Scrolling screenshots on Windows

How scrolling capture works

The tool sends scroll events to the target window, grabs a frame after each step, then aligns overlapping rows to stitch a single image. It works best when the content moves in predictable increments and no floating header covers the content.

Scrolling capture in ShareX, step by step

1. 1Open Capture > Scrolling captureShareX asks you to select the window or region that scrolls.
2. 2Click the scrollable areaChoose the inner pane, not the whole application frame.
3. 3Tune the scroll delayIncrease the delay for pages that animate or load content while scrolling.
4. 4Start the captureShareX scrolls to the end and shows a preview of the stitched result.
5. 5Fix the seams if neededAdjust 'ignore last N images' or the trim settings, then re-run the capture.

When scrolling capture fails

• Sticky headers repeat in the stitched image — hide the header with browser Developer Tools or use a Chrome full-page extension instead.
• Infinite feeds never end — capture in sections or use the browser's own full-size screenshot after loading a fixed number of items.
• Smooth-scrolling animations blur the seams — raise the delay between scroll steps.

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a free scrolling screenshot tool for Windows?

Yes. ShareX is free and open source and includes scrolling capture; PicPick is free for personal use.