How to Take a Scrolling Screenshot on Android
Capture an entire webpage, conversation, or document in one screenshot on Samsung Galaxy or Google Pixel — not just what's visible on screen.
3 min read · 4 steps · Checked April 2026
Step 1. Take a regular screenshot first
On any Android phone, take a standard screenshot by pressing and holding the Power button and the Volume Down button at the same time. Hold them for about one second, then release. You'll hear a click sound (or see a flash) and a small preview of the screenshot will appear at the bottom of your screen.
Quick Tip
Act quickly — the toolbar at the bottom of the screen with the scroll capture option will only be visible for a few seconds before it disappears.
Step 2. Tap "Scroll" or "Scroll capture" on Samsung Galaxy
On a Samsung Galaxy phone, after taking the screenshot, a toolbar appears at the bottom of the screen. Look for a downward-pointing double-arrow icon or the word "Scroll." Tap it. The phone will automatically scroll down and capture the next section, extending the screenshot. Keep tapping it to capture more content, then stop when you've captured everything you need.
Quick Tip
The scroll capture option on Samsung may be labeled "Scrollshot" on older models or "Scroll capture" on newer ones. It looks like a rectangle with a downward arrow.
Step 3. Use "Capture more" on Google Pixel
On a Google Pixel phone running Android 14 or later, after taking the screenshot, tap "Capture more" in the toolbar that appears at the bottom. A selection tool appears that lets you expand the bottom edge of the screenshot downward — drag it down to include more of the page. You can also tap an auto-scroll button on some versions to capture the full page automatically.
Quick Tip
Google Pixel's scrolling screenshot approach gives you more control over how far down the page to capture — drag the handle carefully to get exactly what you need.
Step 4. Find and share your scrolling screenshot
The finished screenshot is saved automatically to your phone's Photos app, in the Screenshots album. Open Photos, tap Albums, and look for "Screenshots" to find it. You can share it the same way as any photo — tap the Share button and choose to send it via text, email, WhatsApp, or any other app.
A regular screenshot captures only what's currently visible on your phone's screen. But what if you want to capture a long article, an entire conversation, or a full webpage? That's where a scrolling screenshot comes in.
A scrolling screenshot (also called a long screenshot or scroll capture) automatically scrolls down and captures everything — turning a page that would normally take 10 screenshots into one single, long image. The result is one tall image file that shows the full content from top to bottom.
This is extremely useful for:
- Saving a full text conversation as evidence or a keepsake
- Capturing an entire receipt or bank statement
- Saving a long email or article to read offline
- Sharing a complete webpage with someone
The steps are slightly different depending on which Android phone you have. This guide covers the two most popular brands: Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel. Other Android phones (like LG, Motorola, or OnePlus) may have a similar feature, though the steps may vary slightly.
Note: scrolling screenshots aren't available in every app. They work best in browsers, text messages, and documents. Some apps block screenshots entirely for security reasons (like banking apps).
Official sources
- Google Help Center — support.google.com
- Android Help — support.google.com
- Google Account help — support.google.com
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