How to Take a Full Page Screenshot in Chrome
Capture entire webpages in seconds. No technical knowledge required.
Install from Chrome Web Store
Click "Add to Chrome" to install Full Page Capture. It takes seconds and requires no sign-up or account creation.
Navigate to any webpage
Go to the page you want to capture. Full Page Capture works on any website — articles, dashboards, product pages, social media, and more.
Click the extension icon
Click the Full Page Capture icon in your Chrome toolbar. The extension automatically scrolls the page and captures everything in high quality.
Download your screenshot
Choose your preferred format — PNG, JPEG, or PDF — and download. Your full page screenshot is ready to use.
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Full Page Screenshot Methods Compared
Chrome offers a built-in way to capture full size screenshots through DevTools, but it comes with trade-offs. Here's how the two methods compare.
Chrome DevTools Method
Open DevTools with Ctrl+Shift+P (or Cmd+Shift+Pon Mac), then run the “Capture full size screenshot” command. While this works for simple pages, it has notable limitations: lazy-loaded images often appear blank, sticky headers and footers are duplicated across the capture, and the entire process is manual — you need to open DevTools every time. There is no built-in option for choosing export formats or adjusting quality settings.
Full Page Capture Extension
Full Page Capture solves each of these problems automatically. It scrolls the page to trigger lazy-loaded content, detects and de-duplicates sticky elements, and delivers a clean screenshot in one click — no DevTools required. You can export as PNG, JPEG, or PDF, and the extension captures at your screen's native resolution for sharp results on Retina displays. For power users, Chrome's extension shortcut settings let you assign a custom keyboard shortcut so you can trigger a full page capture without even clicking the toolbar icon.
The DevTools command is useful for developers debugging layout issues, but for everyday full page screenshots the extension method is faster, more reliable, and produces better results.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I take a full page screenshot in Chrome?
Install the Full Page Capture extension, navigate to any webpage, and click the extension icon. The entire page is captured automatically.
Can I take a full page screenshot without an extension?
Chrome DevTools offers a built-in capture option, but it has limitations with lazy-loaded images, sticky headers, and dynamic content. Full Page Capture handles these cases automatically.
What is the Chrome shortcut for full page screenshot?
After installing Full Page Capture, you can assign a custom keyboard shortcut via Chrome's extension settings for even faster captures.
Does it work on long scrolling pages?
Yes. Full Page Capture automatically scrolls through the entire page, capturing all content regardless of length.
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