolling screenshot on iPhone, Android and iPad. Let’s go into the details.  

What is a Scrolling Screenshot?

A scrolling screenshot is a long screenshot that captures the full length of a page on your phone or iPad. 

A regular screenshot only captures the information you are currently viewing at a time, right? A scrolling screenshot goes beyond that; it captures information from top to bottom. 

For iPhone users, a scrolling screenshot is also called iPhone extended screenshot.

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Comprehensive Guide—How to Take a Scrolling Screenshot on iPhone and Android

Now that you understand the difference between scrolling and a regular screenshot let’s discuss how it works. 

This section will help you understand how to take a scrolling screenshot on iPhone, Android, and iPad. 

How to Take a Scrolling Screenshot on iPhone

It is important to note that not all iPhones and iPads can take a scrolling screenshot. To access this feature, you need to have: 

• iPadOS 14, or higher 
• iOS 14, or higher. 

If you have any of the above devices, you have passed the compatibility test. You can take a scrolling screenshot on a compatible Apple device and save it as a PDF or image.

The step-by-step guide below details how to take a scrolling screenshot on iPhone and iPad: 

1. First, generate a regular screenshot. There are different ways to do this, depending on your phone’s model: 

• Press the side and the Home buttons on an iPhone with Touch ID.
• If your iPhone uses Face ID, you can generate a screenshot by simultaneously clicking the side and Volume Up buttons. 

2. Click the screenshot’s thumbnail on the lower left
3. When your screenshot displays, you’ll see a toggle that allows you to switch between Screen and Full Page modes. Switch it to Full page view.
4. The full length of the page then appears. You can adjust this by clicking the crop button. 
5. When you are done cropping the screenshot to your desired length, click “Done” and then save it as a PDF or image. You can also copy the iPhone extended screenshot to your clipboard. 

And that’s how to take a scrolling screenshot on your iPhone. Easy, right?

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How to Take Scrolling Screenshot iphone 13

Follow the steps below to take a scrolling screenshot on iPhone 13:

• First, generate a regular screenshot by clicking the side and Volume Up buttons. 
• Click the screenshot’s thumbnail on the lower left
• When your screenshot displays, you’ll see a toggle that allows you to switch between Screen and Full Page modes. Switch it to Full page view.
• The full length of the page then appears. You can adjust this by clicking the crop button. 
• When you are done cropping the screenshot to your desired length, click “Done” and then save it as a PDF or image. You can also copy the iPhone extended screenshot to your clipboard. 

That’s all, with regard to taking a scrolling screenshot on iPhone 13.

How to Take a Scrolling Screenshot on Android

Like on iPhone, the scrolling screenshot feature is not available on all Android models. However, if you’re using Android 12 or above, you can access this feature.

But any Android model below 12 is not upgraded for this feature. Here’s how to take a scrolling screenshot on your Android: 

1. Open the page you wish to capture. 
2. Simultaneously press the Power and Volume down buttons to generate a regular screenshot.
3. Click the screenshot’s thumbnail on the lower left corner of your screen.
4. Click “Capture more.”
5. A preview of the full length of the page will then appear.
6. Drag the handles to capture the entire page.
7. Click “Save.” 
8. View your scrolling screenshot in your gallery. 

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The process is different on Samsung Galaxy phones. Here’s how to capture a scrolling screenshot on any Samsung Galaxy model: 

1. Open the page you wish to capture 
2. Simultaneously click the Power and Volume down buttons to generate a regular screenshot. 
3. Click the screenshot’s thumbnail on the lower left corner of your screen.
4. Click “Capture more” or the double arrow down button 
5. Keep clicking on the button. You’ll notice that the screen is scrolling as you click and a preview of the extended screenshot will keep updating as you click. 
6. When you have captured your desired length, click the thumbnail on the lower left of the page. This will take you to your gallery, and the image will automatically save in your photo library. 
7. You can crop, enhance or share the screenshot from there.

Note: Although Google left out scrolling screenshots from the Android 11 launch, OnePlus, HUAWEI, Samsung, and many other Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) have built the feature into their respective Android devices. Therefore, the devices from these manufacturers might take scrolling screenshots even if they are below Android 12.

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How to Take Screenshot on Android Samsung

To capture a screenshot on a Samsung device, simultaneously press and hold the Power and Volume down buttons briefly (about 1-2 seconds).

You’ll know it’s working when the screen flickers or changes temporarily.

Alternatively, Samsung phones also support a hand gesture feature for taking screenshots. To activate this, place your hand in a karate chop position and swipe it across the screen from left to right.

You may need to enable this feature first by navigating to Settings > Advanced features > Motion and gestures > Palm swipe to capture.

If your device has Bixby, you can also use voice commands to ask the virtual assistant to take a screenshot for you.

iPhone Extended Screenshot

As mentioned, an iPhone extended screenshot is the same as a scrolling screenshot. It is a long screenshot that captures the full length of a page, from top to bottom. This can capture a long chat, an email, or a scrolling webpage in a single shot. 

Advantages of Scrolling Screenshot  

Technology makes life easier. The scrolling screenshot feature on modern phones is one of the ease technology brings. 

Imagine having to screenshot several images to capture a particular amount of information. With a scrolling screenshot, you can fit all your information into one image, no matter the length. Here are some benefits to that: 

• Removes the stress and time spent organising multiple images to pass across a particular piece of information 
• It prevents you from missing key details. Taking multiple screenshots may cause us to skip some parts, but a scrolling screenshot allows us to capture as we scroll. 
• When sharing a long screenshot, you know you’re sharing one image, rather than looking for all the puzzle pieces. 
• You can also crop and edit your scrolling screenshot as you deem fit. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Conclusion: Scroll and Snap

If you made it thus far, you’re no longer a novice. Now you know how to take a scrolling screenshot on iPhone, Android, and iPad. 

The process is fast and easy for each device. You can now screen capture the full length of your web page, chat, email, or any document! 

So don’t worry about several images. Just scroll as you go! And for more tech hacks, stay on this blog and follow us on X, formerly Twitter, @SiliconAfriTech. 

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References

• www.zdnet.com – How to Take a Scrolling Screenshot on Android, iOS, and iPad OS
• www.mezha.media – How to Take a Long Scrolling Screenshot on Android and iOS
• www.wired.com – How to Take a Long, Scrolling Screenshot on Android, iOS, and Desktop