Introduction
Wondering how to take a screenshot on your iPhone? This is a super easy feature, whether you’re saving a webpage, a recipe, or an important document. But what if you need to capture an entire webpage or other important document? Fortunately, your iPhone has a built-in feature that allows you to take a full-page screenshot in a few simple steps. Here’s how you can do it.
What You Need to Know
- Taking screenshots and full page screenshots is incredibly EASY on your iPhone
- Once you take a screenshot you can scroll through the entire page and make edits to the page
- All apps will allow you to take a screenshot of what’s showing on the screen
- NOT all apps will let you take a full page screenshot. This is dependent on the individual application.
- Some apps that allow full page screenshots are Safari, Chrome, and the Notes app on iPhone
Step-by-Step Guide to Screenshot an Entire Webpage
The steps to take full page screenshots are very straightforward. In this example, we will focus on Safari, but this will also work with the mobile Chrome App and some other applications. Check out our FAQ at the end of this article for other applications this works with.
First, Open Safari and pull up the webpage you want to capture. Next take your screenshot. This is done by pressing the Side button and Volume Up button at the same time.
Your iPhone will take a screenshot and display the thumbnail in the lower right hand portion of your screen. Tap the thumbnail.
On the next screen the screenshot will be displayed with just the contents that were on the screen when the picture was taken. Tap Full Screen in the top menu and a slider will appear on the right hand side of the screen. You can use this slider to scroll through the entire webpage!
You can preview, crop, and markup the webpage with additional information. When you’re done you can save the picture to your iPhone or share it with others using the Share icon in the upper left hand portion of the screen.
Conclusion
Taking a full-page screenshot on your iPhone is a straightforward process that can save you time and effort! It’s a great way to share information with others. Give it a try and streamline how you save and share web content directly from your iPhone.
If you found this article useful, you might also like our article on screen recording on your iPhone. Also, check out our YouTube channel, @smartertechtalk, for more quick tech tips!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Do full page screenshots only work with Safari?
No, full page screenshots are available in a number of applications in iOS 17. These include Safari, Chrome, and the Notes app. It is specific to the application, so you’ll have to find out if an app is compatible through trial and error.
Jim is an entrepreneur and technology enthusiast who has over 20 years of experience in the technology field. Over the course of his career he has held numerous tech leadership roles.
Currently, he owns Smarter Tech Talk, a platform he launched in September 2023, dedicated to offering detailed analyses of consumer technology and applications. With this venture he hopes to use his deep expertise and passion for technology to provide others practical advice and guide them through todays complex technology landscape.