To take a scrolling screenshot on Samsung Galaxy, press and release Side (or Power) and Volume Down together, then immediately tap Scroll capture in the screenshot toolbar. Keep tapping the icon with two downward arrows, or press and hold it, until you have captured the content you want. Tap outside the toolbar to finish and save the image automatically in Gallery. This works on supported scrollable webpages and app screens, with availability depending on your Galaxy model, software and app.
The short version
- Start the capture: Press and release Side (or Power) and Volume Down simultaneously.
- Extend the image: Tap or press and hold Scroll capture, the two downward arrows in the toolbar.
- Missing toolbar: Turn on Show toolbar after capturing under Settings > Advanced features.
- Webpage alternative: Chrome offers Long screenshot through its Share... menu.
- Unsupported scrolling: Capture overlapping screenshots and stitch them together when the screen permits ordinary screenshots.
| Method | When to use it |
|---|---|
| Samsung Scroll capture | Supported scrollable webpages and app screens |
| Palm swipe to capture | Starting without keys on models offering the gesture |
| Chrome Long screenshot | Selecting a long portion of a webpage |
| Chrome Share toolbar shortcut | Reaching webpage capture through a configured shortcut |
| Vivaldi Capture Page | Capturing a full webpage, subject to length restrictions |
| Vivaldi Long screenshot | Adjusting the top and bottom of a webpage capture |
| ScreenMaster Stitch Photo | Combining overlapping screenshots |
| ScreenMaster webpage capture | Creating a full-page image through Android sharing |
| Bixby screenshot command | Starting by voice, then extending if the toolbar appears |
| Assistant menu | Starting from a floating button on supported devices |
| Gemini screenshot command | Starting through your configured assistant on eligible devices |
| RegiStar Back-Tap action | Starting with a double tap on compatible Galaxy S and Z Flip models |
Capture the content you want to keep
Open the webpage or app screen you want to capture. Press and release Side (or Power) and Volume Down simultaneously, then immediately tap Scroll capture when the toolbar appears. Each additional tap extends the screenshot farther down the content.
For a longer page, press and hold Scroll capture to continue capturing. Capture length depends on the content, so stop when the image includes the portion you need. Tap outside the toolbar to finish, then open Gallery to find the saved image.
The key combination takes the initial screenshot, and the toolbar extends it into a longer image. If you also need the initial screenshot steps for another device, follow the instructions to take a screenshot on any device.
Turn on the screenshot toolbar
If your screenshot saves but no toolbar appears, open Settings > Advanced features > Screenshots and screen recordings. Turn on Show toolbar after capturing, return to your content and take another screenshot. This is the menu wording on the Galaxy S26 FE with One UI 9.
Other Galaxy interfaces use Screenshots and screen recorder, or Screen capture on devices without screen recording, within Advanced features. Open the matching menu and enable Show toolbar after capturing. Take another screenshot on scrollable content and look for Scroll capture; enabling the toolbar does not add scrolling support to an unsupported screen.
Use a palm swipe instead of the keys
On Galaxy models offering the gesture, open Settings > Advanced features > Motions and gestures > Palm swipe to capture and turn it on. Return to the scrollable content, then swipe the edge of your hand across the screen from left to right or right to left. This starts the screenshot without the key combination.
Use Scroll capture in the resulting toolbar to extend the image, then tap outside the toolbar to finish. The gesture changes how you start the screenshot, so the screen still needs to support scrolling capture. If your device does not offer the gesture, press and release Side (or Power) and Volume Down together.
Fix missing scrolling capture
If the toolbar appears without Scroll capture, check that you are capturing supported scrollable content. Protected apps or screens can block screenshots entirely, and some screens allow ordinary screenshots without supporting scrolling capture. When ordinary screenshots work, use a browser capture method for a webpage or stitch overlapping images with ScreenMaster.
If Samsung Browser blocks screenshots in Secret mode, open Tools > Settings > Personal browsing data > Secret mode settings. Enable Allow screenshots in Secret mode, then return to the webpage and use the normal screenshot and Scroll capture controls. This setting is available in browser builds offering the option, and scrolling capture still depends on the page.
Take a long webpage screenshot in Chrome
Chrome offers its own webpage capture option when Samsung's scrolling capture is unavailable for the page. Open the webpage in Chrome, tap More, select Share..., then choose Long screenshot. Drag the crop handles to include the content you want, then tap Confirm. Save the screenshot to your device or share it.
You do not need to enable experimental Chrome flags for this route. Chrome captures webpage content, so use Samsung's capture controls or screenshot stitching for screens inside other apps.
For quicker access on Chrome interfaces offering a toolbar shortcut, open More > Settings > Toolbar shortcut and choose Share. Return to the webpage, tap the Share shortcut and select Long screenshot. Adjust the crop handles, tap Confirm, then save or share the image.
Capture a full webpage with Vivaldi
Vivaldi offers both a full-webpage capture and an adjustable long screenshot. Install the browser through the Vivaldi for Android download page and open your webpage. Open the Vivaldi menu, select Capture Page and choose the option for the full webpage. The image saves in Vivaldi Captures, although webpage-length restrictions can apply.
To select a portion of the page, open the Vivaldi menu > Share > Long screenshot. Drag the top and bottom arrows to resize the captured area, then tap the button in the bottom right corner. Choose whether to edit, save or share the image.
Stitch separate screenshots when needed
When a screen allows ordinary screenshots but does not support scrolling capture, take separate screenshots of overlapping sections. Scroll between captures while keeping some of the same content in adjacent images. You can combine those images vertically with ScreenMaster.
Install ScreenMaster from its official Google Play listing, open Stitch Photo and select the images for vertical stitching. ScreenMaster supports automatic recognition and stitching of the selected screenshots. You must be able to capture the individual screens first, so this method cannot bypass protected content.
For a webpage, ScreenMaster also offers a capture route through Android sharing. Share the webpage URL from your browser and select ScreenMaster to create a full-page image. Use Stitch Photo when you already have separate screenshots to combine.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Bixby take an entire scrolling screenshot by voice?
With Bixby Voice configured, you can start a screenshot by saying “Hey Bixby, take a screenshot.” Samsung documents this command for the initial screenshot. Tap Scroll capture afterward if the screenshot toolbar offers it.
Can I start a screenshot from a floating button?
Yes, open Settings > Accessibility > Interaction and dexterity > Assistant menu and turn it on. Open the floating menu and tap Screenshots. Extend the image with Scroll capture if the resulting toolbar and content support it.
Can I use an S Pen to take a screenshot?
Yes, open Air Command by removing the S Pen or tapping its floating icon, then select Screen Write to capture the screen and write on it. For a long image, take the screenshot with Side (or Power) and Volume Down, then use Scroll capture in the toolbar.
Does Gemini support screenshots on Galaxy phones?
Yes, Gemini supports the request “Take a screenshot” on eligible Galaxy devices when it is your primary mobile assistant, the Google app is the default digital assistant and Device assistance is connected. Invoke Gemini over the content and make the request. Google provides screenshot capture, but does not guarantee that Samsung's toolbar will appear afterward. Extend the image with Scroll capture if it is offered.
Can double tapping the back of a Galaxy start a screenshot?
Yes, RegiStar supports this action on compatible Galaxy S and Z Flip models. Install Good Lock and RegiStar, open RegiStar, enable Back-Tap action and assign Take and share screenshot to double tap. Open its gear settings and choose Basic to save without immediately opening sharing. Double-tap the phone's back while your content is open, then use Scroll capture if offered.
Is a screen recording the same as a scrolling screenshot?
No, screen recording produces a video, while a scrolling screenshot produces a long still image. Choose screenshot capture when you need the content saved as an image.