Screen Url

Screen Url is an API tool that captures website screenshots with a single API call. It provides pixel-perfect screenshots in milliseconds, perfect for social media previews, testing, and monitoring.

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Freemium · Paid · Usage-based · Enterprise

Free tier

Yes

API

Yes

Skill level

Technical

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What is Screen Url?

Screen Url offers a simple REST API for developers to capture website screenshots quickly and efficiently. With a single API call, users can generate pixel-perfect images of any URL, making it ideal for social media previews, automated testing, website monitoring, documentation, and content aggregation. The service boasts lightning-fast screenshot rendering, typically under 2 seconds, and guarantees 99.9% uptime. It supports full-page capture, custom viewport dimensions up to 4K resolution, and allows for delays to ensure JavaScript rendering. Users can choose between PNG and JPEG formats, and the API also supports PDF export. A free tier is available, offering 100 screenshots per month without requiring a credit card.

Best used for

Ideal for developers who need to automate the capture of website screenshots for various applications. This includes generating social media previews, performing automated testing of web pages, and monitoring website changes. Especially valuable for integrating screenshot functionality into existing applications with minimal effort.

Common actions

capture website screenshots

automate web page imaging

generate URL previews

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Capabilities

Key features

Website screenshot API
Full page capture
Custom viewport sizes
PNG, JPEG, PDF output
Wait and delay options
Fast response time

Target Audience

developer

Integrations

Not yet documented

Pricing & Plans

Freemium · Paid · Usage-based · Enterprise

Free tier with 100 screenshots/month; paid plans available for higher usage.

FAQs

What is the monthly limit for the free tier?

The free tier for Screen Url includes 100 screenshots per month. This is designed for testing and small projects, allowing users to get started without any cost or credit card requirement.

Does Screen Url support capturing pages that require authentication?

Currently, Screen Url only supports capturing public URLs. Support for authenticated pages is on their roadmap, and users are encouraged to subscribe to their newsletter for updates on this feature.

What is the maximum resolution supported for screenshots?

Paid plans support resolutions up to 3840x2160 (4K). The free tier supports up to 1920x1080. You can set custom width and height parameters to specify the desired viewport dimensions.

Are screenshots stored, and for how long?

Paid plans (Starter and Pro) include 7-day screenshot storage. Screenshots captured on the free tier are streamed directly and are not stored on their servers. After 7 days, stored screenshots are automatically deleted.

What happens if I exceed my monthly screenshot limit?

If you exceed your monthly limit, API requests will return a 429 (Rate Limit Exceeded) error. Screen Url does not automatically charge for overages; you can upgrade your plan or wait for your usage to reset.

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