3 Ways to Take Scrolling Screenshots in Windows 11

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Method 1: Using Microsoft Edge

Microsoft Edge offers a handy Web Capture tool to snap and annotate screenshots. However, note that the function works in the Edge browser only. If you want to take scrolling screenshots in other apps, jump to the second section.

Step 1:Launch Microsoft Edge on your desktop.

Step 2:Visit a website where you want to screenshot whole page.

Step 3:Click thecamera iconin the Edge toolbar at the top-right corner. If it’s not visible, pressCtrl+Shift+S.

Step 4:A small toolbar appears at the top. SelectCapture area.

Step 5:Use the mouse or trackpad and take a screenshot. You can push it down to the bottom to capture the webpage.

Step 6:After you capture the screenshot, clickCopyand share it with everyone.

You can also hit Markup Capture and open the default tool to annotate screenshots, or you can use otherannotation tools.

Method 2: Use Browser Extensions

There is no shortage of third-party extensions to capture scrolling screenshots.Scrolling screenshotis one such extension that does the job on Chromium browsers. It receives frequent updates and offers rich features to capture screenshots like a pro. Let’s check it in action.

Step 1:Launch Google Chrome and head to the Scrolling screenshot extension in the Chrome Web Store.

Step 2:ClickAddto Chrome. SelectAdd Extension,and it should appear in the top-right corner.

Step 3:To take a scrolling screenshot on a webpage, click the extension at the top and clickSelected Area.

Step 4:Use the mouse or trackpad to scroll to the bottom to expand the screenshot.

Step 5:You can cancel the selection, save the screenshot, or copy it.

The steps above work only in a web browser. If you want to take a scrolling screenshot in other apps, use a third-party solution.

Method 3: Using Third-Party Apps

There is no shortage of third-party screenshot apps on Windows.ShareXis a free and robust open-source offering. The app can be downloaded from the Microsoft Store. Download and install it, and then follow these steps.

Step 1:Once ShareX runs in the background, click the up arrow icon in the Windows 11 taskbar.

Step 2:Right-click onShareXand expandCapture. SelectScrolling capture.

Step 3:Check the capture options and make the required changes. HitStart scrolling capture.

Step 4:ShareX will take a scrolling screenshot and open the Output menu, where you can make changes.

If you frequently take scrolling screenshots with ShareX, assign a hotkey to summon it with your keyboard. Here’s what you need to do.

Step 1:Right-click on ShareX in the Windows taskbar tray. SelectHotkey settings.

Step 2:ClickAddand expandNone. SelectScreen captureand clickScrolling Capture.

Step 3:Select the hotkey on the right side and press your preferred key combination.

From now on, you can hit the keyboard shortcut to start scrolling capture on your PC. Snagit is another capable alternative to Snipping Tool that lets you take and annotate scrolling screenshots.

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Last updated on 08 July, 2024

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