Generate perfect website screenshots with our powerful screenshot API. Trusted by 1.8K+ developers for reliable, fast, and scalable screenshot generation.
Our screenshot API is built for developers who need reliable, fast, and accurate website screenshots. With advanced rendering capabilities, edge-optimized delivery, and simple integration, Capture's screenshot API handles millions of requests daily.
Free Screenshot API Features & Examples
Real-time Screenshot Generation Our screenshot API processes requests instantly without queues. Get your website screenshots in seconds with our optimized rendering infrastructure that scales automatically with demand.
Advanced Customization Options Control every aspect of your screenshots: viewport size, device emulation, dark mode, element blocking, custom CSS injection, wait conditions, and more. Our screenshot API adapts to your needs.
Enterprise-Ready Screenshot API Built for scale with 99.9% uptime SLA, dedicated support, custom rate limits, and volume discounts. Our screenshot API powers applications processing millions of screenshots monthly.
Edge-optimized delivery Screenshots are cached and served from edge locations worldwide. Reduce latency and costs with our intelligent caching system that ensures fast delivery of your screenshot API requests.
Screenshot API Use Cases
Visual Testing: Automate visual regression testing by capturing screenshots of your web applications across different browsers and devices.
Social Media Cards: Generate dynamic Open Graph images and social media previews using our screenshot API.
Website Monitoring: Track visual changes and monitor competitor websites with scheduled screenshot captures.
Documentation: Automatically generate screenshots for documentation, tutorials, and help centers.
Start Using Our Screenshot API
Join 1.8K developers who trust Capture's screenshot API for their applications. With 21.9M+ screenshots generated, we're the reliable choice for screenshot automation.
A screenshot API free tier provides developers with free credits to test screenshot functionality. Capture offers 100 free screenshots monthly, perfect for development and small projects without requiring a credit card.
How do I use a screenshot API with Python?
Using our screenshot API with Python is simple. Install requests library, make a GET request to our API endpoint with your API key and target URL. We provide Python SDKs and comprehensive code examples in our documentation.
Are there screenshot API examples on GitHub?
Yes! We maintain open-source screenshot API examples on GitHub covering Python, Node.js, PHP, and more. Find complete integration examples, SDKs, and sample applications to get started quickly.
How do I implement screenshot API in JavaScript?
Our screenshot API works seamlessly with JavaScript using fetch() or axios. We provide a Node.js SDK for server-side applications and comprehensive JavaScript examples for both frontend and backend integration.
Can I find screenshot API discussions on Reddit?
Yes, developers frequently discuss screenshot APIs on Reddit communities like r/webdev and r/programming. Capture is often recommended for its reliability, pricing model, and developer-friendly features.
What makes the best screenshot API?
The best screenshot API combines reliability (99.9% uptime), speed (sub-second response times), customization options, edge-optimized delivery, pay-as-you-go pricing, and excellent developer experience with comprehensive documentation.
How does Capture compare to ScreenshotOne API?
While ScreenshotOne offers good screenshot services, Capture provides better value with pay-per-use pricing, more customization options, faster response times, and additional APIs (PDF, content extraction) in one platform.
Do you provide screenshot API code examples?
Absolutely! We provide extensive screenshot API examples covering all major programming languages, frameworks, and use cases. Find curl commands, SDK usage, and integration patterns in our comprehensive documentation.
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Edge-optimized delivery
We've global edge locations to serve your requests from the closest location to your users.
Pay for what you need
There is no subscription required, just purchase our credits and use them when required
Queue-less API
All requests are rendered in real time using our fast APIs, we can provide high throughput as per your requirement.
Reporting
You can monitor KPIs such as the number of requests, API response times etc using our console.
Superior Rendering
Webfonts, Typekit, WebGL, CSS3, Animations, Video, Graphs, Canvas! You get fast and accurate website rendering at scale
Battle-tested reliability
We've an industry leading 99.9%+ uptime and our systems are highly scalable and redundant.
Designed for developers
Capture provides you powerful and easy-to-use APIs, you can get started in minutes.
Very simple to use, great pricing model (no subscription service like most competitors) and responsive customer support. I highly recommend it!
Dead simple screenshot as a service api, we were able to integrate it into our app with practically no dev effort. Highly recommended if you're looking for a simple screenshot api thats fast & cost effective.
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All accounts will get 100 free credits, which can be used for evaluation of our product before making a purchase.
What counts as a unique screenshot?
A unique screenshot is any combination of url and parameters that you have not requested before.
Do you cache screenshots?
Yes, we cache screenshots for 7 days.
Am I limited to only one domain?
No, we don't limit you to any particular domain. We use the security hash to validate requests. You can make your requests from anywhere, curl on your laptop, your development server, or any number of production servers.