How to take a full page screenshot on mac

How to take a scrolling screenshot on a Mac with browser extensions

The first way to take a Mac screenshot of a whole page scroll is to use a browser extension. Extensions are free to install and usually easy to use. Taking a screenshot with such tools takes just a couple of clicks. On the downside, browser extensions normally have limited functionality.

Best for: One-click screenshotting

Browser: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox

Google Web Store rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars

Movavi ScreenShot Extension is an extension that can capture your screen at different sizes: full page, selected parts of the screen, or full screen, including all open tabs. Browser frames are excluded from the image.

You can save long screencaps to your desktop and then edit and upload them to cloud storage or share them with colleagues and friends.

Features:

• Capture the entire page
• Capture the visible part of the screen
• Capture selected area of the screen

Pros:

• Requires no special permissions for installation
• Can be used in incognito mode
• Supports free downloading of screenshots

Cons:

• No editing tools
• No direct link to share screenshots via social networks

Download Movavi ScreenShot

2. GoFullPage

Best for: Taking a full-page screenshot

Browser: Google Chrome

Google Web Store rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars

GoFullPage is one of the easiest extensions to use for making a whole page scroll on a Mac. You can click on the icon or use the shortcut Alt + Shift + P. The image will appear in a new tab, where you can download it. The app offers several formats for downloading, including PNG, JPEG, and PDF.

Features:

• Full-page screenshotting

Pros:

• Multiple image formats
• No limitations on page length

Cons:

• Just one size of screenshot
• No built-in editing tools
• No direct link for sharing the screencap

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3. Awesome Screenshot

Best for: Screenshotting and screen recording

Browser: Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Safari

Google Web Store rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars

Awesome Screenshot is a multifunctional tool that takes screenshots and records screen activity. It offers a wide range of features, listed below.

Screen recording features:

• Records your desktop, the current tab, or camera only.
• Optionally includes your voice in recordings.
• Generates a shareable link for videos after recording.
• Supports sharing recordings via Jira, Slack, Trello, Asana, GitHub.

Screenshotting features:

• Offers different sizes of screenshots: scrolling screen capture on a Mac, selected area, or visible area
• Has simple editing tools: annotations, text, cropping, blur effect, etc.
• Supports copying a screenshot directly when screenshotting selected areas for quick pasting

Pros:

• Many functions in one app
• Ability to share content with others

Cons:

• To get a shareable link, you need to register on the Awesome Screenshot official website
• It takes time to set up the capture parameters
• The interface is not immediately intuitive for new users
• The app does not always work correctly, possibly due to a large number of functions

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Online recorders that take a screenshot of a scrolling web page on a Mac

The second way to take a screencap on a Mac is to use an online screen recorder. As opposed to extensions, you don’t need to install an online screen capture tool. On the other hand, these apps are not as straightforward to use. Every time you want to take a screengrab, you need to open the recorder web page and set up the recording.

But if you find this way a better fit for your purposes, here are the three best programs to use.

1. Screenshot Guru

Best for: Capturing websites and tweets

Browser: Any

Product Hunt rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Though Screenshot Guru is designed for capturing screenshots of tweets, you can also use it for scrolling screenshotting. Its main disadvantage is that it can’t capture websites that require a login, web pages with Flash embeds, or Ajax-based sites like Google Maps.

Features:

• Takes scrolling screenshots of tweets and websites

Pros:

• Simplicity

Cons:

• Cannot screenshot certain types of web pages
• Doesn’t generate a shareable link
• Doesn’t work with video tweets, GIFs, or emojis

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2. Full Page Screen Capture

Best for: Taking scrolling screenshots via URL

Browser: Any

Product Hunt rating: 4.2 out of 5 stars

It’s hard to find something simpler than Full Page Screen Capture. It was designed specifically for taking scrolling screenshots. All you need to do is copy the link to the page you want to scroll and paste it into an empty field on the Full Page Screen Capture website. Then you can download the image to your desk or share it with others.

Features:

• Full-page screenshotting

Pros:

• It’s simple to use.
• The app generates a public shareable link
• You don’t need to install anything

Cons:

• No editing tools
• No choice of screenshot size

Go to Full Page Screen Capture

3. ShrinkTheWeb

Best for: Creating screenshots with custom sizes

Browser: Any

ShrinkTheWeb is an online service that lets you take a screenshot of a web page. You simply need to insert the URL of a page. The tool also allows you to select the size of your screenshot. Another useful feature is the export of a screenshot as a PDF file.

Features:

• Grabs a screenshot of the entire web page
• Saving a screenshot as PDF

Pros:

• Custom size of a screenshot

Cons:

• In the free version, you might need to wait in a queue to make a screenshot
• The Mac scrolling screenshot feature is available only in the paid version

Go to ShrinkTheWeb

Built-in tools to screenshot and scroll on a Mac

It’s not always necessary to install an extension or use an online recorder to grab your Mac screen. There are several ways to make a screen capture with built-in macOS services and browser tools. No installations, no specific web pages – you just need your keyboard and to focus a little.

1. Capto

Best for: Screenshotting, recording, and editing

Mac Apple Store rating: 4.4 out of 5 stars

Capto is not actually a built-in app, but we decided to include it because it’s a powerful tool that was designed for macOS. You can find it in the Mac Apple Store and install it on your computer.

Its functionality is much more than just screenshotting. You can record screen and audio and edit the video before saving it. It may be useful if you create video tutorials or animated presentations.

As for screenshotting, Capto can make a full-screen screenshot or grab a selected area.

Features:

• Scrolling and partial screenshots
• Screen and audio recording
• Video editing

Pros:

• It offers a wide range of functions
• The Capto team provides high-quality support
• The developers constantly update and improve the program

Cons:

• You have to pay to use the app
• There’s a limited choice of video formats
• Audio recording is unreliable

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2. Mojave Hotkeys

Best for: Fast full-page capture

Good news for macOS 10.14 Mojave users! You have a key combination that lets you take a screenshot while scrolling.

Press Shift + Command + 5 simultaneously. The grey capture panel will appear on your screen. This is the entire screenshot function.

There’s also one other combination that grabs the whole page. Hit Shift + Command + 3 and see what you get!

3. Developer Tools

Best for: Screenshotting in Google Chrome without installing third-party software

If you use Google Chrome, there’s a simple way to take screenshots with developer tools. Honestly, this way is not the most convenient because you’ll need to spend some time finding the required settings. But if you’re used to HTML code, you may find it interesting to use developer tools.

This is how to take a long screenshot on a Mac.

Step 1. Open Developer Tools by clicking on the three dots on the top right corner of your browser.

Step 2. Open the searching area and type "screenshot".

Step 3. Choose the size of the screenshot. Don't press Enter. Click on the preferred size with your mouse.

Step 4. Take the screencap and save it to your desktop.

4. Print and save the file

Best for: Saving a screenshot in PDF

This might be defined a bit like cheating. You pretend you want to print the web page, but instead of printing, you save it as a PDF file to your computer! It’s even quicker than extensions or online recorders.

The obvious disadvantage of this method is that you cannot choose the file format. If you need PNG or JPG, you’ll have to convert the image later.

Step 1. Open your browser and find the Print option in the settings. You can also press Command + P.

Step 2. Click the Save button to download the file as a PDF.

5. Firefox Screenshots

Best for: Screenshotting in Mozilla Firefox without installing third-party software

If you use Mozilla Firefox, you can also use the built-in browser screenshotting tool. It works well, doesn’t crash, and provides a high-resolution image. But the best part is that you can get a shareable link.

Step 1. Open the Page actions menu. To do this, hit the three dots icon in the top right corner of the address bar.

Step 2. Click on Take a Screenshot.

Step 3. Now choose the Save full page option.

Step 4. When the screenshot is done, save it to the desktop or copy the link to share.

6. Parallels Toolbox

Best for: Multifunctional work with media

MacUpdate rating: 5 out of 5 stars.

Parallels Toolbox is one more third-party app that we’d like to mention in this article. Though it’s not free, the program extends the functionality of your macOS. You can archive files, record screens, take screenshots, convert videos, control screen modes, and much more. According to user reviews, it is worth the price. Note that the price is for an annual subscription.

The only disadvantage is that, if you need to make an online screen capture, Parallels Toolbox will work only with Safari.

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How to take a scrolling screenshot on a Mac: A short guide

Now that the review of the best tools is complete, it’s time to practice your skills in taking screenshots. Here you’ll find a handy introduction to managing scrolling screencaps.

Learn how to scroll and screenshot on a Mac using Movavi ScreenShot.

Step 1. Install the extension

Open the Google Web store and search for Movavi ScreenShot. Hit the Add to Chrome button.

When the extension is added to the browser, pin the screenshot icon in the top right corner.

Step 2. Choose the size

Open the website you want to scroll and screenshot. Click on the pinned screenshot icon and choose Capture entire screen.

Let the extension scroll the page.

Step 3. Save the file

The screenshot will appear in a new tab. Press Save JPG and choose the folder for the image. Now you have it on your desktop.

Conclusion

Now that you’ve learned about different ways of screenshotting, it’s time to choose the tool that’s right for you. Consider these factors to make your choice.

Features: Decide if you want to simply take a screenshot in one click, or you also need to edit the screenshot later. You might want to have an all-in-one tool that can record your screen and audio. Pay attention to the export formats a tool offers.

Ease of use: Choose the tool that is simple for you and doesn’t have confusing settings.

OS: Make sure the tool is compatible with the OS or browser you’re using.

Reviews: Check out user reviews before using a tool. This way you’ll learn about the advantages of the program and potential problems.