Screenshot API

The Most Powerful
Website Screenshot API

Capture pixel-perfect screenshots of any website in milliseconds. Simple REST API, powerful features, and unmatched reliability.

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api-example.sh 
# Simple API request
curl -X POST https://browsershots.at/api/v1/screenshot \
  -H "X-API-Key: your_api_key" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"url": "https://example.com"}'

# Response
{
  "success": true,
  "screenshot_url": "https://...",
  "created_at": "2024-01-15T10:30:00Z"
}

Why Developers Choose BrowserShots

Built by developers, for developers. We understand what you need.

Lightning Fast

Screenshots generated in under 3 seconds. Our global infrastructure ensures minimal latency.

Dead Simple

One API call is all you need. No complex setup, no headless browser configuration.

99.9% Uptime

Enterprise-grade reliability. Your applications depend on us, and we take that seriously.

Any Resolution

Desktop, tablet, mobile - capture any viewport size with pixel-perfect accuracy.

Built For Every Use Case

From startups to enterprises, our API powers thousands of applications.

Social Media Previews

Generate beautiful link previews for social sharing. Perfect for marketing tools and content platforms.

SEO & Monitoring

Track visual changes, monitor competitors, and ensure your pages render correctly across devices.

Reports & Archives

Create visual records of web pages for compliance, legal, or archival purposes.

Cross-Browser Testing

Verify your website looks perfect on every device and screen size automatically.

Bookmark & Read-Later

Build apps that save visual snapshots of articles and websites for offline viewing.

Design Portfolios

Automatically capture and showcase your web projects with stunning screenshots.

Get Started in 3 Simple Steps

From zero to screenshots in under 5 minutes.

1
Create Account

Sign up for free and get your API key instantly. No credit card required.

2
Make API Call

Send a simple POST request with the URL you want to capture.

3
Get Screenshot

Receive a high-quality screenshot URL in seconds. It's that easy!

Works With Any Language

Simple REST API that integrates with your existing stack.

JavaScript / Node.js 
const response = await fetch(
  'https://browsershots.at/api/v1/screenshot',
  {
    method: 'POST',
    headers: {
      'X-API-Key': 'your_api_key',
      'Content-Type': 'application/json'
    },
    body: JSON.stringify({
      url: 'https://example.com',
      width: 1920,
      height: 1080
    })
  }
);

const data = await response.json();
console.log(data.screenshot_url);
Python 
import requests

response = requests.post(
    'https://browsershots.at/api/v1/screenshot',
    headers={
        'X-API-Key': 'your_api_key',
        'Content-Type': 'application/json'
    },
    json={
        'url': 'https://example.com',
        'width': 1920,
        'height': 1080
    }
)

data = response.json()
print(data['screenshot_url'])
PHP 
$ch = curl_init();
curl_setopt_array($ch, [
    CURLOPT_URL => 'https://browsershots.at/api/v1/screenshot',
    CURLOPT_POST => true,
    CURLOPT_HTTPHEADER => [
        'X-API-Key: your_api_key',
        'Content-Type: application/json'
    ],
    CURLOPT_POSTFIELDS => json_encode([
        'url' => 'https://example.com',
        'width' => 1920,
        'height' => 1080
    ]),
    CURLOPT_RETURNTRANSFER => true
]);

$response = json_decode(curl_exec($ch));
echo $response->screenshot_url;
cURL 
curl -X POST \
  https://browsershots.at/api/v1/screenshot \
  -H "X-API-Key: your_api_key" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "url": "https://example.com",
    "width": 1920,
    "height": 1080,
    "format": "png",
    "full_page": false
  }'
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Powerful Features

Everything you need to capture the perfect screenshot.

Custom viewport sizes
Full page screenshots
PNG, JPEG, WebP formats
Mobile device emulation
Custom delay/wait time
JavaScript rendering
Retina/HiDPI support
Dark mode capture
Webhook notifications

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