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Webpage to Image API

Category: Web Tools & Image Generation
Endpoint: GET https://api.gugudata.io/v1/websitetools/url2image?appkey={{appkey}}
Description: Convert any webpage to high-quality PNG image with customizable capture options and device simulation

Overview

The Webpage to Image API from GuGuData provides powerful webpage screenshot capabilities that enable you to capture any publicly accessible website as a high-quality PNG image. This robust API offers extensive customization options including full-page capture, mobile device simulation, dark mode support, and high-DPI rendering. Perfect for website monitoring, social media previews, documentation, and automated testing.

Key highlights:

• Universal webpage capture – Screenshot any publicly accessible website or web application

• Flexible image dimensions – Customize width, height, and viewport settings

• Device simulation – Mobile, tablet, and desktop viewport options

• Advanced rendering options – Dark mode, high-DPI, and full-page capture

• Real-time processing – Generate screenshots on-demand with fast response times

• PNG format output – High-quality image files ready for immediate use

Demo URL

https://api.gugudata.io/v1/websitetools/url2image/demo

Request Parameters

Send a GET request to the endpoint with the following parameters:

Example Request:
GET https://api.gugudata.io/v1/websitetools/url2image?appkey=YOUR_APPKEY&url=https://www.gugudata.io&isFullPage=true&width=1200&height=800&isMobile=false&isDarkMode=false

Response Format

The API returns a PNG image file stream with the following characteristics:

Response Headers:

Content-Type: image/png
Cache-Control: public, max-age=86400
Content-Length: [image_size_in_bytes]

Error Codes

Features

1. Universal Website Support – Capture screenshots from any publicly accessible webpage

2. Flexible Image Dimensions – Customize width and height to fit your requirements

3. Full Page Capture – Screenshot entire webpage or just the visible viewport

4. Mobile Device Simulation – Test and capture responsive designs

5. Dark Mode Support – Capture websites in dark mode for modern aesthetics

6. High-DPI Rendering – Generate crisp images with up to 4x device scale factor

7. Cache Optimization – Force reload option to bypass cached content

8. Real-time Processing – Generate screenshots on-demand with fast response times

9. Global CDN Deployment – Fast and reliable image delivery worldwide

10. HTTPS Support – Secure API calls (TLS v1.0-1.3)

Use Cases

1. Website Monitoring – Automate visual regression testing and monitoring

2. Social Media Previews – Generate website preview images for social sharing

3. Documentation – Create visual documentation of web interfaces

4. Portfolio Generation – Capture website designs for portfolios

5. Competitor Analysis – Monitor competitor website changes

6. Marketing Materials – Create website screenshots for presentations

7. Quality Assurance – Visual testing across different devices and modes

8. Archive & Backup – Create visual backups of web content

9. Email Campaigns – Include website previews in email marketing

10. Blog Content – Enhance articles with website screenshots

Advanced Configuration Examples

Mobile Screenshot

GET /v1/websitetools/url2image?appkey=YOUR_APPKEY&url=https://example.com&isMobile=true&viewportWidth=375&viewportHeight=667&width=375&height=667

High-Resolution Full Page

GET /v1/websitetools/url2image?appkey=YOUR_APPKEY&url=https://example.com&isFullPage=true&deviceScaleFactor=2&width=2560&viewportWidth=1280

Dark Mode Capture

GET /v1/websitetools/url2image?appkey=YOUR_APPKEY&url=https://example.com&isDarkMode=true&width=1200&height=800

Getting Started

1. Register at GuGuData.io – Get your API access key

2. Choose Your Plan – Select the subscription that best fits your needs (starting at ¥99)

3. Make API Calls – Start capturing webpage screenshots

4. Integrate – Add screenshot functionality to your applications

Best Practices

1. Rate Limiting – Stay within the 100 requests per second limit

2. URL Validation – Ensure target URLs are publicly accessible

3. Dimension Optimization – Choose appropriate image dimensions for your use case

4. Error Handling – Implement proper error handling for all status codes

5. Caching Strategy – Consider caching screenshots for frequently accessed pages

6. Security – Keep your APPKEY secure and never expose it in client-side code

7. Testing – Test with different viewport sizes and device modes

8. Performance – Use appropriate image dimensions to balance quality and file size

Technical Specifications

• Supported Protocols: HTTP, HTTPS

• Maximum Image Width: 4096 pixels

• Maximum Image Height: 4096 pixels

• Supported Output Format: PNG

• Maximum File Size: 50MB

• Processing Timeout: 30 seconds

• Concurrent Requests: Up to 100 per second

• Geographic Coverage: Global CDN deployment

Integration Examples

cURL

curl -X GET "https://api.gugudata.io/v1/websitetools/url2image?appkey=YOUR_APPKEY&url=https://www.gugudata.io&isFullPage=true&width=1200" \
     -H "Accept: image/png" \
     --output screenshot.png

JavaScript (Node.js)

const response = await fetch("https://api.gugudata.io/v1/websitetools/url2image?appkey=YOUR_APPKEY&url=https://www.gugudata.io&isFullPage=true&width=1200");
const imageBuffer = await response.buffer();
require("fs").writeFileSync("screenshot.png", imageBuffer);

Python

import requests

response = requests.get('https://api.gugudata.io/v1/websitetools/url2image', params={
    'appkey': 'YOUR_APPKEY',
    'url': 'https://www.gugudata.io',
    'isFullPage': True,
    'width': 1200
})

with open('screenshot.png', 'wb') as f:
    f.write(response.content)

About GuGuData

GuGuData is a leading provider of data-centric APIs, offering solutions for Website Tools, QR Code Generation, Image Recognition, and more. Our services emphasize reliability, ease of use, and performance—helping developers build better applications faster.

Why Choose GuGuData:

• Proven Track Record – Nine years of reliable service

• Extensive API Portfolio – Over 4,200 APIs available

• High Customer Satisfaction – 95% customer satisfaction rate

• Global Infrastructure – Worldwide CDN deployment

• 24/7 Support – Dedicated technical assistance

• Competitive Pricing – Starting at ¥99 with ¥49 discount available

Transform your web applications with the Webpage to Image API. Visit our official website to explore more data-driven solutions from GuGuData.