Screenshot API
That Just Works
Screenshots, PDFs, and OG images from one API. One line of code, under 2 seconds. No headless browser to manage. No infrastructure to maintain.
Starting at $9/mo — 10x cheaper than ScreenshotOne, Urlbox, and similar services.
Screenshot + PDF + OG
Avg Response Time
No Hidden Fees
curl "https://captureapi.dev/api/v1/screenshot\
?url=https://example.com&width=1280&format=png" \
-H "X-API-Key: cap_your_api_key_here" \
-o screenshot.pngHTTP/1.1 200 OK
Content-Type: image/png
X-RateLimit-Remaining: 49
X-Request-Id: req_abc123
[binary PNG data]How It Works
Three simple steps to capture any website. No complex setup required.
Get Your API Key
Sign up in seconds. No credit card required. Your API key is ready immediately.
Send a Request
Make a simple GET or POST request with the URL you want to capture. That's it.
Get Your Screenshot
Receive your pixel-perfect screenshot, PDF, or OG image in the response. Done.
Everything You Need
A complete suite of visual capture tools accessible through a simple REST API.
Screenshot API
Capture pixel-perfect screenshots of any website. Supports full page, specific elements, custom viewports, and multiple formats.
HTML to PDF
Convert any HTML content or URL to beautifully formatted PDF documents. Full control over page size, margins, headers, and footers.
OG Image Generator
Generate dynamic Open Graph images for social media sharing. Choose from templates or fully customize with your own design.
Batch Processing
Submit up to 100 URLs in a single request. Get results via webhook or poll for completion. Perfect for large-scale operations.
Use Cases
From link previews to visual monitoring — one API for every visual capture need.
Link Previews
Generate beautiful link previews for chat apps, social platforms, and content management systems.
Social Media Cards
Create dynamic OG images for blog posts, product pages, and marketing campaigns.
Visual Monitoring
Track visual changes on any website. Detect layout shifts, broken pages, and content updates.
PDF Generation
Convert invoices, reports, and documents from HTML to beautifully formatted PDFs.
Thumbnails
Generate website thumbnails for directories, portfolios, and search results.
Archiving
Capture and store visual snapshots of web pages for compliance, legal, or historical records.
Works With Any Language
Integrate in minutes, not hours.
const response = await fetch(
"https://captureapi.dev/api/v1/screenshot?" +
new URLSearchParams({
url: "https://example.com",
width: "1280",
height: "720",
format: "png"
}),
{
headers: {
"X-API-Key": "cap_your_api_key_here"
}
}
);
const blob = await response.blob();
// Save or process the screenshotWhy CaptureAPI?
The only service that combines Screenshot + PDF + OG Images in a single API.
| Feature | CaptureAPI | Others |
|---|---|---|
| Screenshot API | ✓ | ✓ |
| PDF Generation | ✓ | Some |
| OG Image Generation | ✓ | ✗ |
| Free Tier | 200/mo | 0-100/mo |
| Response Time | <2s | 2-5s |
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Start free. Scale as you grow. No surprise fees, ever.
Free
200 screenshots/mo
Starter
2,000 screenshots/mo
Pro
15,000 screenshots/mo
Business
50,000 screenshots/mo
Why Developers Switch to CaptureAPI
Stop paying enterprise prices for simple screenshots.
10x Cheaper
Competitors charge $49-99/mo for what CaptureAPI does at $9/mo. Same quality, fraction of the cost.
5 Min Integration
Simple REST API. No SDKs to install, no browser instances to manage. One GET request is all you need.
3 APIs in 1
Screenshots, PDFs, and OG images from a single API key. No need to juggle multiple services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about CaptureAPI.
How does the free tier work?
The free tier gives you 200 screenshots per month with no credit card required. Screenshots are captured at 720p resolution. You can upgrade to a paid plan at any time to unlock higher resolution, PDF generation, OG images, and more.
What formats do you support?
CaptureAPI supports PNG, JPEG, and WebP image formats for screenshots. For PDF generation, you can customize page size (A4, Letter, etc.), margins, headers, and footers. OG images are generated as PNG at 1200x630 pixels.
How fast is the API?
Our average response time is under 2 seconds for standard screenshots. Full-page captures and pages with heavy JavaScript may take slightly longer. We use Chromium-based rendering on globally distributed infrastructure for consistent performance.
Can I use CaptureAPI in production?
Absolutely. CaptureAPI is built for production workloads with high availability. We handle auto-scaling, browser management, and error recovery so you can focus on your application.
What makes CaptureAPI different from competitors?
CaptureAPI is the only service that combines Screenshot, PDF, and OG Image generation in a single API. No need to manage multiple services or API keys. One integration, three powerful capabilities.
Do you support batch processing?
Yes. Business and Enterprise plans support batch processing, allowing you to submit up to 100 URLs in a single API request. Results are delivered via webhook or can be polled for completion.
Get 200 Free Screenshots Today
Sign up in 30 seconds. No credit card required. Your first screenshot in under a minute.
Free: 200 screenshots/mo • Starter: $9/mo for 2,000 • Pro: $29/mo for 15,000