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DomShot

The programmatic screenshot API for developers. Capture website screenshots with a simple HTTP request.

What is DomShot

DomShot is a REST API that converts any public URL into a screenshot. Send a request with your target URL, receive an image file in response. No servers to manage, no browsers to maintain. Just HTTP requests and responses.

Use cases

Thumbnail generation

Generate preview images for links, social media shares, or marketing materials.

Website monitoring

Track visual changes over time. Compare screenshots to detect layout shifts, content updates, or visual regressions.

Archiving

Store historical snapshots of websites for compliance, legal, or documentation purposes.

Testing

Automated visual regression testing. Capture screenshots before and after code changes to ensure nothing breaks.

Automation

Integrate screenshots into your workflow: generate reports, create documentation, or build monitoring dashboards.

Key features

  • Simple - One endpoint, one request, one response
  • Fast - 4-hour cache on all screenshots
  • Flexible - Multiple formats, viewports, and customization options
  • Fair pricing - Pay only for successful screenshots, cache hits are free

Get started for free

Sign up and get 100 free credits every month. No credit card required.