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Screenshot API

A Screenshot API enables developers to programmatically capture website screenshots or snapshots of web pages, providing a visual representation of a website's appearance.

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API request example
https://api.phdapi.com/v1/screenshot?domain=google.com&token=validusertoken
JSON output example
{
    "status": "ok",
    "domain": "google.com",
    "screenshotURL": "https://api.phdapi/userimages/screenshot-vBK07EscZ.png"
    "isFresh": true
}

Usecases

  Website Previews
Developers can use the API to generate screenshots of websites for displaying website previews or thumbnail images in search results, bookmarks, or link previews.
  Content Archiving
The API can be used to capture screenshots of web pages to create an archive of how the content appeared at a specific point in time, ensuring historical preservation or evidence of website content.
  Visual Testing
Quality assurance or testing teams can utilize the API to automatically capture screenshots of web pages during testing processes, allowing them to visually compare changes, identify UI issues, or validate design consistency.
  Content Monitoring
Companies or individuals can leverage the API to periodically capture screenshots of specific web pages or sections to monitor changes, track competitors' websites, or identify unauthorized content usage.
  Visual Documentation
Technical writers or documentation teams can use the API to automatically generate screenshots of web-based software or platforms for creating visual documentation or tutorials.
  UI/UX Design
Designers can capture screenshots of websites or specific elements to gather design inspiration, conduct competitor analysis, or create design case studies.