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Tutorials, guides, and everything you need to know about screenshot APIs

Blog 7 min read

The Real Cost of Self-Hosting Website Screenshots: It's Not Free

I tracked every hour and dollar I spent running Puppeteer in production for six months. Self-hosting screenshots cost me $400/month. Here's the full breakdown.

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Blog 11 min read

Give Your AI Agent Eyes: How to Let LLMs See the Internet

AI agents are blind to the visual web. Here's how to fix that in 5 minutes. Working code for Claude MCP, OpenAI, OpenClaw, LangChain, and more. 500 free screenshots/month, cheapest on the market.

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Blog 12 min read

Build an OpenClaw Skill That Screenshots Any Website

Step-by-step OpenClaw skill tutorial for building a screenshot skill with SnapRender. Works with OpenClaw (formerly MoltBot). Give your AI agent vision in 5 minutes with skill config, API integration, and real example commands.

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Blog 10 min read

Best Screenshot API in 2026: Comparison & Pricing Guide

Find the best screenshot API in 2026. We compare pricing, features, and performance of the top 6 screenshot APIs to help you choose.

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Blog 7 min read

How to Block Cookie Banners Programmatically: Developer Guide

Remove cookie consent popups from automated screenshots and web scraping. Covers CSS injection, request interception, and API-based solutions.

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Blog 7 min read

How to Convert HTML to Image: 4 Methods Compared (2026)

Convert HTML to PNG, JPEG, or WebP images using Node.js, Python, or an API. We compare Puppeteer, Playwright, html2canvas, and screenshot APIs.

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Blog 7 min read

How to Take Mobile Screenshots of Any Website: Developer Guide

Capture mobile screenshots of any website using device emulation. Covers iPhone, Android, iPad, and custom viewports with Node.js, Python, and API examples.

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Blog 7 min read

How to Take Screenshots with Puppeteer in 2026: Complete Guide

Learn how to capture website screenshots with Puppeteer in Node.js. Covers full-page capture, device emulation, PDF generation, and a simpler API alternative.

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Blog 11 min read

Screenshot API Comparison 2026: Features, Pricing & Performance

Detailed screenshot API comparison for 2026. Side-by-side features, pricing tables, code examples, and use case recommendations.

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Blog 6 min read

How to Screenshot a Website with Python: 3 Working Methods

Take website screenshots in Python using Playwright, Selenium, or a screenshot API. Complete code examples for each approach with setup instructions.

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Blog 7 min read

How to Generate Website Thumbnails Automatically in 2026

Build an automatic website thumbnail generator using Node.js, Python, or an API. Covers link previews, bookmark managers, and social cards.

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