How to Take a Scrolling Screenshot on Any Android Phone

A normal screenshot only captures what fits on your screen. That works for a single image, but not for a long webpage, chat, or recipe.

You end up taking five overlapping screenshots and trying to piece them together. A scrolling screenshot captures the whole page as one tall, clean image.

Almost every modern Android phone can do this without extra apps. This guide shows the exact steps for Pixel, Samsung, Xiaomi, and OnePlus, plus what to do when the option does not appear.

Quick Answer

Take a normal screenshot with Power + Volume Down. Then tap Capture more (Pixel), Scroll Capture (Samsung), or Scroll (Xiaomi) in the preview. Drag or keep tapping to extend the capture, then tap Save.

What a Scrolling Screenshot Actually Does

A scrolling screenshot is also called a long or extended screenshot. Your phone scrolls down step by step and stitches each screen into one continuous image.

It works best for vertical content in a single column. Articles, emails, shopping lists, directions, and chat threads are ideal.

It may not work in apps with custom scrolling or protected screens. Banking and streaming apps often block screenshots on purpose for security.

Always scroll back to the very top before you start. The capture begins from where you are, not from the top of the page.

Method 1: Pixel and Stock Android (Android 12 and Newer)

Google added this feature in Android 12. It works the same on Pixel, Motorola, Nokia, and Sony phones running clean Android.

Steps

1. Open the page or app and scroll to the top of the content.
2. Press Power + Volume Down together for one second, then release.
3. Tap Capture more in the bar next to the thumbnail, before it disappears.
4. Drag the bottom handle down to choose how much of the page to include.
5. Tap Save. Find the image in Photos or Gallery under Screenshots.

After saving, tap the pencil icon to crop or highlight a section. You do not need to capture an entire endless page if you only need part of it.

Method 2: Samsung Galaxy Phones (One UI)

Samsung calls this feature Scroll Capture. It works in Chrome, Samsung Internet, and most everyday apps.

Steps

1. Open the content and go to the top of the page.
2. Press Power + Volume Down briefly to take a screenshot.
3. Tap the Scroll Capture icon in the bottom toolbar — a rectangle with two down arrows.
4. Keep tapping it. Each tap scrolls down one screen and extends your image.
5. Stop tapping when you have enough. The screenshot saves automatically.

If the toolbar never appears, turn it on first. Go to Settings > Advanced features > Screenshots and screen recorder and enable the screenshot toolbar.

For more guides like this, see our Android tips and guides at Network Ustad for updated steps as menus change.

Method 3: Xiaomi, Redmi, and Poco (MIUI and HyperOS)

Xiaomi hides the scroll option inside the screenshot preview. Once you know where it is, it takes seconds.

Steps

1. Open the page, scroll to the top, and press Power + Volume Down.
2. Tap the thumbnail in the top corner before it disappears.
3. Tap Scroll at the bottom of the editing screen.
4. The phone scrolls automatically. Tap Done when you have captured enough.
5. Tap the tick or Save to store the final image.

Do not let it run to the bottom of a very long article without thinking. Huge images are slow to share and hard to read on another phone.

Method 4: OnePlus, Oppo, Realme, and Vivo

OnePlus calls it Expanded Screenshot in OxygenOS. Oppo and Realme use Long Screenshot in ColorOS, and Vivo offers it through S-capture.

Steps

1. Take a normal screenshot with Power + Volume Down.
2. Tap Expanded Screenshot or Long Screenshot in the preview.
3. Let the phone auto-scroll, or tap the screen to stop where you want.
4. Save the image from the editing screen.

The label changes by brand, but the pattern is identical. Take the first screenshot, then act fast before the preview vanishes. If you miss it, just retake the screenshot.

When Capture More Does Not Appear

This is the most common problem, and it usually has a simple cause. First, the app itself may not support scrolling capture.

Try opening the same content in Chrome instead of inside an app. An article that fails in a social app often works perfectly in the browser.

Second, check your version in Settings > About phone > Android version. Below Android 12, you need your brand’s own tool or a third-party app.

Third, secure screens block capture on purpose. Incognito tabs, password fields, and payment screens will not offer the option.

Google explains the supported standard methods in its official Android Help guide to taking screenshots, which is worth checking for your model.

Use Chrome’s Own Long Screenshot Tool

Chrome has a separate long screenshot feature for webpages. It is useful when the system option is awkward.

1. Open the webpage in Chrome and tap the three-dot menu.
2. Tap Share, then tap Long screenshot.
3. Drag the handles to select the exact section you need.
4. Tap Next and save the image to your device or share it.

The advantage is control — you choose the range first. The drawback is that it only works inside Chrome, not in other apps.

How to Edit, Find, and Share Your Screenshot

On Pixel, open Google Photos and go to Library > Screenshots. On Samsung, open Gallery and check the Screenshots album. Xiaomi uses Gallery > Albums > Screenshots.

Very tall images get compressed heavily in messaging apps, which blurs small text. Share the image as a file or document where possible to keep it sharp.

For a truly huge page, split it into two scrolling screenshots with a small overlap. That is easier for the other person to open and read.

Common Mistakes and Tips

The biggest mistake is starting mid-page. Scroll fully to the top and wait for images to load, or you will get blank gaps in your capture.

Another mistake is sharing private details by accident. A long chat capture can include an address or order number at the edges, so review it fully before sending.

Use the markup pen to cover anything sensitive, and check the cover is fully opaque. Turn off floating chat bubbles and pop-ups before you start so they do not appear in the image.

For sharper text, choose PNG in your screenshot settings if your phone offers it. If your screen keeps locking, extend the timeout in Settings > Display > Screen timeout first.

Conclusion

Scrolling screenshots are built into almost every current Android phone. The name changes — Capture more, Scroll Capture, Scroll, or Expanded Screenshot — but the routine is always the same.

Start at the top, take a screenshot, tap the scroll option quickly, choose your length, and save. If it fails in an app, try Chrome. Review the image once, trim it, and you will have one clear record instead of a pile of overlaps.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my phone not show the Capture more button?

The button only appears on a scrollable screen that supports it. It will not show on your home screen or in most banking apps. Try the content in Chrome, and check you are on Android 12 or newer in Settings > About phone.

Where are scrolling screenshots saved?

In the same place as normal screenshots. Look in Google Photos under Library > Screenshots, or in your Gallery app’s Screenshots album. It is a single tall image file you can share like any photo.

Can I take a scrolling screenshot in WhatsApp?

Yes, on most phones. Open the chat, scroll to the oldest message you need, take a screenshot, and use the scroll option. If your brand does not support it in WhatsApp, take two or three normal screenshots instead.

Is there a limit to how long it can be?

Yes, each brand sets a maximum height. Very long pages may stop automatically. If that happens, start a second capture where the first ended, with a small overlap so nothing is missed.

Do I need a third-party app for this?

Usually not. Phones from the last four years have the feature built in. Only use a Play Store app on an older phone, and reject any app that asks for contacts or messages access it does not need.