URL to Image
URL to image refers to the process of converting a website URL into an image file by capturing a screenshot of the rendered web page. This is accomplished using screenshot APIs or headless browsers that load the page and export it as PNG, JPEG, WebP, or PDF.
How URL to Image Works
When you convert a URL to an image, a headless browser performs these steps:
- Navigates to the specified URL
- Renders HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Waits for the page to fully load
- Captures the viewport or full page as an image
- Returns the image in your chosen format
Output Formats
URL to image services typically support multiple output formats:
PNG
Lossless compression, supports transparency. Best for UI screenshots.
JPEG
Lossy compression, smaller files. Good for photos and general use.
WebP
Modern format with superior compression. Ideal for web use.
Document format, great for archival and printing.
Example API Call
Converting a URL to image with GetScreenshot:
https://api.getscreenshotapi.com/
?apikey=YOUR_API_KEY
&url=https://example.com
&output=image
Common Use Cases
- Social sharing: Generate Open Graph images for link previews
- Link galleries: Display website previews in directories
- Documentation: Include website visuals in reports
- Archival: Preserve webpage appearances over time
URL to Image with GetScreenshot
GetScreenshot converts any URL to an image with a simple API call. Supports PNG, JPEG, WebP, and PDF output with options for custom viewports, full-page capture, and more.
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