BoltShot

BoltShot is a screenshot API that enables developers, marketers, and businesses to capture high-quality screenshots of any URL instantly. It eliminates the hassle of maintaining headless browser infrastructure like Puppeteer or Selenium by providing a fast, reliable web capture API with features like full-page capture, device emulation, ad blocking, and cookie banner removal.

What Makes BoltShot Stand Out

• Clean screenshots: Automatically removes cookie banners, ads, popups, and overlays for distraction-free captures.
• Multiple output formats: Supports PNG, JPEG, WebP, and PDF with customizable quality settings.
• Device emulation: Capture screenshots in mobile, tablet, or desktop viewports, or specify custom dimensions.
• Smart caching and CDN: Built-in caching with configurable TTL and global CDN delivery for sub-100ms response times.
• S3 storage integration: Automatically upload screenshots to your S3-compatible storage with direct URL access.

Who Should Use BoltShot

• Web developers and engineers who need to automate website screenshots for documentation, testing, or visual regression without managing their own infrastructure.
• Marketing and content teams that require clean, consistent product screenshots for landing pages, social media, and reports.
• E-commerce and analytics platforms looking to generate visual previews or automated visual records for compliance and auditing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BoltShot?

BoltShot is a cloud-based screenshot API that turns any URL into a high-quality image or PDF. It handles browser rendering, full-page capture, and cleanup automatically, so you don't need to run or maintain headless browsers yourself.

How does BoltShot work?

You send a simple HTTP request with the URL and optional parameters (device, format, fullPage, etc.), and BoltShot returns the screenshot image directly or stores it in your S3 bucket. It supports JavaScript rendering and can capture single elements using CSS selectors.

What are the limitations of the free plan?

The free plan includes 100 screenshots per month with no credit card required. It covers all features including full-page capture, device emulation, and ad blocking. Higher-volume plans are available for teams and enterprises.