Overview of Pixashot

A comprehensive introduction to Pixashot's capabilities, features, and documentation structure for screenshot automation and web content capture.

What is Pixashot?

Pixashot is a high-performance web screenshot service that converts web pages into high-quality images and PDFs. Built for reliability and flexibility, it uses modern browser automation and a unique single-context architecture to deliver consistent, efficient screenshots at any scale.

Whether you need screenshots for automated testing, content archiving, or production applications, Pixashot offers the customization and performance to meet your needs.

Core Features

Screenshot Capabilities

High-Fidelity Capture: Generate pixel-perfect screenshots, including Retina display support
Multiple Output Formats: Save as PNG, JPEG, WebP, PDF, or HTML
Flexible Viewports: Customize sizes and pixel density for any device
Full Page Support: Intelligently capture entire scrollable content
Element Selection: Target specific page elements with precision

Advanced Features

Single Browser Context: Optimize performance through efficient resource sharing and memory management (Learn more)
Dynamic Content: Handle JavaScript-rendered content, animations, and complex web applications (Learn more)
Interactive Capture: Automate clicks, form inputs, and navigation before capturing (Learn more)
Smart Resource Management: Auto-cleanup, caching, and rate limiting (Learn more)
Enterprise Security: Token authentication, HTTPS, and comprehensive resource protection (Learn more)

Getting Started

Quick Start with Docker

# Launch Pixashot
docker run -p 8080:8080 \
  -e AUTH_TOKEN=your_secret_token \
  gpriday/pixashot:latest

# Take your first screenshot
curl -X POST http://localhost:8080/capture \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer your_secret_token" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "url": "https://example.com",
    "format": "png",
    "full_page": true
  }'

Production on Google Cloud Run

gcloud run deploy pixashot \
  --image gpriday/pixashot:latest \
  --platform managed \
  --memory 2Gi \
  --cpu 1 \
  --timeout 300 \
  --set-env-vars="AUTH_TOKEN=your_secret_token"

See all deployment options