It is very easy to capture a normal screenshot, but capturing a scrolling screenshot of a webpage can be tricky. Whether saving a long article, a webpage to work with, or even a full conversation, Chrome provides multiple ways to save the entire page, either through the built-in developer tools or via Chrome extensions.
Here are some ways to capture a full-page scrolling screenshot on Windows.
Method 1: Take a full-page screenshot using Chrome’s built-in tool
Google Chrome has a hidden feature that allows full-page screenshots without extensions.
- Open Google Chrome.
- Visit the webpage you want to capture.
- Press Ctrl + Shift + I (to open Developer Tools).
- Then press Ctrl + Shift + P to open the command search box.
- Type screenshot in the search bar.
- Select the “Capture full size screenshot” option from the list.
Chrome will scroll the entire page and automatically save a long screenshot as a PNG file.
This method is best for
- High-quality full-page screenshots
- Using built-in tools without installing anything
Method 2: Capture scrolling screenshot using Chrome extension
If you need to take regular scrolling screenshots, using an extension is faster and easier option.
Recommended Free Extensions
- GoFullPage – Full Page Screenshot Capture
- FireShot
- Awesome Screenshot
Steps (Using GoFullPage)
- Open Chrome Web Store.
- Search for GoFullPage.
- Click on the “Add to Chrome” button.
- Visit the webpage you want to capture.
- Click the GoFullPage icon in the Chrome toolbar.
- The extension will auto-scroll the entire page.
- Download the screenshot as PNG, JPG, or PDF.
Why do you use these extensions?
- Easy to use
- Works on almost any webpage
- Supports saving as PDF
Method 3: Use Windows Snipping Tool (For partial scrolling)
Windows 11 Snipping Tool now allows partial scrolling capture, but not all sites
- Open Windows Search and type Snipping Tool.
- Click New > Select Scroll Capture (if available).
- Drag the area and scroll down.
Method 4: Use Online Full Page Screenshot Tools
If you do not want to install anything, you can use a web-based tool.
Recommended websites
- screenshot.guru
- web-capture.net
How to use them
- Open the tool website.
- Paste the webpage URL.
- Click Capture Screenshot.
- Download the full-page image.
Taking a scrolling screenshot in Google Chrome on Windows is easy when you know the right tools. You can use the developer screenshot setup that is already available in Chrome, or you can use extensions such as GoFullPage and FireShot, but capturing a full webpage only takes a few seconds.
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