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Code Snippet to Image

Create beautiful, syntax‑highlighted code screenshots. Free tool powered by our HTML β†’ Image API.

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πŸ’» What is a Code to Image Generator?

A Code to Image Generator is a powerful tool that converts your source code into beautiful, syntax-highlighted images. Perfect for sharing code snippets on social media, creating documentation, presentations, or blog posts. Our generator supports multiple programming languages and offers extensive customization options including themes, fonts, and styling.

Whether you're a developer sharing code on Twitter, a technical writer creating documentation, or an educator preparing programming tutorials, our code to image generator makes your code visually appealing and professional-looking.

✨ Benefits of Using Our Code to Image Generator

  • Support for 25+ programming languages including JavaScript, Python, Java, C++, and more
  • 18+ beautiful syntax highlighting themes including dark and light options
  • 12+ popular coding fonts including JetBrains Mono, Fira Code, and more
  • Customizable window frames and backgrounds for professional appearance
  • Advanced styling options including opacity, shadows, and blur effects
  • Real-time preview to see exactly how your image will look
  • High-quality PNG output perfect for social media and documentation
  • No watermarks and completely free to use

πŸš€ How to Use Our Code to Image Generator

1

Choose Your Programming Language

Select from 25+ supported programming languages including JavaScript, Python, Java, C++, TypeScript, and more. Each language gets proper syntax highlighting automatically.

2

Paste or Type Your Code

Enter your code in the text area. You can use our sample code for each language or paste your own code snippet. The preview will update in real-time.

3

Customize the Appearance

Choose from 18+ themes, 12+ fonts, and customize padding, border radius, background styles, and advanced effects like shadows and blur.

4

Preview Your Image

See exactly how your code image will look with our real-time preview. Adjust dimensions, scaling, and other settings as needed.

5

Generate and Download

Click "Generate Image" to create your high-quality PNG image. Copy the URL or download the image directly to use in your projects.

🌍 Real-World Use Cases

πŸ“± Social Media Sharing

Share beautiful code snippets on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and other social platforms. Stand out with professional-looking code images that get more engagement.

πŸ“š Documentation & Tutorials

Create stunning code examples for technical documentation, API guides, and programming tutorials. Make your documentation more visually appealing and easier to follow.

🎯 Presentations & Slides

Include beautiful code images in your technical presentations, conference talks, and educational slides. Perfect for highlighting key code concepts.

✍️ Blog Posts & Articles

Enhance your technical blog posts and articles with syntax-highlighted code images. Make your content more engaging and professional-looking.

🏫 Education & Teaching

Create clear, readable code examples for programming courses, workshops, and educational materials. Help students understand code structure visually.

πŸ’Ό Portfolio & Resume

Showcase your coding skills in portfolios and resumes with beautiful code screenshots. Demonstrate your expertise in various programming languages.

⭐ Best Practices for Creating Code Images

To create the most effective and professional-looking code images, follow these best practices:

Code Quality & Readability

  • Keep code snippets concise and focused on the main concept
  • Use proper indentation and formatting for better readability
  • Include meaningful comments when necessary
  • Remove or replace sensitive information like API keys

Visual Design & Styling

  • Choose themes that match your brand or presentation style
  • Use high-contrast themes for better readability
  • Select fonts that are clear and professional-looking
  • Use appropriate padding and spacing for clean appearance

πŸ’‘ Pro Tips

  • Use line numbers for longer code snippets to help with references
  • Test different background styles to find what works best for your use case
  • Consider your target platform's image size requirements when setting dimensions
  • Save your favorite settings combinations for consistency across projects

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What programming languages are supported?
We support 25+ programming languages including JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, C++, C#, PHP, Ruby, Go, Rust, Swift, HTML, CSS, SQL, JSON, YAML, Markdown, and many more. Each language gets proper syntax highlighting automatically.
Can I customize the appearance of my code images?
Absolutely! You can choose from 18+ themes, 12+ coding fonts, customize padding, border radius, background styles, add window frames, and even apply advanced effects like shadows, blur, and opacity. The preview updates in real-time so you can see exactly how your image will look.
What image formats are supported?
Currently, we generate high-quality PNG images, which are perfect for social media, documentation, and presentations. PNG format ensures crisp text rendering and supports transparency for flexible use in various contexts.
Is there a limit on code length?
While there's no strict character limit, we recommend keeping code snippets reasonably sized for best visual results. Very long code may result in smaller text or require scrolling. For best results, focus on the most important parts of your code.
Can I use the generated images commercially?
Yes! All images generated with our code to image generator can be used for both personal and commercial purposes. There are no watermarks and no licensing restrictions on the output images.
How do I share code images on social media?
After generating your code image, you can download it directly or copy the image URL. Most social media platforms work well with our standard image dimensions. For Twitter, consider using a more horizontal aspect ratio, while Instagram works well with square formats.

πŸ”§ Supported Programming Languages

Our code to image generator supports syntax highlighting for all major programming languages and file formats:

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JavaScript
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TypeScript
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Python
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PHP
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Ruby
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Go
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Rust
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Swift
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HTML
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CSS
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And many more! Each language gets proper syntax highlighting and formatting automatically.

API Ready

Automate code cards with our API

Push release notes, blog updates, and onboarding experiences live with consistent, on-brand code visuals rendered via API.

  • Generate branded code cards for release notes, changelogs, and blogs automatically
  • Render at platform-specific dimensions for social media, docs, and in-app UIs
  • Securely manage API tokens, usage analytics, and rate limits from the dashboard

Need custom fonts or private templates? Talk to us for enterprise access.

API Request Pictify
curl -X POST https://api.pictify.io/image \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
-d '{
"html": "<div class="code-card">' + code + '</div>",
"width": 1600,
"height": 900,
"fileExtension": "png"
}'