How to Take a Full Webpage Screenshot in Firefox on Android

For a full-page image in Firefox on Android, use Android’s scrolling screenshot if your device supports it: open the page, press Power and Volume down together, tap Capture more, extend the crop, and save. Google says this works on Android 12 and later on most screens that allow scrolling, so it is not guaranteed for every device or webpage. If the option is unavailable, Firefox can save the page as a PDF; that creates a document, not an image.

Choose the right capture method

Method	What you get	Availability
Android scrolling screenshot	An image that extends beyond the visible screen	Android 12 or later; support varies by device and screen
Firefox Save as PDF	A PDF document of the webpage	Firefox for Android menu; menu placement can vary by version
Firefox Screenshots full-page command	A full-page image	Mozilla documents this workflow for desktop Firefox, not as an Android command

Mozilla’s Firefox Screenshots instructions describe a desktop workflow using a context menu or keyboard shortcut. Don’t rely on those desktop controls on an Android phone.

Capture a full-page image with Android

1. Open the webpage in Firefox for Android and scroll to the top of the content you want to capture.
2. Press Power and Volume down at the same time to take a normal screenshot.
3. In the screenshot preview or controls, tap Capture more.
4. Drag the crop guides to include the page content you need.
5. Save or share the image using your device’s screenshot controls.

Google documents these steps for Android 12 and later on “most screens that allow you to scroll.” The button combination, labels, and available controls can vary by device maker and Android version. See Google’s Android screenshot instructions for the general steps.

Get a cleaner capture

• Start at the top of the article or section you need so the capture includes the beginning.
• Expand the crop only as far as the content you want. A very long capture can be harder to read or share.
• If the page loads more content as you scroll, wait for it to appear before taking the screenshot. Scrolling capture support does not guarantee that every dynamically loaded section will be included.
• Review the saved image before sharing it. Check that the final section is present and text is legible at the image’s displayed size.

Save the webpage as a PDF in Firefox

When Capture more is missing or does not work for the page, Firefox’s PDF option is a practical fallback. The result is a PDF, not a screenshot image.

1. Open the webpage in Firefox for Android.
2. Tap the three-dot menu.
3. Tap Share.
4. Choose Save as PDF.
5. Tap Download in the prompt.

Mozilla says the file is saved in Downloads; you can open it from the completion prompt or Firefox’s Downloads list. The route is documented in Mozilla’s instructions for saving webpages as PDFs. Menu organization can differ across Firefox versions. The redesigned website menu began arriving automatically with Firefox for Android version 141, and the PDF option may appear under More in some layouts; see Mozilla’s Firefox for Android menu guide.

Troubleshooting

Problem	Likely cause	What to try
Capture more does not appear	The device, Android version, or current screen may not support scrolling screenshots.	Check the device maker’s screenshot instructions. Use Firefox’s Save as PDF option if you need the whole page in a portable file.
The capture stops before the end	The crop may not extend far enough, or the screen may not offer further scrolling capture.	Reopen the screenshot controls and extend the crop. If the page cannot be captured to the needed length, save it as a PDF.
The screenshot buttons do nothing	Button controls differ across manufacturers and Android versions.	Check the phone maker’s support guidance for your device. Google lists Power + Volume down as the general method, but it may not apply to every model.
The PDF option is missing	The Firefox menu layout or version may differ.	Look under More or Share in the three-dot menu, and check Mozilla’s current menu instructions.
The saved PDF is hard to read	A PDF preserves a document layout rather than the exact pixels of a screenshot.	Open the PDF and zoom in, or use an image capture when you specifically need an image of the page.
Some page content is absent	The page may load content as you scroll, or a capture method may not include every dynamic section.	Let the webpage finish loading, scroll through the sections you need, and capture again. Verify the saved output before relying on it.

For device-specific button or compatibility problems, consult the phone manufacturer. Google’s general guidance does not promise scrolling screenshots on every device or webpage.

Or skip the browser setup

ScreenshotNeo is a website screenshot API and MCP server. A single GET request can return a screenshot or PDF; for this webpage, request a full-page capture with the API’s documented options. See the ScreenshotNeo API documentation for the full-page parameter and response details.

curl -G "https://api.screenshotneo.com/v1/shot" \
  -d access_key=YOUR_API_KEY \
  --data-urlencode url=https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/firefox-screenshots \
  -o shot.webp

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FAQ

Does Firefox for Android have a built-in Save full page screenshot command?

Mozilla documents the Firefox Screenshots full-page command for desktop Firefox. Its documentation does not establish that the same command is available in Firefox for Android.

Does Save as PDF create a screenshot?

No. It saves the webpage as a PDF document. Use Android’s scrolling screenshot when you need an image and the device supports it.

Which Android versions support Capture more?

Google’s general instructions cover Android 12 and later, on most screens that allow scrolling. Device and webpage support still vary.