How to screenshot a whole page on mac

Method 1: Using macOS Screenshot Utility 📷

• Press Command + Shift + 5 to open the macOS Screenshot Utility.
• Click ‘Options’ and select ‘Save to’ to choose your save location.
• Select the ‘Capture Entire Screen’ option and click ‘Capture Entire Screen’ in the onscreen controls.

Note: This method captures only what’s visible on the screen; great for quick captures, but not for full-page screenshots.

Conclusion: Convenient for typical full-screen captures but won’t suffice for capturing an entire web page or document that scrolls.

Method 2: Use Grab or Screenshot.app 🛠

• Access the ‘Grab’ app from Utilities or search for it using Spotlight.
• Select ‘Capture’ from the top menu and choose ‘Screen’ or use the shortcut Command + Shift + 4 to enter selection mode.
• Drag to select the area you want to capture.

Note: Although you can select a specific area, Grab does not capture beyond what is visible without scrolling.

Conclusion: This method provides more control over your screenshot area but still does not fulfill the need for full-page capture.

Method 3: Taking Full-Page Screenshots in Safari 🌐

• Open Safari and navigate to the webpage you intend to capture in its entirety.
• Click on ‘File’ in the menu bar and select ‘Export as PDF’ from the dropdown menu.
• Choose a save location and hit ‘Save’.

Note: This method works exclusively within Safari and saves the page as a PDF document, not as an image file.

Conclusion: Safari’s built-in export feature is excellent for static content but won’t capture interactive elements or media.

Method 4: Using Third-Party Browser Extensions 🧩

• Access the Chrome Web Store or Firefox Add-ons page and search for ‘full page screenshot’ extensions.
• Choose an extension such as Nimbus Screenshot & Screen Video Recorder and add it to your browser.
• Navigate to the desired page, click the extension icon, and select the option to capture the whole page.

Note: The quality and capabilities of third-party extensions can vary, so check reviews before installing.

Conclusion: Browser extensions can be powerful tools for capturing entire pages, with some offering editing capabilities.

Method 5: Utilizing Snipping Tools on Mac 🖊

• Download a snipping tool such as Snagit or Lightshot that supports full-page screenshots.
• Install and open the application, then follow the instructions to capture a scrolling screenshot.
• Edit and save the screenshot to your desired location.

Note: Some snipping tools are paid software, but often come with a free trial period.

Conclusion: Snipping tools provide robust functionality but require downloading and learning additional software.

Method 6: Terminal Command for Web Capture 📜

• Open ‘Terminal’ from your Applications/Utilities folder.
• Type the command: ‘screencapture -S -T 5 ~/Desktop/fullpage.png’ and replace ‘~/Desktop/fullpage.png’ with your preferred save path and file name.
• Press Enter, and after a 5-second delay (allowing you to navigate to the content), your Mac will capture the entire scrollable area.

Note: This command may require some adjustment to capture specific applications or web content correctly.

Conclusion: A powerful and flexible option for experienced users comfortable with command-line interfaces.