The preview may be blocked by some sites' CORS rules — capture always runs server-side and works regardless.
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Automate with the API
Convert any URL to an image programmatically. Generate screenshots for link previews, monitoring, and archives from your own code.
Get your API key// 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
Generate Open Graph images on-the-fly for pages that don't have custom social previews.
Web Archiving
Capture and store visual snapshots of competitor pages, legal evidence, or content for compliance.
Image Link Converter
Convert any URL to a picture URL that can be embedded anywhere: Notion, Confluence, Slack, or email.
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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