Overview
Browshot is a screenshot API that captures web pages rendered in real browsers (Chrome, Firefox) at any screen resolution or as any device type, including mobile and tablet. An API key is required and can be obtained after free registration. It is well-suited for generating website thumbnails, content moderation screenshots, or visual regression testing.
Beginner Tip
Register at browshot.com to get a free API key with monthly credits. Start with the /api/v1/screenshot/simple endpoint for a synchronous screenshot, which is simpler than the async two-step flow.
Available Data
Example Response
{
"id": "Dwu85P9SOIk",
"urls": {
"full": "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-...",
"regular": "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-...?w=1080",
"thumb": "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-...?w=200"
},
"width": 4000,
"height": 3000,
"user": {
"name": "John Doe",
"username": "johndoe"
}
} Field Reference
id Unique screenshot job ID used to retrieve the result later. status Current state of the screenshot: in_queue, processing, or finished. screenshot_url URL of the captured screenshot image once the job is finished. url The target URL that was screenshotted. width Width of the screenshot in pixels. height Height of the screenshot in pixels. Implementation Example
// ⚠️ Note: This URL may be a documentation page. Check official docs for actual API endpoint.
const url = "https://browshot.com/api/documentation";
// Replace headers or query params with the values required by this API.
const response = await fetch(url, {
headers: {
"X-API-Key": "YOUR_API_KEY"
}
});
if (!response.ok) throw new Error(`Request failed: ${response.status}`);
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data); What Can You Build?
Note: These code examples are AI-generated and unverified. Always refer to the official API documentation for accurate usage.
Common Errors & Troubleshooting
Matrix Score Breakdown
Partially tested on Apr 5, 2026
Technical Specifications
Related Tags
Alternatives to Browshot
Technical alternatives for different use cases.
Multi-browser screenshot service with device emulation
Simple website thumbnail generation
Cross-browser screenshot testing
Multiple browser engines with mobile device simulation
Simple single-page screenshot needs
Testing across different browser engines and devices
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