How to take a full page screenshot on Android Xiaomi: the complete guide

Creating a screenshot of the entire web page on Xiaomi smartphones is a challenge that users face when saving long articles, chats or documents. The standard Power + Volume Down method captures only the visible area of the screen, but what to do if you want to capture a fully scrolling page? In this article, we will discuss all the current ways for devices on MIUI 14/13 and Android 13/14, including built-in functions and third-party applications.

Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO have proprietary tools in the MIUI shell that make it easy to take long screenshots. However, not everyone is aware of the hidden capabilities of the Mi Browser browser or Scrolling Screenshot mode in the Quick Settings menu. We tested each method on Xiaomi 13 Pro, Redmi Note 12 and POCO X5 models — the results and nuances read below.

1.The built-in Long Screenshot tool in MIUI

The easiest way is to use the scrolling screenshot feature available in the standard MIUI interface. It works in most applications (browsers, instant messengers, social networks), but requires the right sequence of actions.

How to do this:

• 📱 First, take a regular screenshot: press the Power. + Volume Down on the 1-2 seconds.
• 🔍 After the miniature appears in the upper right corner, tap it.
• 📜 In the bottom toolbar, select the Long Screenshot icon** (or Scroll).
• ↕️ Wait for the page to automatically scroll. Click Ready to stop.

⚠️ Note: The feature may not work in dynamic content applications (such as Instagram Stories or TikTok) where items are loaded when scrolling.

It’s also worth noting that on some models (like POCO F4), the Scroll icon doesn’t appear immediately – you may need to wait for the page to load or update the app to the latest version.

2. Screenshot of the entire page via Mi Browser

Xiaomi’s proprietary Mi Browser browser has a built-in feature to save the full version of a web page in PDF or image format, a method that is suitable for saving articles, manuals or documentation without loss of quality.

Instructions:

1. Open the page in Mi Browser (if not, download from Google Play).
2. Slap the icon. ⋮ (three points) in upper right corner.
3. Select Save as PDF or Screenshot of the page (depending on the browser version).
4. Confirm the action – the file will be saved in the Downloads/MiBrowser folder.

💡 Useful tip: If the page is not saved completely, try turning off Read Mode in your browser settings or reload the page before creating a screenshot.

3. Applications for long screenshots: TOP-3 solutions

If embedded tools MIUI They don't do it, third-party apps will come to the rescue, and we've selected three proven options that work on Xiaomi without any problems. ROOT-rights and do not require complex settings.

The best apps for screenshots of the entire page:

• 📱 LongShot supports automatic scrolling and manually adjusting areas.The free version limits the screenshot length to 5 screens.
• 🌐 Stitch & Share – specializes in “stitching” multiple screenshots into one file.
• 🖼️ ScreenMaster – offers advanced editing tools (blurring, cropping, adding text) and Smart Scroll for web pages.

⚠️ Note: When installing apps from Google Play, check permissions. Some utilities request access to Special Features (to intercept gestures) – this is normal for screenshot functionality, but do not provide access to the features. SMS or contact.

For installation:

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. Run it and follow the setup wizard (usually you need to enable Special Opportunity Service in your phone settings).
3. Open the landing page and use the floating button of the app to create a long screenshot.

4. Screenshot via Developer Mode (for power users)

If you need to save a page with technical information (such as an error log or debugging data), you can use the Android SDK tools. This method requires connecting your smartphone to your PC, but gives you maximum control over the process.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on Developer Mode on Xiaomi: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap the MIUI version 7 times until the notification appears You became a developer!

Settings → Additional → For Developers

USB debugging

ADB

adb shell /system/bin/screencap -p /sdcard/screen.png

For scrollable pages, use scripts based on uiautomator (programming knowledge is required).

This method allows you to save screenshots in the original resolution (for example, 3200×1440 for Xiaomi 13 Ultra), but is not suitable for beginners.

🔧 Key Conclusion: Developer Mode is useful for diagnosis, but for ordinary tasks (saving articles, chats) it is easier to use built-in tools MIUI or annexes from the previous section.

5. Alternative methods: cloud services and PC

If none of the above methods work, consider using external devices or services, which is important for saving extremely long pages (such as Excel tables or technical documentation).

Options:

• 🖥️ PC Connection: Use Vysor or Scrcpy to display Xiaomi’s screen on your computer and take a screenshot via PrtScn + Paint.
• ☁️ Cloud Services: Upload a page to Google Docs (via File) → Imports → Web page) and export to PDF.
• 📧 Sending to mail: Some applications (e.g. Notion) have the function Export to PDF — Send the file to yourself by email.

⚠️ Warning: When using Scrcpy or Vysor, turn off the screen lock on your smartphone or the connection will be interrupted. ADB Xiaomi.

For Mac owners, Android File Transfer + QuickTime Player is suitable, and the main disadvantage of this approach is the dependence on additional hardware.

6. Frequent errors and how to fix them

Even if you follow the instructions, Xiaomi users have trouble creating long screenshots. Let's look at typical situations and how to solve them.

Top.-5 erroneousness:

If none of these methods helped, check:

• 🔄 Update. MIUI until the latest version (in old builds, Scrolling Screenshot function was unstable).
• 🛠️ Reset the settings of the application you are trying to take a screenshot of (for example, Settings). → Annexes → Chrome → Warehouse → Clear the data).
• 📡 Reconnect to the network – sometimes the problem lies in the slow loading of page elements.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions