SnapRender is a screenshot API designed for developers who need to programmatically capture images or extract content from websites at scale. It enables users to capture any URL as a PNG, JPEG, WebP, or PDF, and also supports the extraction of Markdown, text, HTML, links, and metadata from web pages. The service is suitable for use cases such as generating website thumbnails, link previews, social cards, scheduled captures for compliance or monitoring, and providing AI agents with visual access to web pages.
Key features include batch screenshot capabilities, allowing up to 50 URLs to be processed in a single API call, and webhook notifications for batch job completion with HMAC-signed payloads and automatic retries. SnapRender supports pre-signed URLs for secure access without exposing API keys. It offers device emulation for various devices such as iPhone, iPad, and Pixel, as well as custom viewport sizes. Additional options include ad and cookie banner blocking, dark mode captures, smart caching with R2-backed storage and configurable TTL, and SSRF protection by blocking private IPs, localhost, and cloud metadata endpoints. Users can also render raw HTML or Markdown to images via POST requests.
The API is accessible via a simple HTTP request and is compatible with any programming language. Official SDKs are available for Node.js, Python, and Go, with PHP and Ruby support planned. Integrations are provided for AI and automation platforms such as MCP, ChatGPT Actions, LangChain, and n8n. The API is documented with an OpenAPI specification and supports JSON response mode, making it adaptable for a variety of workflows and agentic applications.
SnapRender offers a transparent pricing model with a free plan that includes 200 screenshots per month, a 10 requests per minute burst rate, and a 1-day cache. Paid plans start at $9 per month, with higher tiers offering increased request rates and a 30-day cache. No credit card is required to get started, and users can access a free API key immediately after signing up.
snaprender sits in PulseGate's API design, testing & docs category. It focuses on automating the process of capturing webpage screenshots via an API for developers. snaprender is an open-source project aimed at developers needing automated screenshot capture. The project is open source (MIT). snaprender is available on the web, the command line, and API.
snaprender first shipped in 2026. Among its 5 catalogued features are screenshot capture, Python SDK, and API integration. It exposes integrations via an MCP server and a public API.
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