How to Take a Long Screenshot on Android
A long screenshot captures more than what fits on one screen, so a whole webpage, chat, or receipt appears in a single tall image. Most Android phones have this built in, and if yours does not, you can still get the same result in a few taps.
Method 1: Built-in scrolling screenshot
On most Android phones running a recent version of the operating system:
- Take a normal screenshot (usually power + volume down, or a swipe gesture, depending on your phone).
- A small preview appears at the bottom of the screen. Look for a "Capture more" or "Scroll" button on it.
- Tap it, then either scroll manually or let the phone scroll automatically until you reach the point you want to stop.
- Tap the checkmark or "Save" button to save the full image.
The exact wording differs between Samsung, Xiaomi, OnePlus, and other brands, but the "capture more" style button is common across most of them.
Method 2: When your phone does not support scrolling capture
Some older phones or lighter Android versions do not offer this feature. In that case, the simplest workaround is to take several regular screenshots, scrolling down a little between each one so the images overlap slightly, and then join them afterwards.
- Take your first screenshot.
- Scroll down a bit and take another. Repeat until you have covered everything you want.
- Open a tool that stitches images together, add your screenshots in order, and combine them into one picture.
Tips for a cleaner result
- Scroll a consistent amount between screenshots so the pieces line up well.
- Avoid taking screenshots while something on the page is mid-animation, such as a loading spinner.
- If the app you are capturing has a status bar or navigation bar that stays fixed, crop it out of the middle images before combining, so it does not repeat awkwardly.
Why use a long screenshot
Long screenshots are useful for saving a full conversation, an order confirmation, an article you want to read later, or a long form you need to reference. Instead of juggling ten separate images, you get one that scrolls naturally like the original page did.