How to take a scrolling screenshot on mac for long pages

Safari is the browser that comes built-in with Mac. It has a hidden native feature that allows you to take a scrolling screenshot on mac without downloading any additional software. It supports full-page screenshots and offers customizable export options. 

How to Take a scrolling screenshot on Mac

Step 1: Launch Safari and navigate to the web page you want to capture in full.

Step 2: Take a screenshot:

• Press Cmd + Shift + S
• Or use Cmd + Shift + 4, press the Space bar, and then click inside the Safari window.

Step 3: Click the small floating screenshot thumbnail that appears in the lower-left corner of the screen

Step 4: At the top of the screenshot editing panel, switch to the Full Page tab

Step 5: Click Done, then choose an output option:

• Save to Photos, Save to Files, or Copy Screenshot

Safari's built-in screenshot tool can capture an entire web page in about 30 seconds, making it ideal for users who need to take screenshots of long web pages but prefer not to use third-party screenshot apps.

Pros

• Pre-installed on all Mac devices; no need to upload to the internet
• Supports multiple export destinations, including local files and the Photos library
• Takes only about 30 seconds to capture a full scrolling screenshot

Cons

• Complex webpages with dynamic floating elements may result in incomplete screenshots
• The resolution of exported long screenshots cannot be customized
• Advanced drawing tools cannot be used to add annotations directly to scrolling screenshots