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You can take a long (scrolling) screenshot on most phones using either built‑in features or a stitching app. Here’s a clear breakdown for a guide- style post.

How to take long screenshot (Android & iPhone)

1. What is a “long screenshot”?

A long screenshot (also called scrolling screenshot or full‑page screenshot) captures content beyond what fits on your screen in one image, such as an entire chat, article, or webpage.

Long screenshot on iPhone (iOS 13 and later, including iOS 17/18)

A. Full‑page screenshot in Safari, Mail & some apps

This built‑in method saves the long screenshot as a PDF, great for webpages or emails.

  1. Open the page that’s longer than one screen (Safari article, email, etc.).
  1. Take a normal screenshot:
    • Face ID iPhones: press Side button + Volume Up at the same time.
 * Older models with Home button: press Side/Top button + Home.
  1. Tap the small screenshot preview in the bottom‑left before it disappears.
  1. At the top, choose Full Page instead of Screen.
  1. Use the right‑side scroll bar preview to check the whole long screenshot.
  1. Tap Done → choose Save PDF to Files (this stores it as a PDF in the Files app, not in Photos).

You can then open the Files app, find that PDF, and share or mark it up.

Mini‑tip: This method works best in apps that support full‑page capture (Safari, Mail, some document viewers). For messages or third‑party apps, you usually need a stitching app.

B. Using a stitching app (for any iPhone app)

If the built‑in full‑page option isn’t available (e.g., in Messages or social media), you can fake a long screenshot by capturing video or multiple screenshots and then stitching them.

Method 1: Screen recording + stitching app

  1. Install a stitching app (for example, apps like “Stitch” that can turn a scroll recording into one long image).
  1. Add the screen‑record button to Control Center (Settings → Control Center → add Screen Recording).
  2. Open Control Center, long‑press the Record button, and select the stitching app as the target if it supports direct recording.
  1. Start recording, close Control Center, and slowly scroll through the entire content you want. Try to keep your scroll smooth for better stitching.
  1. Stop recording from Control Center (or Dynamic Island on newer phones).
  1. Open the stitching app. It will process the recording and convert it into a long screenshot.
  1. Export/save the image to Photos.

Method 2: Multiple screenshots + stitching

  1. Take overlapping screenshots while scrolling (each new shot should overlap part of the previous one).
  1. Open your stitching app and import those screenshots.
  1. Let the app auto‑detect overlaps and merge them; adjust if needed.
  1. Save the resulting long screenshot as one image.

Long screenshot on Android (Samsung, Pixel, and others)

Different brands label the feature differently (“Scroll capture”, “Long screenshot”, “Extended screenshot”), but the idea is the same.

A. Samsung (Scroll capture)

  1. Open the page you want (chat, webpage, etc.).
  2. Take a normal screenshot (typically Power + Volume Down, or Palm Swipe if enabled).
  3. A small toolbar appears at the bottom with icons. Tap the Scroll capture or double‑down‑arrow button.
  1. The phone will automatically scroll and extend the screenshot. Keep tapping the scroll button until you’ve captured everything you need.
  1. The result is one tall image in your Gallery.

Forum note: Users often mention this “Scroll capture” button is easy to miss; after some UI updates, it can look like a small icon under the screenshot preview.

B. Google Pixel & some other Android phones

Newer Android phones (especially on stock or near‑stock Android) have built‑in “Capture more” or “Long screenshot” when you take a screenshot.

  1. Take a screenshot (usually Power + Volume Down).
  2. Tap the preview/thumbnail as soon as it appears.
  3. Look for an option like Capture more or Scroll and tap it.
  1. Drag the selection handles or let the OS capture more content vertically.
  1. Save the extended screenshot.

If your model doesn’t show such an option, you likely need a third‑party app.

C. When your Android phone doesn’t support long screenshots

On some devices, there’s no native long screenshot, or it’s hidden/removed with updates.

In that case:

  • Install a “long screenshot” or “scrolling screenshot” app from the Play Store (many combine multiple shots or work from a screen recording).
  • Follow the same idea as iPhone stitching: capture overlapping screenshots or record a scroll, then let the app stitch them together.

Many YouTube tutorials show using these apps to scroll through content, capture several screenshots, and then combine them vertically.

Quick HTML table: platforms & methods

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<table>
  <thead>
    <tr>
      <th>Platform / Device</th>
      <th>Built‑in long screenshot?</th>
      <th>How it works</th>
      <th>Output format</th>
    </tr>
  </thead>
  <tbody>
    <tr>
      <td>iPhone (iOS 13+)</td>
      <td>Yes, in Safari/Mail and some apps[web:7][web:9]</td>
      <td>Normal screenshot → tap preview → choose “Full Page” → save[web:7][web:9]</td>
      <td>PDF in Files app[web:7][web:9]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>iPhone (any app via third‑party)</td>
      <td>Indirect (via stitching app)[web:1][web:8]</td>
      <td>Screen recording or multiple screenshots → stitch in app[web:1][web:8]</td>
      <td>Long image (PNG/JPG)[web:1]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Samsung Galaxy</td>
      <td>Yes (Scroll capture)[web:2][web:6]</td>
      <td>Screenshot → tap “Scroll capture” icon repeatedly to extend[web:6]</td>
      <td>Long image in Gallery</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Pixel & some Android</td>
      <td>Yes (Capture more / Scroll)[web:8]</td>
      <td>Screenshot → open preview → tap “Capture more” / “Scroll”[web:8]</td>
      <td>Long image</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Other Android phones</td>
      <td>Sometimes; otherwise use app[web:8][web:10]</td>
      <td>Third‑party app: overlapping screenshots or scroll recording + stitch[web:4][web:8]</td>
      <td>Long image</td>
    </tr>
  </tbody>
</table>

Mini “story” example

Imagine you want to save a whole Reddit thread or Tumblr dashboard without breaking it into ten pictures. You scroll, the thread keeps going, and a regular screenshot just cuts the top. Using the scrolling screenshot tool (like Samsung’s Scroll capture or iPhone’s Full Page in Safari), you tap once, watch the phone auto‑scroll, and end up with one tall image that shows the entire conversation in order—perfect to share or archive.

SEO bits you can reuse

  • Core focus keyword: how to take long screenshot (use in title, first paragraph, and one H2).
  • Supporting phrases: “scrolling screenshot”, “full page screenshot”, “long screenshot on iPhone”, “long screenshot on Android”.
  • Meta description idea (under 160 characters):
    • “Learn how to take long screenshots on iPhone and Android: built‑in scrolling capture, full‑page screenshots, and the best apps to stitch everything into one image.”

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