About Screenshot API
Built by developers, for developers
Our Mission
We believe screenshot APIs should be free and easy to use. No complex pricing, no hidden fees. Developers deserve tools that just work.
Screenshot API exists to solve a common problem: capturing website screenshots programmatically is hard. Existing solutions are either too expensive, too complex, or require maintaining your own browser infrastructure.
Simple. Fast. Reliable.
The Problem We Solve
Expensive Alternatives
Most screenshot services charge per capture with steep monthly fees. Costs add up quickly, especially for startups and indie hackers.
Complex Infrastructure
Self-hosting screenshot tools requires maintaining headless browsers, handling crashes, and managing scaling. It is a full-time job.
Unreliable Results
Many tools produce inconsistent results across different websites, with ads, popups, and dynamic content causing failures.
Poor Developer Experience
Complex SDKs, confusing authentication, and sparse documentation make integration harder than it should be.
Why We Built This
Most screenshot services charge per capture with hidden fees. We believe basic screenshot functionality should be accessible to everyone.
No complex SDKs, no confusing pricing tiers. Just a straightforward REST API that works out of the box.
We've benefited from open source. This is our way of contributing back to the developer community.
Why These Technologies?
We chose Cloudflare Workers for a reason. Running screenshot generation at the edge means your requests are processed close to your users, reducing latency and improving reliability.
Browser Rendering API: Puppeteer-powered headless Chrome provides consistent, high-quality renders across all websites, including complex single-page applications.
R2 Storage: S3-compatible object storage with zero egress fees means we can store and deliver screenshots efficiently without passing costs to you.
KV Caching: Edge-located key-value storage enables intelligent caching. Repeated requests for the same URL return instantly without re-rendering.
D1 Database: A serverless SQL database at the edge provides fast query performance for metadata, usage tracking, and authentication.
Tech Stack
Built on Cloudflare's global infrastructure for maximum performance and reliability.
Edge computing for global low-latency
Puppeteer-powered headless Chrome
Object storage for screenshots
Edge caching for metadata
Serverless SQL database
What is Coming Next
Record animated screencasts of websites
One-click screenshots from your browser
Real-time notifications for completed jobs
Extract text from screenshots automatically
Visual regression testing for screenshots
Capture geo-specific content from any region
Open Source
The core technology behind Screenshot API is open source. We believe in transparency and community-driven development.
Contributions are welcome! Whether it's bug fixes, new features, or documentation improvements, we'd love to hear from you.
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