Introducing Pixcap: A Screenshot API Built for Developers

We're excited to introduce Pixcap, a screenshot API designed from the ground up for developers who need reliable, high-quality website captures without the complexity of managing browser infrastructure.

The Problem We're Solving

If you've ever tried to capture website screenshots programmatically, you know the pain. Setting up headless Chrome, managing Puppeteer or Playwright, dealing with memory leaks, handling timeouts, scaling workers... it's a lot of infrastructure work that distracts from building your actual product.

Even with managed browser services, you often end up wrestling with complex APIs, inconsistent rendering, or paying for features you don't need. We wanted something simpler.

What Pixcap Does

Pixcap provides a clean REST API for capturing screenshots. Here's how simple it is:

curl "https://pixcap.dev/api/v1/screenshot?url=https://stripe.com" \
  -H "X-API-Key: pix_your_api_key" \
  -o screenshot.png

That's it. One request, one screenshot. The API handles all the complexity of rendering modern websites: JavaScript execution, web fonts, lazy loading, responsive layouts, and more.

Key Features

Single Screenshot API

Capture any public URL with customizable options:

• Viewport control - Set exact dimensions for consistent captures
• Full-page screenshots - Capture entire scrollable pages
• Format options - PNG, JPEG, or WebP with quality settings
• Dark mode - Force dark color scheme for supported sites
• Wait conditions - Wait for specific elements or network idle

Bulk Sitemap Capture

Need to screenshot an entire website? Just provide a sitemap URL and we'll capture every page, organized by URL structure, delivered as a ZIP file. Perfect for:

• Visual regression testing across your site
• Creating website archives before redesigns
• Generating preview images for all your pages
• Competitor analysis and monitoring

VPN Connector for Internal Sites

This is where Pixcap really stands out. Need to capture screenshots of internal dashboards, staging environments, or apps behind your firewall? Deploy our lightweight connector inside your network:

# Run the connector with Docker
docker run -d \
  -e PIXCAP_CONNECTOR_TOKEN=pxc_your_token \
  -e PIXCAP_CONNECTOR_NAME=staging-network \
  pixcap/connector

Once connected, you can capture screenshots of internal URLs through the same API, with all traffic routed securely through your connector. No VPN configuration, no firewall changes, no exposed ports.

Use Cases

Simple Pricing

We believe in straightforward pricing. No subscriptions, no monthly commitments. Buy credits when you need them, and they never expire.

• 100 free credits to get started
• $0.005 per screenshot at the starter tier
• Volume discounts up to 60% for larger packages

Every feature is available at every tier. No artificial limitations on viewport sizes, formats, or API options.

Getting Started

Ready to try it out? Here's how to get started in under a minute:

1. Sign up at pixcap.dev with your email
2. Check your inbox for the magic link (no password needed)
3. Grab your API key from the dashboard
4. Make your first API call

New accounts get 100 free credits, enough to test the API thoroughly before deciding if it fits your needs.

What's Next

We're just getting started. On our roadmap:

• PDF generation - Convert web pages to PDFs with the same simple API
• Scheduled captures - Set up recurring screenshots with webhooks
• Visual diff API - Compare screenshots and detect changes automatically
• More output formats - AVIF, animated GIFs, and video captures

We'd love to hear what features matter most to you. Drop us a line or open an issue on GitHub.