Saving the whole page instead of what’s just on the screen on Android
The CyberGuy reveals a full page screenshot-saving secret
Kurt 'CyberGuy' Knutsson shares a little-known method to take a screenshot on your Android phone.
Have you ever stumbled upon a webpage so packed with juicy content that you wished you could keep it all? Maybe it’s a thread of hilarious comments, a lengthy how-to guide or an article that’s just too good to forget.
We’ve all been there, tapping away at our screens, wishing we could bottle up the internet goodness for later.
If you own an Android device, you’re in for a treat. There’s a little-known feature that’s about to change the way you save and savor those digital moments. So, grab your phone and get ready to discover a screenshot secret that’ll have you saying, "Why didn’t I know about this sooner?"
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Android showing full-page screenshots. (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)
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Beyond the snapshot: Mastering full-page screenshots on Android
You’re probably familiar with the standard way of taking a screenshot on your Android phone. It’s simple: press the volume down and power button simultaneously, and voilà. Your phone snaps a picture of whatever’s on your screen, offers you a few quick options and then tucks the image away in your gallery.
But what if you want to capture an entire webpage? Maybe it’s a delicious recipe that stretches beyond the confines of your screen, or perhaps an article you want to read offline. Whatever the reason, Android has got you covered with a nifty trick for long screenshots.
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Illustration of volume down and power buttons. (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)
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How to take screenshots in a web browser on Android
Settings may vary depending on your Android phone’s manufacturer.
- Navigate to your desired webpage using your favorite web browser.
- Press the volume down and power buttons together — just like a normal screenshot.
- Options will pop up on your screen.
- Look for the arrow — it’s your key to more content. Pressing it will scroll the page down.
- Keep pressing the arrow to continue capturing more of the page. You’ll see a preview on the left side of your screen.
Steps to take screenshots in a web browser on Android. (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)
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- Stop when you’ve got it all. Give it a moment, and your phone will save the extended screenshot to your gallery.
Full-page screenshot in Gallery on Android. (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)
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Kurt's key takeaways
Isn’t that just wonderfully convenient? Gone are the days of multiple screenshots and the hassle of stitching them together. With this feature, Android users can capture as much of a webpage as they need, all in one go. It’s a small but significant feature that makes information management just a bit easier. So next time you find yourself wanting to save a long article or a series of comments, remember this trick and capture away.
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