How to Take a Full Page Screenshot on Chrome Browser

Taking screenshots is easier on smartphones than on PC/laptops, as you can capture them with a single click on the mobile. Though there are multiple ways to take a full-page screenshot on a laptop/desktop, it consumes more time, especially on the browser. Some may use the Ctrl + PrintScreen key to capture the screenshot, but it is a complex process. If you use Chrome as the default browser, you can take a full-page screenshot by using the extensions or developer tools and save it within a few seconds on your system.

How to Take a Full Page Screenshot on Google Chrome [Mac]

1. Open Chrome on your Mac or Macbook.

2. Press the keyboard keys Alt + Cmd + I to run the developer mode.

3. Further, press Cmd + Shift + P to view built-in command tools.

4. Type a Screenshot on the field and search for it.

5. Click on Capture full-size screenshot from the list of options.

At last, it will take a full-page screenshot of the screen, and you can save the captured screenshots on your local storage.

Alternate Method!

You can also take a screenshot using the Mac keyboard shortcuts.

1. Open the Chrome page and visit where you wish to take a screenshot.

2. Hold down Command + Shift + #3.

Now, the entire screen will be captured and saved on your desktop.

How to Take a Full Page Screenshot on Google Chrome [Windows]

1. Open Google Chrome on your PC.

2. Click on Control and Customize Chrome → More Tools → Developer Tools or press the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Shift + I to launch the developer mode.

3. Next, press the Ctrl + Shift + P shortcut keys to see the command tools.

Also, for specific sizes, you can click on the Toggle Device toolbar (On the left of Elements) or press Ctrl + Shift + M and enter the desired size to capture.

4. Further, type Screenshot in the search field.

5. Choose Capture full-size screenshot from the list.

When a Window pops up, choose the location to download and click on Save. Later, you can go to the Downloads folder to view the screenshot you have captured.

Take Full Page Screenshots on Windows using Snipping Tool

Using the simple shortcut keys, you can take full-screen screenshots on Chrome.

1, Visit the page where you wish to take a screenshot.

2. Press the Windows Key + Shift Key + S

3. Click on the Full-Screen mode option.

4. The screenshot will be captured and saved to the preferred folder.

Alternate Method

You can capture the screenshot on Chrome and save it as a PDF in your local storage.

1. Go to Chrome and visit the webpage you want to capture.

2. Tap on the F11 key on your keyboard to turn on full-screen mode.

3. Press the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + P.

4. Select Save as PDF from the destination drop-down option and click on Save.

The major drawback is that it can change the page format and cause distortion to the captured image.

How to Take a Full Page Screenshot on Chrome using Extensions [Windows/Mac]

Lightshot is a popular extension for taking a full-page screenshot on Chrome. It also allows the user to edit a screenshot instantly. Lightshot is available for Windows and Mac as separate applications.

1. Launch the Chrome browser.

2. Go to the Chrome web store.

3. Type Lightshot in the search box and tap enter.

4. Click Add to Chrome.

5. If a pop-up is displayed, click on Add extension to add the extension to Chrome.

6. Lightshot extension is now installed on your browser.

7. Click the Extension icon at the end of the search bar and pin Lightshot.

8. Upon clicking the Lightshot icon, click and drag the cursor to select the desired area.

9. After selecting, press the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + S to save it.

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