Can Chrome take a full page screenshot natively?

Yes, but it's hidden in DevTools. Press Ctrl+Shift+I, then Ctrl+Shift+P, type 'screenshot', and select 'Capture full size screenshot'.

Why is my full page screenshot blurry?

Chrome's DevTools captures at the current zoom level. Make sure you're at 100% zoom (Ctrl+0) for the sharpest results.

Can I screenshot a full page with lazy-loaded images?

You may need to scroll through the entire page first to trigger lazy-loaded content before taking the screenshot.

What's the maximum page length Chrome can screenshot?

Chrome can handle very long pages, but extremely long pages may fail due to memory limits. For very long pages, consider using a dedicated tool.

How to Take a Full Page Screenshot in Chrome

A full page screenshot captures the entire webpage, including content you’d have to scroll to see. This is perfect for saving articles, documenting long pages, or creating marketing materials.

The DevTools Method

Chrome’s built-in method requires DevTools:

Open the page you want to capture
Press Ctrl+Shift+I (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Option+I (Mac) to open DevTools
Press Ctrl+Shift+P (or Cmd+Shift+P) to open the command palette
Type “full” and select Capture full size screenshot

Chrome will automatically download a PNG of the entire page.

Tips for better results

Check your zoom level - Set it to 100% (Ctrl+0) for the clearest output
Wait for content to load - Lazy-loaded images need to be visible first
Hide fixed elements - Sticky headers/footers may appear multiple times in the capture

Using Extensions

Several Chrome extensions make full page screenshots easier:

GoFullPage - One-click full page capture
Fireshot - Full page with editing tools
Awesome Screenshot - Full page plus annotation

Common Issues

Lazy-loaded content missing

Modern websites load images as you scroll. Before taking a full page screenshot:

Scroll slowly through the entire page
Wait for all images to load
Scroll back to the top
Take the screenshot

Fixed headers appearing multiple times

Some sites have sticky headers that “follow” you as you scroll. In a full page capture, these can appear repeatedly. Solutions:

Use DevTools to temporarily hide the element (display: none)
Some extensions have options to handle fixed elements
Crop the result afterward

Page is too long

Very long pages (thousands of pixels) may fail or produce corrupted images. Consider:

Capturing in sections
Using a dedicated tool like Puppeteer for programmatic capture
Exporting to PDF instead

When to use full page vs. element screenshots

Scenario	Best approach
Save an article	Full page screenshot
Share a specific chart	Element screenshot (Pluck)
Document a form	Visible area or element
Marketing showcase	Element screenshot with styling

For sharing on social media, a styled element screenshot often looks better than a cropped full page - the padding and background make it stand out in feeds.

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Frequently asked questions

Can Chrome take a full page screenshot natively?: Yes, but it's hidden in DevTools. Press Ctrl+Shift+I, then Ctrl+Shift+P, type 'screenshot', and select 'Capture full size screenshot'.
Why is my full page screenshot blurry?: Chrome's DevTools captures at the current zoom level. Make sure you're at 100% zoom (Ctrl+0) for the sharpest results.
Can I screenshot a full page with lazy-loaded images?: You may need to scroll through the entire page first to trigger lazy-loaded content before taking the screenshot.
What's the maximum page length Chrome can screenshot?: Chrome can handle very long pages, but extremely long pages may fail due to memory limits. For very long pages, consider using a dedicated tool.