Free Screenshot API in 2026
Get 100 free screenshots per day with ShotAPI. No credit card required, no feature restrictions. All formats supported.
What You Get on the Free Tier
Get Started in 3 Steps
Sign Up
Visit dashboard.shotapi.io and create an account. No credit card required.
Get Your API Key
Copy your API key from the dashboard. It's instantly active.
Make Your First Request
curl "https://shotapi.io/api/screenshot?url=https://example.com" \
-H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \
--output screenshot.pngPerfect For
Website Thumbnails
Generate preview images for link directories, bookmarking tools, or content aggregators.
Social Media Previews
Auto-generate Open Graph images for blog posts, landing pages, or dynamic content.
Visual Regression Testing
Catch UI bugs by comparing screenshots before and after deployments.
PDF Reports
Convert web pages to PDF for invoices, receipts, or documentation.
How Does It Compare?
| Feature | ShotAPI Free | Puppeteer DIY | Other APIs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screenshots/Month | 3,000 | Unlimited (but infrastructure cost) | 100-1,000 |
| Credit Card Required | No | N/A | Usually yes |
| All Formats | ✓ PNG, JPEG, WebP, PDF | ✓ All formats | Usually PNG only |
| Full Page Screenshots | ✓ | ✓ | Paid tier only |
| Dark Mode Support | ✓ | ✓ | Rarely |
| Maintenance | Zero | High (updates, bugs, scaling) | Zero |
| Infrastructure | None | $20-50/month server | None |
Advanced Features on Free Tier
No feature restrictions. Everything available on day one:
curl "https://shotapi.io/api/screenshot?url=https://example.com&fullPage=true&format=webp&darkMode=true&blockAds=true&width=1920&height=1080" \
-H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY"Full Page
Capture entire scrollable content
Custom Viewport
Any width/height combination
Dark Mode
Force dark color scheme
Ad Blocking
Remove ads and trackers
Cookie Banners
Auto-dismiss GDPR popups
CSS Selectors
Capture specific elements
Start Taking Screenshots for Free
No credit card. No feature restrictions. 100 screenshots per day, forever.