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Guides, tutorials, and updates from the pxshot team.
How to Capture Website Screenshots with an API in 2025
Learn how to programmatically capture website screenshots using a screenshot API. Step-by-step guide with code examples in JavaScript, Python, and cURL.
Read itURL to Image API: The Complete Developer Guide
Everything you need to know about URL-to-image APIs: how they work, performance tips, format comparison, and production integration patterns.
Read itHow to Generate Open Graph Images Automatically with a Screenshot API
Automate your OG image generation using a screenshot API. Create dynamic social media preview images for every page without manual design work.
Read itScreenshot API vs Puppeteer vs Playwright: Which Should You Use?
Compare screenshot APIs with self-hosted Puppeteer and Playwright solutions. Understand the trade-offs in cost, reliability, and maintenance for your use case.
Read itHow to Build a Link Preview Feature Using a Screenshot API
Add rich link previews to your app with visual thumbnails of any URL. Complete tutorial with frontend and backend code for building unfurl-style link cards.
Read itHow to Convert Webpages to PDF with an API: Invoices, Reports & More
Generate professional PDFs from HTML templates using a screenshot API. Perfect for invoices, receipts, certificates, and automated report generation.
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