POST/v1/scrape/screenshot

Screenshot API

Capture pixel-perfect screenshots of any webpage via API. Full-page or viewport with configurable dimensions. PNG output from $0.02/call.

Capture screenshots of any URL with a headless browser. Get viewport or full-page screenshots with configurable dimensions. Returns a base64-encoded PNG image.

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Try it live

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POST /v1/scrape/screenshot$0.02/call

Live testing

API Key

URL*

Full Page

Width (px)

Height (px)

Response

Example response — hit "Run" to see a live result

{
  "ok": true,
  "data": {
    "url": "https://example.com",
    "image": "iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAA...(base64 PNG)",
    "width": 1920,
    "height": 1080
  }
}

Features

✓Viewport or full-page screenshots

✓Configurable width and height

✓Full JavaScript rendering

✓Returns base64-encoded PNG

✓Automatic proxy rotation

Use cases

Visual Regression Testing

Capture screenshots of your pages to detect unintended visual changes during development and deployment.

OG Image Generation

Generate dynamic Open Graph preview images by screenshotting custom HTML pages or templates.

Competitor Monitoring

Take periodic screenshots of competitor websites to track design changes, promotions, and A/B tests.

Link Previews

Generate thumbnail previews for URLs shared in your app, chat tool, or bookmarking service.

Archival & Compliance

Capture and archive webpage snapshots for legal compliance, audit trails, or historical records.

Quick start

Copy this snippet and start making calls.

const res = await fetch('https://api.yepapi.com/v1/scrape/screenshot', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {
    'x-api-key': 'YOUR_API_KEY',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json',
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    "url": "https://example.com",
    "fullPage": false,
    "width": 1920,
    "height": 1080
  }),
});
const data = await res.json();
console.log(data);

Why YepAPI is cheaper

No monthly minimums. No enterprise plans. Just pay per call.

Provider	Cost / call	Catch
YepAPI	$0.02	No minimum. Pay as you go.
ScrapingBee	$0.03	$49/mo minimum
ScreenshotAPI	$0.02	$29/mo plan
Urlbox	$0.03	$39/mo plan

Frequently asked questions

Capture screenshots of any URL with a headless browser. Get viewport or full-page screenshots with configurable dimensions. Returns a base64-encoded PNG image.

Each API call costs $0.02. No monthly minimums or subscriptions — you only pay for what you use.

Sign up for a free API key, then send a POST request to /v1/scrape/screenshot. Check the code example above for a ready-to-use snippet in JavaScript, cURL, or Python.

YepAPI bundles SEO, AI, and web scraping APIs under one key with no monthly minimums. You get lower per-call pricing, a unified dashboard, and one billing account instead of managing multiple providers.