To combine multiple screenshots, decide first whether you need one tall stacked image or a multi-page PDF: stack them with a merge tool for a single scrollable image, or export as a PDF when each screenshot needs to stay a separate, full-size page.
Stacked image vs. PDF for screenshots
| Use case | Better format |
|---|---|
| Sharing a short conversation or thread as one image | Stacked merge (column layout) |
| Combining several full-page screenshots to read later | |
| Posting to social media | Stacked merge (column layout) |
| Submitting documentation or a bug report with many screenshots |
How to stack screenshots into one image
- Take your screenshots in the order you want them read, top to bottom.
- Upload them all and choose the column (stacked) layout.
- Set a small gap between each screenshot so the split points stay visible.
- Download the combined image.
If you're combining a large number of screenshots, the bulk merge guide covers sizing the layout so nothing becomes too small to read.
How to combine screenshots into a PDF
For a PDF, treat each screenshot as its own page rather than stacking them visually. The full PDF-combining guide covers the exact steps and when a PDF beats a single merged image.
Frequently asked questions
- What's the best way to combine screenshots for social media?
- Stack them into one column-layout image so the whole conversation or thread reads top to bottom in a single post.
- Should screenshots go into a PDF or a merged image?
- Use a PDF when each screenshot needs to stay full-size and separately readable; use a merged image for a quick, shareable stack.
- Does stacking screenshots reduce their readability?
- Not if you keep the layout to a reasonable number of screenshots per merge and add a visible gap between each one.