Can I capture authenticated pages?

Yes — supports headers, cookies in API requests.

How do you handle dynamic or SPA content?

Smart wait conditions ensure full rendering before capture.

What's the maximum resolution?

Depends on plan and viewport configuration.

Can I emulate mobile or tablet views?

Yes — device emulation is supported.

How long does the API call take?

Response times vary by page complexity and network — generally seconds.

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URL to Image API

Convert any URL to a high-quality screenshot with a simple API call. Perfect for thumbnails, previews, and automated captures.

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Screenshot Any URL in Milliseconds

Our URL to Image API captures any webpage instantly with a single API call. No browser setup, no infrastructure — just send a URL and get a pixel-perfect image back.

The DIY Problem

Building your own screenshot service is harder than it looks:

1Running headless browsers is resource-intensive and complex

2Handling dynamic content and SPAs requires specialized logic

3Scaling to handle traffic spikes demands significant infrastructure

The Solution

One API, zero complexity

1One simple API call handles all the complexity

2Pixel-perfect screenshots in milliseconds

3Globally distributed infrastructure that scales automatically

What You Get With URL to Image API

Instant Capture

Get high-quality screenshots in milliseconds with our global CDN infrastructure.

Any Website

Capture any public URL including SPAs, dynamic content pages.

Device Emulation

Render as desktop, tablet, or mobile. Test across multiple viewports.

Full Customization

Control viewport size, format, quality, wait conditions, and more.

Capture Any URL in 3 Steps

Make an API Call

Send a simple API request with your target URL and options.

We Render the Page

Our headless browsers capture the page exactly as users see it.

Get Your Image URL

Receive the screenshot URL in the response.

Simple integration that works with any tech stack.

Problem → Solution

Problem	Impact	How PeekShot Helps
Running headless browsers	High server costs and maintenance burden	⚡ Fully managed screenshot infrastructure
Handling dynamic content	Blank screenshots and timing issues	🎯 Smart wait conditions handle SPAs automatically
Scaling for traffic spikes	Failed requests and timeouts	🌐 Global CDN scales infinitely
Cross-browser inconsistencies	Unpredictable rendering results	✅ Consistent Chromium-based rendering
Building from scratch	Weeks of development time	🚀 Ready to use in minutes

How Teams Use URL to Image API

Link Previews

Generate rich preview images for links shared in your application.

Thumbnail Generation

Create website thumbnails for directories, portfolios, or galleries.

Social Cards

Capture pages for sharing on social media or in marketing materials.

Documentation

Auto-generate screenshots for user guides and documentation sites.

URL to Image API Benefits These Roles

Persona	Need	What PeekShot Delivers
Developers	Quick screenshot integration	Simple REST API with clear documentation
Product Teams	Link previews in their app	Drop-in solution that just works
Marketers	Website thumbnails for campaigns	No technical setup required
Agencies	Client website captures	Reliable API for any client site

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PeekShot's URL to Image API converts any webpage to a high-quality screenshot with a single API call. Supporting PNG, JPEG, WebP, and PDF formats, our API handles dynamic content, SPAs, and authenticated pages with customizable viewports, device emulation, and wait conditions. Built for developers who need reliable screenshot infrastructure without the complexity.