How to take a screenshot with a scrolling screen on Xiaomi: 5 proven ways

Scrolling screenshots (or “long screenshots”) on Xiaomi smartphones are an indispensable tool when you need to save an entire web page, a long chat in a messenger or a table with data. Unlike a regular screenshot that captures only the visible part of the screen, a scrolling shot captures all the content — even the one hidden outside the display. But how do you do it correctly if your Redmi, POCO or Mi model does not have an obvious button for such a feature?

In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to create screenshots with scrolling on Xiaomi – from standard tools. MIUI You'll learn which models support out-of-the-box functionality, how to get around the limitations on older firmware, and why sometimes screenshots are cropped in the wrong place, and a unique life hack to save scrolling images in the format. PDF gallery-line.

1. Standard method: Scrolling function in MIUI

Most modern Xiaomi smartphones (starting with MIUI 10 and later) have a built-in option for taking long screenshots. It works in most applications — browsers, instant messengers, social networks — but there are nuances.

To take a screenshot with a scrolling:

1. Take a regular screenshot: simultaneously press the Power + Volume Down buttons (or use a swipe gesture with three fingers if it is set up).
2. Immediately after you create the picture, the toolbar will appear at the bottom of the screen. Click on the Scrolling icon** (it looks like two up-and-down arrows or a dotted strip).
3. Wait for the system to automatically scroll through the page and connect the frames. If you want, manually adjust the frame boundaries.
4. Click Ready – the screenshot will be saved in the gallery as a separate file (usually marked with a note). Scroll_ name).

⚠️ Note: The feature may not work in some applications (for example, in TikTok or banking programs) if developers have blocked the ability to screenshots. MIUI 9 and older, the Scrolling option may not be available – in this case, use alternative methods from the following sections.

Update MIUI to the latest version

Make sure that screenshot gestures are included in the settings (Settings → Special Features → Gestures)

Close unnecessary tabs in the browser (too long pages can be cropped)

Turn off the dark theme if the screenshot is obtained with artifacts-->

2. Alternative method: manual scrolling and gluing

If the built-in feature doesn’t work or crops the content, you can take a series of regular screenshots and glue them together into a single file.This method is versatile and suitable for any Xiaomi models, including the old Redmi 4X or Mi A1.

You'll need:

• 📱 Xiaomi Smartphone (any model)
• 🖼️ App for gluing screenshots (e.g. Stitch & Share, LongShot or Picsew)
• 📏 Accuracy: Screenshots must overlap each other 20-30%, So that the program connects them properly.

Instructions:

1. Take the first screenshot of the top of the screen.
2. Scroll down so that the bottom of the previous screenshot remains visible on 1/3 of the screen, and take the next shot.
3. Repeat until you have all the content you need.
4. Open the glue app, upload the screenshots in order from top to bottom and wait for processing.

💡 Useful tip: If screenshots are produced with different lighting (for example, due to automatic brightness), before gluing them, process them in any graphics editor (for example, Snapseed or Lightroom Mobile) to align the colors.

Standard button combination

Three-finger swipe gesture

Voice Assistant (OK, Google)

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3. Hidden MIUI function: Scrolling screenshot through Read Mode

Few people know, but in MIUI 12+ There's a hidden mode that allows you to take long screenshots even in applications where the standard function doesn't work, PDF-files or long posts on social media.

How to activate:

1. Open the desired application (such as Chrome or Telegram).
2. Deploy the notification bar and find the Read Mode icon (a book with glasses). If it is not available, add it through Settings → Notification Panel → Read Mode.
3. Activate Reading Mode – the content will be displayed in a simplified form without advertising.
4. Take a regular screenshot and then click on the Scrolling icon** in the toolbar.

⚠️ Note: In some versions MIUI After leaving Read Mode, the screenshot may be saved in low resolution. To avoid this, check the settings of the mode before creating the picture (Settings) → Screen. → Reading mode → Image quality) and select High.

4. Applications for long screenshots: top-5 decision-making

If Xiaomi's built-in tools don't work, you can use third-party software, and we tested dozens of apps and selected the best ones:

• 🥇 LongShot – automatically glues screenshots, supports PDF and JPEG, It's free, it's free.
• 🥈 Stitch & Share is a simple interface, the ability to crop and add text. Suitable for Xiaomi on Android 8+.
• 🥉 Picsew glues together not only screenshots, but also photos. It has an edge alignment feature.
• 📱 ScreenMaster – in addition to gluing, can recognize text in screenshots (OCR). The paid version removes watermarks.
• 🌐 Scroll Capture – specializes in web pages, saves in PDF retaining.

🔍 How do you choose? If you want maximum automation, you can use LongShot. Picsew is better for manual precision gluing. If you work with documents often, Scroll Capture will save you time.

5. Advanced method: ADB-screenshot

For users ready to dive into the technical details, there's a way to take a screenshot with a scrolling through ADB (Android Debug Bridge).This is true for Xiaomi on Android 10+, where standard methods don't work.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB and drivers for Xiaomi
• 📱 Included debugging by USB (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (press 7 times) → Developer settings → Debugging by USB)
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original)

Instructions:

adb shell


screencap -p /sdcard/screen.png




adb pull /sdcard/screen.png



Use Python or AutoInput script in Tasker to scroll

⚠️ Attention: This method requires knowledge of command line. ADB It can cause a malfunction of your smartphone. If you're a beginner, you'd better use the apps in the previous section.

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Screenshots via ADB are saved to maximum screen resolution, without compression. This is useful if you need to edit a picture in Photoshop or print it.

6.Save screenshot with scroll in PDF

One of the most popular questions is how to save a long screenshot not as a picture, but as a picture. PDF-It's convenient for mailing, printing, or archiving. MIUI 14 this function appeared by default, but on older versions of the firmware you will have to use workarounds.

Method 1 (for MIUI 14+):

1. Take a screenshot with scroll in the standard way.
2. Open it in the gallery, click Edit → More → Save as PDF.

Method 2 (universal):

• Use the LongShot or Scroll Capture app – they support PDF export.
• Upload the screenshot to Google Drive and convert through File → Open with help → Google PDF Viewer.
• Use online converters (such as Smallpdf or iLovePDF), but be careful with sensitive data.

📌 Important: When converting to PDF Check your quality settings through third-party services. Some tools compress images by default, making text blurry.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots with scrolling on Xiaomi