Screenshotlayer
Real-time, high-quality website screenshot API for developers and businesses.
Free Requests
100/month
Output Formats
PNG, JPEG, GIF
Parent Company
APILayer
About Screenshotlayer
Screenshotlayer provides a simple yet powerful REST API to capture highly customizable snapshots of any website. Built and maintained by APILayer, the service uses a powerful rendering engine to deliver high-quality screenshots in various formats including PNG, JPEG, and GIF. The API offers a range of customization options such as configurable viewport dimensions, full-page captures, specific element captures, and setting custom CSS. It is suitable for a wide array of applications, including website monitoring services, marketing and SEO analytics platforms, and any application that needs to display a visual representation of a web page without requiring users to visit the URL.
Core Features
Url To Image
Converts any live URL into a high-resolution image file.
Custom Viewport
Define the exact browser dimensions for capturing the screenshot.
Full-Page Capture
Option to capture the entire height of a webpage.
Delay & Timeout
Set a capture delay to allow for animations or content to load.
Custom Css Injection
Inject your own CSS to modify the page before capturing.
Use Cases
Website Monitoring
Regularly capture snapshots to monitor website uptime and visual integrity.
Link Previews
Generate thumbnail previews for URLs shared within an application.
Content Verification
Automate the verification of ad placements or content layouts.
Support Tools
Capture customer web pages to diagnose and resolve support tickets faster.