Taking screenshots is a common practice for documenting web content. However, capturing only the visible area can be limiting. Fortunately, there’s a simple way to screenshot entire web pages, saving you time and effort. This guide will walk you through the process on both desktop and Android devices.
Desktop Browsers: Extensions and Built-in Tools
Several browser extensions offer full-page screenshot functionality. Fireshot, for example, is a popular choice compatible with Chromium-based browsers like Chrome, Edge, Opera, and Vivaldi, as well as Firefox. These extensions usually add a button to your browser toolbar, allowing you to capture the entire page with a single click.
Firefox and Opera also include built-in screenshot capabilities. Look for a scissors or camera icon in the top right corner of the browser window. Other browsers may require enabling a hidden screenshot feature. Regardless of the method, you’ll have the option to capture either the visible area or the entire webpage when saving the screenshot.
Android Smartphones: “Capture More” Feature
Android smartphones also offer a built-in feature for capturing extended screenshots. This feature is activated when there’s content beyond what’s currently displayed on the screen. To use it, take a screenshot as usual by pressing the Power and Volume Down buttons simultaneously.
After capturing the initial screen, the “Capture more” button will briefly appear alongside the share and edit icons at the bottom of the screen. Tap this button and drag the highlighted area up or down to select the desired portion of the webpage. Once you’ve captured the entire page, tap “Save.” The complete screenshot will be saved in your phone’s “Screenshots” directory.
Android ScreenshotsThe “Capture more” option (bottom left) allows you to screenshot entire webpages on Android, perfect for saving long articles or images (right).
Capturing Web Images on Android
This extended screenshot method can also be used to save images from web pages on your Android device. Simply adjust the capture area to encompass the desired image and save it as a screenshot.
Conclusion
Capturing entire webpages as screenshots is a convenient way to document online content. Whether you’re using a desktop browser or an Android smartphone, the tools are readily available. Utilize browser extensions like Fireshot or the built-in “Capture more” feature on Android to effortlessly save complete webpages, including long articles and large images.
