📸Screenshots & Previews
Affordable Screenshot API for Developers
Most screenshot APIs charge per screenshot. That math gets scary fast if you're generating previews for thousands of URLs. denkbot.dog has a free public endpoint and a generous authenticated tier. The dog takes photos. You don't watch the meter.
What you'd use this for
Startups building link preview features, indie developers adding visual URL cards, small teams that need screenshots without per-screenshot billing.
How it works
example
<!-- Free public endpoint — no auth needed -->
<img src="https://api.denkbot.dog/screenshot?url=https%3A%2F%2Fexample.com" />
# Authenticated — higher limits
curl -X POST https://api.denkbot.dog/screenshot \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{ "url": "https://example.com" }' \
--output shot.pngQuestions & Answers
Is the public GET /screenshot really free?+
Yes. 20 requests/minute per IP. No auth required.
How does pricing compare to competitors?+
Our free tier alone covers what most competitors charge for. We haven't figured out the business model yet — that's honest.
Can I use the free endpoint in production?+
At low volume, yes. For production at scale, use the authenticated endpoint.
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Ready to start fetching?
€19/year. Unlimited requests. API key ready in 30 seconds.