How to Take a Full-Page Screenshot with FireShot in Microsoft Edge

To capture a whole webpage in Microsoft Edge with FireShot, open the page, click FireShot’s toolbar button or open its menu, and choose the Capture entire page (or similarly named full-page) action. Review the result and save it in a format offered by your installed version. Do not choose Capture visible area if you need content below the current viewport.

FireShot’s Edge Add-ons listing advertises PDF, PNG, and JPEG output. Its vendor guide describes additional formats, but menus and options can differ by edition and version; use the options shown in your own extension as the final guide. FireShot in Microsoft Edge Add-ons · FireShot usage guide.

Capture a full page with FireShot

1. Open the page. Navigate to the webpage in Edge and wait for its main content to appear. If it loads content as you scroll, scroll through the page once first so images and sections have a chance to load.
2. Open FireShot. Click the FireShot toolbar button. If the button immediately starts a different capture or save action, use its adjacent arrow or menu to open the capture choices. The FireShot menu may also be available from its main menu or the page context menu.
3. Choose the entire-page option. Select the option labeled Capture entire Page, Capture entire webpage, or the equivalent full-page command presented by your version. FireShot describes this mode as capturing regions that are not visible until you scroll.
4. Wait for capture to finish. A long or dynamic page can take longer to process than a short page. Avoid navigating away or changing tabs during capture.
5. Review and save. Use the preview or editor if available, then choose the desired save or export action. Pick PDF for a document-style deliverable or PNG/JPEG when you need an image, subject to the options in your installed edition.
6. Check the saved file. Open it and inspect the bottom of the page as well as any important sections, images, and tables. If content is missing, see the troubleshooting section below.

FireShot’s guide describes three distinct capture modes: entire page, visible area, and selected area. Entire page includes content outside the current viewport; visible area captures only what is currently on screen; selected area lets you choose a region. For a full document, select the entire-page mode. FireShot’s capture-mode guide.

Choose the right output format

Format	Use it when	Keep in mind
PDF	You need a document that is easy to share, archive, or print.	Check page breaks and legibility; a long page may become multiple PDF pages depending on the export.
PNG	You want a lossless image, especially for interface details or text-heavy captures.	Very long pages can produce large image files.
JPEG	You want a compressed image and the page is primarily photographic or visual.	Compression can soften small text and sharp edges.
GIF or BMP	Your FireShot edition exposes these and you specifically need them.	The vendor guide lists these formats, but the Edge listing highlights PDF, PNG, and JPEG. Confirm current availability in your menu.

FireShot’s Edge listing highlights PDF, PNG, and JPEG, while the vendor’s broader guide documents PDF, PNG, GIF, JPEG, and BMP. Availability can vary by version and edition, and some actions may require Pro. Check the current extension menu and listing before relying on a particular export. Edge Add-ons listing · FireShot guide.

When FireShot is not the right fit

Use FireShot when you want its extension-based capture and available editing or export actions. Edge’s built-in Web Capture is convenient when you want a browser-native full-page image and basic markup or copying without relying on FireShot-specific options. Microsoft documents the built-in full-page workflow and basic capture actions. Microsoft Edge: screenshot a webpage.

Use Edge Web Capture as a fallback

1. Open the webpage in Edge.
2. Open Settings and more (the ellipsis menu) and choose Web capture, or press Ctrl+Shift+S.
3. Choose Capture full page.
4. Review the capture, then save, copy, or mark it up using the available controls.

Microsoft’s instructions describe this route; menu names and feature availability can change or vary by region and Edge version. Microsoft Edge Web Capture instructions.

Common problems and fixes

Symptom	Likely cause	What to try
Only the visible screen is captured.	The visible-area action ran, or the toolbar button uses a different default action.	Open FireShot’s menu and explicitly choose the entire-page or full-page capture command.
The bottom of the page or some sections are missing.	The capture did not finish, or the page adds content only after scrolling.	Wait for the page to settle, scroll through it once to trigger lazy-loaded content, then capture again. Inspect the output before sharing.
Images are blank or incomplete.	Images may load lazily, load slowly, or depend on page state.	Scroll down the page before starting the capture, wait for visible images to load, and retry. A browser capture cannot guarantee content the page never loaded.
FireShot is not visible in the toolbar.	The extension button may be hidden or the extension may not be enabled.	Open Edge’s Extensions controls, confirm FireShot is enabled, and pin or reveal its toolbar button if Edge offers that control.
The export format or save action is missing.	The installed version or edition may expose a different set of controls; an action may be Pro-only.	Check the extension’s current menu and listing. Use a format that is available, or use Edge Web Capture for a basic full-page capture.
The capture looks different from the live page.	Web content can change while it is being captured, and dynamic sections can update during scrolling.	Wait until the page is stable, avoid interacting with it during capture, and repeat if the content changes mid-process.

Capture limitations and practical tips

• Dynamic pages can change during capture. Feeds, live dashboards, and pages that append content as you scroll may not have a fixed end. Review the resulting image or PDF to confirm what was included.
• Lazy loading needs scrolling. Some sites do not load images or sections until they approach the viewport. Scrolling the page before capture can prompt the site to load more content.
• Long pages create large outputs. A tall PNG can consume substantial disk space and be awkward to open or share. PDF may be easier for document handling; JPEG may reduce image size but can reduce text clarity.
• Capture reflects the current browser view. Page state, loaded content, and the currently open page matter. A screenshot is a visual record, not a guarantee that hidden or unloaded content is present.
• Save and inspect before relying on it. For records or handoffs, reopen the exported file and verify the required beginning, middle, and end sections.

Or skip the browser setup

For repeatable captures from code, ScreenshotNeo provides a website screenshot API and MCP server. A single GET request can return a screenshot or PDF. This cURL example saves a WebP screenshot; see the ScreenshotNeo API documentation for the full options and response details.

curl -G "https://api.screenshotneo.com/v1/shot" -d access_key=YOUR_API_KEY --data-urlencode url=https://stripe.com -o shot.webp

Equivalent Python:

import requests

r = requests.get(
    "https://api.screenshotneo.com/v1/shot",
    params={"access_key": "YOUR_API_KEY", "url": "https://stripe.com"},
    timeout=90,
)
open("shot.webp", "wb").write(r.content)

Equivalent Node.js:

const q = new URLSearchParams({ access_key: 'YOUR_API_KEY', url: 'https://stripe.com' });
const res = await fetch(`https://api.screenshotneo.com/v1/shot?${q}`);
const bytes = new Uint8Array(await res.arrayBuffer());
await import('node:fs/promises').then(fs => fs.writeFile('shot.webp', bytes));

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FAQ

Does FireShot capture the browser toolbar too?

The described FireShot modes capture webpage content. If you need the surrounding browser window, use a desktop screenshot method for the visible screen instead of a webpage full-page capture.

Can I capture just one region of a page?

Yes. Choose FireShot’s selected-area mode when you need a chosen region rather than the whole document; use visible-area mode for only the current viewport.

Can I use Edge’s built-in tool without FireShot?

Yes. Edge Web Capture includes a full-page option, accessible through its menu or Ctrl+Shift+S according to Microsoft’s instructions.

Will the full-page screenshot include content behind a login?

It captures the page as it is available in your current browser session. Sign in and navigate to the intended state first, subject to the site’s own access controls.