Redmi 8 Pro: How to Capture a Whole Page in 30 Seconds

Xiaomi Redmi 8 Pro is still a popular smartphone among users who appreciate the balance of price and functionality. One of the most sought-after features is the ability to create long screenshots (or scrolling screenshots) that capture not only the visible area, but the hidden content below, which is indispensable for saving correspondence, web pages, lists in messengers or documents in the Internet. PDF-format.

However, not everyone knows that the Redmi 8 Pro does not work as clearly as on Xiaomi’s flagship models. Depending on the version of MIUI (11, 12, 12.5 or 13) and the installed updates, the algorithm may differ. In this article, we will analyze all the current methods, from embedded tools to third-party applications, and also reveal the hidden feature “Advanced Screenshot”, which is not written even in the official documentation.

Important: If your smartphone is running custom firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience), some of the methods may not work, so go straight to the third-party utilities section.

1. Standard method via screenshot menu (MIUI 11–13)

The easiest method is to use the built-in scrolling screenshot feature that appears after a normal screenshot, which works in most system applications (Browser, Messages, Contacts) and some third-party applications (Telegram, WhatsApp).

Algorithm of action:

• 📱 Take a regular screenshot: simultaneously press the power and volume button for 1-2 seconds.
• 🔍 After the thumbnail appears in the upper right corner, tap it - the editing panel will open.
• 📜 In the bottom menu, find the Scroll button (or Long Screenshot) and click it. The system will automatically scroll down the page and connect the frames.
• ✂️ If necessary, trim the extra parts with the Pruning tool.

⚠️ Note: The feature does not work in dynamic content applications (such as Instagram or TikTok) where content is loaded on the fly. There may also be problems with web pages where scripts are blocked (enable JavaScript in your browser settings).

The page is fully loaded (no rotating indicator)

"Dark Mode" is disabled (sometimes knocks down the gluing algorithm)

The application is deployed on the full screen (no floating windows)

Free at least 500 MB of RAM (close background applications)-->

2. Secret feature "Advanced Screenshot" (hidden in MIUI 12.5+)

Few people know, but in the firmware of MIUI 12.5 and later, there is a hidden option that allows you to take long screenshots even where the standard method refuses to work. It is activated through Settings → Special Features → Screenshot gestures, but by default disabled.

How to turn on:

1. Go to Settings → Additional → gestures buttons.
2. Find the Extended Screenshot and activate the switch.
3. Now, when you hold the screenshot thumbnail, an additional menu will appear with the option Scrolling Capture.

This method works even in Google Chrome and VK, where the standard feature often fails, the main difference being that the gluing algorithm takes into account dynamic elements (such as a news feed), but may require manual adjustment of boundaries.

3. Applications for long screenshots: TOP-3 utilities

If the built-in tools don't work (e.g., grab a page with animations or protected content), third-party apps come to the rescue, and we tested dozens of utilities and selected the three most reliable ones for the Redmi 8 Pro:

🔹 Tip: Check the permissions of the application before installing. Some utilities (such as Screen Master) request access to Notifications and Overlays over other windows – this is necessary for proper operation, but can affect performance.

Built-in tools MIUI|LongShot|Scroll Capture|Stitch & Share|Other-->

4. Long screenshot via ADB (for advanced users)

If you need to capture content from an app that blocks screenshots (like banking or games), you can use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a method that requires connecting your smartphone to your PC, but gives you 100% results.

Instructions:

1. Install ADB Tools on your computer.
2. Enable USB Debugging on Redmi 8 Pro: Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (Tap 7 times), then Settings → Additional → For Developers → Debugging on USB.
3. Connect the phone to your PC and execute the command: adb shell screencap -p | perl -pe 's/\x0D\x0A/\x0A/g' > screenshot.png Use the script with uiautomator to scroll (examples are available on GitHub).

⚠️ Attention: Wrong commands ADB Before experimenting, back up your data through Settings. → Additionally. → Backup and reset.

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If ADB does not recognize the device, update the drivers via the Mi PC Suite or manually install Google USB Driver.

5. Processing long screenshots: cropping, conversion, sending

Once you've created a scrolling image, it often needs to be reworked, cut off the extra elements, convert to PDF, or compressed to send. MIUI has a built-in editor, but its features are sometimes not enough.

Useful tools:

• 🖼️ Pruning: Use the Gallery → Edit → Pruning or Photo Editor app.
• 📄 Conversion to PDF: Open a screenshot in Google Drive and select Export → PDF.
• 📤 Compression: Lit Photo App Reduces File Weight Without Losing Quality.
• 🔒 Protection: Add a watermark via Watermark Photo (useful for working documents).

🔹 Lifehack: If you need to send a long screenshot to WhatsApp or VK, The file is too large, convert it to PDF — Most messengers accept documents up to 100 MB.

6. Frequent errors and how to fix them

Even when following the instructions, Redmi 8 Pro users have trouble taking long screenshots.

⚠️ Note: Redmi 8 Pro with firmware MIUI 11, there is sometimes a bug where long screenshots are saved in.webp instead of.png. To convert them, use the Image Converter app.

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If none of the methods work, upgrade to the latest version of MIUI via Settings → System Update. New builds fix bugs with screenshots.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions