There are a bunch of ways to take a screenshot on your computer. You can use the dedicated PrtScn key, Snipping Tool, or the Xbox Game Bar if you’re a gamer. However, there’s one thing that all these tools cannot do – capture a rolling screenshot. If you’re wondering how to take a scrolling screenshot on your Windows 10/11 PC, check out these top 3 non-native ways.
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Before you begin
There are dozens of apps that will help you take a scrolling screenshot on your PC. But before you begin, you should assess the task at hand. If you want to capture a webpage, you don’t need to install an app on your computer. An extension would be much suited for the task.
If you don’t wish to install a third-party app or extension, you can simply choose to save a webpage as a PDF. Every major web browser offers this option in the ‘Print’ section. You can also choose to save a webpage as an HTML document. The only non-native way to capture an entire page is by taking multiple screenshots and stitching them together in a photo-editing app. However, that would be too cumbersome, which is why we recommend using a third-party app.
Use ShareX
ShareX is a great app that you can download from the Microsoft Store to take scrolling screenshots on your PC.
Step 1: Install the ShareX app from the Microsoft Store.
Step 2: Go to the page you want to capture.
Step 3: Launch the ShareX app on your PC.
Step 4: Click on Capture and select Scrolling capture.
Step 5: Select the window you wish to capture and start scrolling.
Step 6: Finish taking the screenshot when you reach the end of the page.
Use a Chrome Extension
If you want to take a screenshot of a full webpage, use the GoFullPage extension.
Step 1: Install the GoFullPage extension from the Chrome Web Store.
Step 2: Open the webpage you want to capture.
Step 3: Click on the puzzle icon next to the address bar and select the GoFullPage extension.
Step 4: The extension will take a screenshot of the webpage and open it in a new tab.
Step 5: Hit the downward arrow icon to save the screenshot. You can also choose to save the screenshot as a PDF.
Capture a webpage on Google Chrome
Instead of taking a screenshot, you can save a webpage as a PDF using Google Chrome. Here’s how.
Step 1: Open the webpage you wish to save.
Step 2: Hit the ellipses and select Print.
Step 3: From the Destination dropdown menu, select Save as PDF.
Step 4: Hit Save.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is there a native way to take a scrolling screenshot on a Windows 10/11 PC?
You cannot take a scrolling screenshot on a Windows 10/11 PC using its native tools. Use third-party apps like ShareX and Screenpresso to take a scrolling screenshot.
How do I take a screenshot of a full webpage?
Download the GoFullPage extension, open the webpage you wish to capture, click on the Extension menu, and select the extension to take a screenshot of the entire webpage.
How do I save a webpage as a PDF?
Open the webpage in Google Chrome, click on the ellipses, select ‘Print’, tap on the dropdown menu, select ‘Save as PDF’ and hit ‘Save’.
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Conclusion
These are the top 3 ways to take a scrolling screenshot on your Windows 10/11 PC. Do you have a favourite app to take screenshots on your computer? Let us know in the comments! Check out this article to learn how to take screenshots on your Android phone.
