How to take a long screenshot on Xiaomi: all the ways to MIUI 12-14

Making long (scrollable) screenshots on Xiaomi smartphones is a useful feature that allows you to capture an entire web page, chat in the messenger or a long list in the application. However, not all users know that this feature is hidden in the system and requires the right actions. Unlike conventional screenshots that capture only the visible area of the screen, long screenshots automatically scroll through the content and save it to a single file.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to create scrolling screenshots on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices running MIUI 12, MIUI 13 and MIUI 14. You will learn how to enable this feature through standard tools, what applications will help if the built-in methods do not work, and how to avoid typical errors. We will also compare the capabilities of different versions of the shell and give recommendations for optimizing the result.

What is a long screenshot and why do you need it?

A long (or scrolling) screenshot is an extended screenshot that captures not only the visible area, but also content hidden outside the display.

• 📄 Full web page with news or instructions
• 💬 Long correspondence on WhatsApp, Telegram or Viber
• 📊 List of products in the online store (for example, on AliExpress or Wildberries)
• 📑 Search results for Google or social media
• 📱 System settings where all menu items are important

A typical screenshot is limited to screen sizes (e.g., 2400×1080 for the Xiaomi 13), whereas a long screenshot can reach several thousand pixels in height, which is especially convenient for work, study or storing important information.

On Xiaomi smartphones, the long screenshot feature is implemented differently depending on the version of MIUI. In some cases, it works automatically, in others it requires manual inclusion or even installation of additional applications.

Method 1: Standard method through notification panel (MIUI 12-14)

The easiest way to take a long screenshot on Xiaomi is to use the built-in feature in the notification bar.It is available on most devices with MIUI 12 and later, but may not be available on some budget models (for example, Redmi 9A or POCO C31).

Step-by-step:

1. Open the application or web page you want to capture.
2. Take a regular screenshot: 🔘 Press the power buttons at the same time. + Volume reduction (by 1-2 seconds). 👆 Or swipe down the screen with three fingers (if gesture navigation is enabled).

After the screenshot appears in the lower right corner, click on it.

Scrolling

Long screenshot.

Ready.

Save.

Share.

Open the desired content (page, chat, list)

Make sure the screen is not locked

Check the space in memory (minimum 50 MB)

Turn off battery savings for stable operation-->

⚠️ Note: If the scroll button does not appear, then:

• 📱 Your Xiaomi model doesn’t support this feature at the firmware level.
• 🔄 We need to update. MIUI Update to the latest version (see "System Update" section").
• 🛠️ The function is disabled in the settings (less often, but sometimes).

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If a long screenshot is cut in the middle, try scrolling the page manually to the end before you capture it, which will help the system to correctly define the boundaries of content.

Method 2: Use Scrolling Screenshot in MIUI 14

MIUI 14 (and some MIUI 13 builds) has an improved long-screen capture mechanism called Scrolling Screenshot, which is more stable than previous versions, and supports more apps, including Chrome, Telegram and Mi Browser.

How to activate:

1. Take a regular screenshot (see Method 1).
2. Click on the thumbnail in the notification panel.
3. In the editor, tap on the icon. ⋯ (three points) in upper right corner.
4. Select Scrolling Screenshot (or Scrolling Screenshot).
5. Wait until the process is complete. In MIUI 14, you can manually adjust the screen to the right place and stop the capture.

🔹 Advantages of the method:

• 🎯 More precise definition of content boundaries.
• 🖼️ High resolution support (up to) 2K compatible).
• ⚡ Faster on flagship models (Xiaomi 13 Pro, Redmi) K60).

⚠️ Note: In some applications (such as Instagram or TikTok), the feature may not work due to platform limitations.

Method 3: Long screenshot via Google Assistant (for all models)

If your device doesn’t support built-in scrolling screenshots, you can use Google Assistant, which works on all Xiaomi smartphones with Google services installed, including older models on MIUI 11 and below.

Instructions:

1. Activate Google Assistant: 🗣️ Say “OK Google” (if the voice assistant is enabled). 🔘 Hold the Home button (on devices with navigation buttons).

"Take a screenshot and scroll down."

Wait until the assistant grabs the visible part of the screen and suggests continuing to scroll.

Continue.

Save the result to the gallery.

🔹 Pros of the method:

• 🌍 It works on any device with Google Assistant.
• 🛠️ No need for root rights or additional applications.
• 🔄 You can manually control the capture process.

⚠️ Note: This method may not work properly in some applications with dynamic content (for example, Facebook or YouTube), where the elements are loaded as you scroll.

Method 4: Third-party applications for long screenshots

If the built-in methods don't work, you can install specialized applications that offer advanced features like:

• 📏 Customize the capture area (for example, only the center of the screen).
• 🎨 Editing a screenshot before saving (trimming, blurring, adding text).
• 📂 Automatic upload to the cloud (Google Drive, Dropbox).
• 🔄 Package processing of several screenshots.

Top.-3 apps:

How to use (in the example of LongShot):

1. Run LongShot and select Auto Scroll mode.

⚠️ Note: Some apps (e.g. Stitch & Share) require permission to access the screen. → Special facilities → Applications with access to the screen and enable the desired program.

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Third-party apps are the best choice for older Xiaomi models (like the Redmi 4X or Mi A1) where there is no built-in feature of long screenshots.

Method 5: Manually gluing screenshots (for complex cases)

If automatic methods don't work, like in banking apps or games, you can take some regular screenshots and paste them together by hand, which is a time-consuming but reliable way to do it.

Step-by-step:

1. Take a series of screenshots by scrolling down the content. Try to make the next shot overlap. 20-30%.
2. Transfer screenshots to your computer or use a mobile gluing app (such as PhotoScan or PicsArt).
3. In the editor: 📏 Line up the screenshots on a common line (use guides). ✂️ Cut off the extra elements. 🎨 Choose the colors if there are differences in brightness.

PNG

JPEG

🔹 PK-based bonding programs:

• 🖥️ Adobe Photoshop (Photomerge tool)
• 🆓 GIMP (free-to-play)
• 🌐 Online services (e.g, Img2Go)

⚠️ Attention: When hand glued, font distortions and artifacts at the joints may occur if the screenshots are taken at different resolutions or angles. To avoid this, lock the smartphone in one position (for example, on a table).

Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When creating long screenshots on Xiaomi, users often face problems, and here are the most common ones and ways to solve them:

• 🚫 The "Scroll" button does not appear. MIUI Check if your model supports this feature (see table above).Reboot the device - sometimes resetting temporal data helps.
• 🔄 Screenshot ends in the middle Scroll the page manually until the end before capture. Use third-party apps (like LongShot). Turn off browser traffic savings (sometimes content loads slowly).
• 📱 Low quality of the final image In camera settings (Settings) → Screen. → Screenshot resolution: select the maximum value. Save in format. PNG instead JPEG. Use an editor to increase sharpness (e.g. Snapseed).
• 🔒 The feature is blocked in some apps It's a security restriction (e.g. banking apps) Take screenshots piece by piece and glue them together manually. Use a second smartphone to take pictures of the screen.

💡 Tip: If you often take long screenshots, add a shortcut for quick access:

1. Go to Settings → Buttons and gestures → Quick actions.
2. Add the screenshot shortcut to the desktop.
3. Now you can take screenshots in one tap!

FAQ: Frequent questions about long screenshots on Xiaomi