URL TO IMAGE
Convert any webpage URL into a high-quality image instantly. Perfect for archiving, thumbnails, and social previews
Due to CORS policies, live previews may be restricted for some domains. The capture engine operates server-side and will bypass these limitations.
Visual Confirmation
curl -X POST https://api.pictify.io/image \ -H "Content-Type: application/json" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \ -d '{ "url": "https://example.com", "width": 1200, "height": 630, "fileExtension": "png" }'
Automate with the API
Convert any URL to an image programmatically. Generate screenshots, link previews, and image URLs in your CI/CD pipeline.
// Capture any URL as an image
const response = await fetch('https://api.pictify.io/image', {
method: 'POST',
headers: {
'Content-Type': 'application/json',
'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
},
body: JSON.stringify({
url: 'https://example.com',
selector: '#main-content', // optional: capture specific element
width: 1200,
height: 630
})
});
const { image } = await response.json();
console.log(image.url); // https://cdn.pictify.io/img/abc123.pngWhat You Can Build
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OG Image Fallbacks
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Web Archiving
Capture and store visual snapshots of competitor pages, legal evidence, or content for compliance.
Image Link Converter
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FAQ
What is URL to Image?
How does it work?
Can I customize it?
Privacy?
Why Use This Tool?
- Instant Archiving of web pages
- Generate OG Images for social media
- Visual monitoring for QA teams
Pro Tips
- 01. Ensure the URL is publicly accessible.
- 02. Use the selector to remove ads/navbars.
- 03. Check mobile viewports for responsive sites.
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