Do you want to save the whole content of a webpage on Safari but are worried that you will have to screenshot multiple times to cover it all on your Mac? Well, there is an easy way out to do it, and that too in a more organized manner. You can take a scrolling screenshot of the entire webpage on your Mac for free, without any third-party software, and we are here to show you how. Let’s bring convenience to your desk with a quick guide.
How to Take Scrolling Screenshots of Entire Webpage on Macbook Air/MacBook Pro
No matter which macOS your Macbook runs on, it is going to have amazing features and shortcuts when it comes to taking and editing screenshots. Moreover, with keyboard shortcuts, it’s a breeze to capture scrolling screenshots on a MacBook Air or MacBook Pro.
Note: Methods and the subsequent steps mentioned in this article are performed on macOS Monterey 12.7.2.
1. Navigate to the webpage that you want to take the screenshot of.
2. Press Command + Shift + 5 together.
3. Click on the record option or camera icon on the screen.
4. Now scroll to the end of the page and press Command + Shift + 5 again.
5. Click on the stop icon in the screenshot toolbar.
Now the whole scrolling screenshot will be saved in the form of a video.
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How to Take Screenshot of Entire Webpage on Mac
You can take a screenshot of the entire page instead of scrolling screenshot and by doing so, you get it in the form of an image rather than a video.
However, there is a downside to it too. As the page minimizes to accommodate more content, it is only up to a certain level. So, in case the whole webpage is quite lengthier, you’ll not be able to capture all of it at once.
1. Open the desired webpage and press Command + minus (-) keys together. Keep pressing until the webpage stops minimizing.
2. Now press Command + Shift + 4 together.
3. You will see a plus sign that you can drag to select the space on the web page that you want to take a screenshot of.
4. Once selected, release it and the screenshot will be captured.
Also Read: Ways to Take Scrolling Screenshots in Chrome And Firefox
How to Copy Text From Scrolling Screenshot on Mac
Copying text from a scrolling screenshot might seem like a good possibility, but the truth remains that you cannot copy text from a scrolling screenshot on any version of MacOS. However, you can save the image and use third-party image to text apps to extract and copy text from it.
Other Ways to Capture Scrolling or Full-Page Screenshots on Mac
In case the scrolling screenshot on MacOS does not appeal to you, you can always try out other options.
Option 1: Use Third-Party Tools
Numerous third-party apps offer you plenty of features when it comes to scrolling screenshots. Some of the best ones are:
- TextSniper
- Movavi Screen Recorder
- Capto
- BrowseShot
- GoFullPage
- CaptureFullPage
- Nimbus Screenshot & Screen Video Recorder
- Full Page Screen Capture
- Screenshot Guru
- Mojave Hotkeys
Option 2: Save Webpage as PDF
You can save the webpage in the form of a PDF document if that works for you. Follow the steps:
1. Navigate to the targeted webpage and press the Command + P keys together.
2. In the pop-up window, click on PDF and select Save as PDF from the drop-down menu.
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Can You Edit a Scrolling Screenshot on Mac?
It is both a yes and a no when it comes to editing a scrolling screenshot. The max you can do is trim it. However, if you are looking to edit it more, it is best to look for third-party software that has ample editing features.
Scrolling screenshots isn’t just aesthetic but also time-saving and comprehensive. It might sound complex but is rather easy. Our guide covers ground about everything that you need to know to get a scrolling screenshot of an entire webpage on your Mac.
