Scrolling Screenshot on Windows — Capture Full Pages

A scrolling screenshot on Windows captures an entire webpage, document, or app window that goes beyond your visible screen — joining multiple frames into one long, seamless image. This is key for saving full-length articles, long spreadsheets, chat logs, and multi-page documents without piecing together separate captures.

Here's the problem: Windows has no built-in scrolling screenshot feature. The Snipping Tool and Win + Shift + S shortcut capture only what's visible on screen. Unlike iOS and Android, which added scrolling capture years ago, Microsoft hasn't built this into Windows 10 or Windows 11.

The good news? Several free tools fill the gap. Below, you'll find 7 methods for taking scrolling screenshots on Windows — from browser tricks you can use right now to dedicated apps that capture any scrollable window.

Can Windows take scrolling screenshots on its own?

No. As of Windows 11 (2026), neither the Snipping Tool nor the older Snip & Sketch app supports scrolling capture. The built-in shortcut Win + Shift + S gives you four capture modes — rectangle, freeform, window, and full screen — but none of them scroll past what's on screen right now.

The same goes for a scrolling screenshot on Windows 10. Microsoft has updated the Snipping Tool many times, adding features like delay timers and screen recording. But scrolling capture has never been added, even in Insider Preview builds. There's been a long-standing user request for this feature, but Microsoft hasn't shown any plans to add it.

This means you need a third-party tool to take a long screenshot on Windows. The methods below are sorted from easiest (no installs) to most powerful (standalone apps).

Quick comparison: scrolling screenshot tools for Windows

Browser built-in: Chrome DevTools full-page capture

If you only need scrolling screenshots of web pages, Chrome has this feature built into its developer tools. No extension needed.

How to capture a full page in Chrome

1. Open the webpage you want to capture
2. Press Ctrl + Shift + I to open DevTools (or right-click and select Inspect)
3. Press Ctrl + Shift + P to open the Command Menu
4. Type screenshot and select Capture full size screenshot
5. Chrome saves the entire page as a PNG file to your Downloads folder

Pro tip: You can also press F12 to open DevTools. The full-size screenshot command grabs everything from top to bottom, including content you'd need to scroll to see. Want to capture the page at a set width (e.g., mobile)? Toggle the device toolbar with Ctrl + Shift + M before taking the screenshot.

Downsides

• Only works for web pages (not desktop apps or documents)
• Fixed-position headers and footers may repeat throughout the image
• Very long pages can produce huge image files
• Requires some comfort with DevTools

This is the fastest method if you already use Chrome as your browser. For Firefox and Edge, the process is even simpler.

Edge Web Capture (built-in option)

Microsoft Edge has an easier scrolling capture feature:

1. Press Ctrl + Shift + S or click the three-dot menu and select Web Capture
2. Choose Capture full page
3. The full-page screenshot opens in a markup editor
4. Click Save to download

Edge's method is smoother than Chrome's DevTools since it's built for everyday users, not devs.

Firefox full-page screenshot

Firefox makes this the simplest of all browsers:

1. Right-click anywhere on the page
2. Select Take Screenshot
3. Click Save full page in the top-right
4. Click Download

No dev tools needed — Firefox treats scrolling screenshots as a built-in feature.

Which browser method is best?

All three browser methods give similar results, but there are some key differences. Edge Web Capture gives you markup tools before saving, which helps if you need to highlight or annotate sections right away. Chrome DevTools offers the most control since you can change the page width before capturing — great for testing how a page looks on mobile.

Firefox is the fastest for everyday use. Two clicks and you have a full-page PNG. If you switch between browsers often, try putting the same extension (like FireShot) on all three for a steady scrolling capture workflow.

One limit shared by all browser methods: they only capture web pages. If you need a long screenshot of a Windows app — like a Word document, a settings panel, or a chat window — you'll need a desktop tool.

ShareX scrolling capture (free, open source)

ShareX is the most powerful free screenshot tool for Windows, and it has a scrolling capture feature that works on any scrollable window — not just browsers.

How to use ShareX scrolling capture

1. Download and install ShareX (free and open source)
2. Open the window you want to capture
3. In ShareX, go to Capture > Scrolling capture (or set a custom hotkey under Hotkey settings > Start/Stop scrolling capture)
4. Select the region you want to capture — drag to define the exact area
5. ShareX scrolls and captures the full content on its own, frame by frame
6. The combined image appears in the editor — click Upload/Save

You can also access scrolling capture from the ShareX tray icon in the system tray. Right-click the icon, hover over Capture, and select Scrolling capture.

Tips for best results

• Exclude fixed elements. Use the region selector to crop out sticky headers and sidebars. These can cause mismatches between frames.
• Keep your cursor near the scrollbar. Hover effects on content can create uneven captures.
• Watch the status light. Green means success, yellow means partial capture, and red means the capture failed.

What makes ShareX stand out

ShareX is fully free with no watermarks, supports OCR, custom workflows, and uploads to dozens of services. The scrolling capture works on nearly any Windows app — Word, spreadsheets, chat apps, settings panels, and more.

The trade-off is that ShareX has a steep learning curve. The interface can feel like too much if you only need screenshots now and then. For a simpler screenshot workflow, tools with cleaner layouts may be a better fit.

PicPick scrolling window capture

PicPick is a solid option next to ShareX with a friendlier interface. It's free for personal use and comes with an image editor beside its capture tools.

How to use PicPick scrolling capture

1. Download PicPick and install it
2. Open the window you want to capture
3. Press Ctrl + Alt + PrintScreen (the default scrolling capture hotkey)
4. Click the window or region to capture
5. PicPick scrolls on its own and stitches the result
6. The image opens in PicPick's built-in editor

When to choose PicPick over ShareX

PicPick is the better choice if you want a built-in image editor with markup tools, rulers, and a color picker. It feels more like a classic Windows app, while ShareX leans toward power-user workflows.

The downside: PicPick's scrolling capture can struggle with moving content like endless-scroll pages or pages with lazy-loading images. For those cases, a browser method or extension works better.

What about Greenshot?

You may have seen Greenshot in other scrolling screenshot guides. Despite what some articles claim, Greenshot scrolling capture is not a real feature — Greenshot does not support scrolling screenshots. It handles region, window, and full-screen captures well, but if you need to grab content beyond what's visible, you'll need ShareX, PicPick, or a browser method instead.

Greenshot hasn't been updated in years, which is one more reason to look at other tools. ShareX covers everything Greenshot does and more, including the scrolling capture that Greenshot lacks.

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Chrome extensions for scrolling screenshots

If Chrome DevTools feels too technical, browser extensions offer a one-click way to take a scrolling screenshot in Chrome. These are the most trusted Chrome screenshot extensions.

GoFullPage (recommended)

GoFullPage is the top full-page screenshot extension with over 8 million users.

1. Install GoFullPage from the Chrome Web Store
2. Go to the page you want to capture
3. Click the GoFullPage icon in the toolbar (or press Alt + Shift + P)
4. Wait while the extension scrolls and captures each section
5. Save as PNG, JPG, or PDF

What makes it great: Zero setup, works on most pages, and saves in many formats. It handles sticky headers better than DevTools since it's built for this exact task.

Other reliable extensions

• FireShot — Captures full pages and lets you mark them up before saving. Also on Firefox and Edge.
• Webpage Screenshot — Lightweight option with basic editing features.
• Screen Capture — Includes video recording alongside screenshot features.

Extension downsides

• Only work inside the browser (not for desktop apps)
• Some pages block extensions from running (banking sites, work portals)
• Extension permissions can raise privacy concerns — stick with well-reviewed options
• May slow down on very long pages (10,000+ pixels)

Snagit scrolling capture (paid)

Snagit by TechSmith is the most polished scrolling capture tool for Windows, but it comes at a high price. If you need scrolling screenshots for work and your company covers the license, it's great.

How Snagit scrolling capture works

1. Open Snagit and click the Capture button
2. Select the scrolling area
3. Click the arrow icons to choose scroll direction (vertical, horizontal, or both)
4. Snagit captures the entire scrollable region on its own
5. The result opens in Snagit's editor with markup tools

Is Snagit worth $63?

Snagit's scrolling capture is the most reliable of any tool on this list. It handles fixed headers, lazy-loading content, and side-to-side scrolling better than free options. The built-in editor with templates, stamps, and Office tie-ins makes it ideal for docs teams.

At $63 (plus a yearly fee for updates), it's pricey for personal use. ShareX and browser methods cover most needs at no cost. Snagit makes sense when you're creating pro-level docs or screenshots daily for work.

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Which scrolling screenshot method should you choose?

The right tool depends on what you're capturing and how often you need scrolling screenshots.

For the odd web page capture: Use Chrome DevTools or Edge Web Capture. They're built into your browser and need no setup. Firefox makes it even easier with its right-click menu option.

For regular web captures without technical steps: Install GoFullPage. One click, done. If you also need full-page screenshots on Mac, the same extension works across platforms.

For capturing any Windows app: Use ShareX. It's the only free tool that handles scrolling capture in desktop apps, documents, and settings panels — not just browsers. Just expect a learning curve.

For pro docs and team use: Snagit is the most reliable and polished option, but its cost is hard to justify for personal use.

For everyday screenshots alongside scrolling captures: ScreenSnap Pro handles quick captures, markup, and cloud sharing in one lightweight tool for a one-time $29 price — a great companion to the scrolling tools above.

A note about Windows 10 vs Windows 11

All the methods above work on both Windows 10 and Windows 11. The only change is the built-in Snipping Tool — Windows 11 has a new version with a slightly different look, but neither version supports scrolling capture.

If you're still on Windows 10 and using the older Snip & Sketch app, the same limit applies. Upgrading to Windows 11 won't fix your scrolling screenshot needs. You'll need one of the third-party tools above no matter which Windows version you run.

Troubleshooting common scrolling screenshot problems

Sticky headers and footers repeat in the capture

Fixed-position elements show up in every frame as the page scrolls, making headers repeat throughout your image. The fix depends on your tool:

• Chrome DevTools: No built-in fix — you'll need to remove the position: fixed CSS in the Inspector before capturing.
• ShareX: Use the region selector to exclude the header and footer areas.
• GoFullPage: Handles this on its own in most cases.

Lazy-loading images appear blank

Some websites only load images as you scroll down. If your scrolling capture runs too fast, these images show up as blank spaces. Fixes:

• Scroll through the whole page first by hand to make all images load
• Use a slower capture tool (Snagit handles this best)
• Try the browser's built-in capture method, which renders the full page before capturing

The capture freezes or produces a corrupted image

Very long pages (over 20,000 pixels tall) can overload screenshot tools. If this happens:

• Capture the page in sections and combine the screenshots afterward
• Export the page as a PDF instead (print > Save as PDF)
• Use a browser extension rather than a desktop tool for web content

Moving content disrupts the scrolling capture

Pages with auto-playing videos, GIF loops, or CSS transitions can trip up scrolling capture tools. The tool tries to match overlap between frames, and moving content shifts between captures, breaking the stitch.

The fix: pause all motion before you start the capture. In Chrome, open DevTools and press Ctrl + Shift + P, then type "Disable JavaScript" to freeze all motion. Or use the browser's built-in full-page capture (Chrome DevTools or Edge Web Capture), which draws the page in one pass without scrolling.

Output file is too large to share

A scrolling capture of a long page can easily make a 20+ MB PNG file. To cut the file size, try saving as JPG instead of PNG (most tools offer this), or use an image compressor to shrink it. You can also convert the image to another format for better compression.

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