Capture It All: Use This Hidden Feature to Take Really Long iPhone Screenshots
Introduction:
Apple iPhones have continuously delighted users with a plethora of innovative and convenient features. Among these hidden gems is the ability to capture lengthy scrolling screenshots. Gone are the days when you had to take multiple screenshots to record lengthy text conversations or web articles ─ with this nifty feature, you can now take long iPhone screenshots in one go!
Step 1: Enable and Use Screen Recording
While several third-party apps promise to help you with this task, there’s a more straightforward solution right on your device! The hidden feature in question is “Screen Recording,” which allows you to record a video of your screen and then convert it into a long screenshot. Here’s how to activate it:
1. Open ‘Settings’ on your iPhone.
2. Scroll down and tap on ‘Control Center.’
3. Select ‘Customize Controls.’
4. Scroll down to find ‘Screen Recording’ and tap on the green ‘+’ button beside it.
Now that you’ve enabled Screen Recording, follow these steps to capture really long screenshots:
1. Open the content you wish to screenshot.
2. Swipe up and access the Control Center (or swipe down from the top-right corner for iPhone X and later models).
3. Tap the ‘Screen Recording’ icon (a circle within a larger circle). A countdown of 3 seconds will begin.
4. Scroll through the content slowly, ensuring everything you want is captured.
5. Return to the Control Center and tap on the red ‘Screen Recording’ icon again to stop recording.
Step 2: Convert Your Screen Recording Into a Long Screenshot
Once you have your screen recording, you need an app called “Tailor” to transform it into a long screenshot:
1. Download Tailor from the App Store.
2. Open Tailor and give it permission to access your Photos.
3. The app will automatically detect your recent screen recordings and present a preview.
4. Select the recording you wish to transform into a long screenshot.
5. Tailor will convert the video into a seamless, extended image.
6. Tap on ‘Save’ in the top-right corner to save it to your Photos.
Conclusion:
The ability to take really long iPhone screenshots is a game-changer for many users. By employing the Screen Recording feature and utilizing the Tailor app, you can efficiently capture and share extensive content, whether it’s an informative article or a hilarious chat conversation. Don’t let this hidden feature catch dust ─ put it to good use!