Multi-Resolution Screenshot Tool

Take screenshots of any URL at multiple viewport sizes in a single run. Capture mobile, tablet, desktop, and 4K screenshots simultaneously with 8 built-in device presets. Supports full-page capture, PNG/JPEG/WebP output, cookie banner dismissal, and element-specific screenshots.

Perfect for responsive design QA, visual regression testing, multi-device previews, SEO audits, and client reporting.

Why Use This Actor

Unlike single-viewport screenshot tools that require separate runs for each device size, this actor captures all viewport variations in one run — saving time, compute costs, and workflow complexity.

Feature	This Actor	Other Screenshot Actors
Multi-resolution per run	Yes (unlimited)	No (1 per run)
Device presets	8 built-in	None
Full-page capture	Yes	Partial
WebP output	Yes	No
Cookie banner dismissal	Auto-detect	No
Element screenshots	Yes (clipSelector)	No
Structured file naming	Yes (customizable)	Random IDs

How to Use

Zero-config (desktop screenshot of crawlee.dev):

No input needed — runs with defaults.

Multi-resolution responsive QA:

{
  "urls": [
    { "url": "https://example.com", "label": "homepage" },
    { "url": "https://example.com/about", "label": "about" }
  ],
  "presets": ["mobile", "tablet", "desktop"],
  "fullPage": true
}

Custom viewport dimensions:

{
  "urls": [{ "url": "https://example.com", "label": "og-image" }],
  "viewports": [{ "width": 1200, "height": 630, "label": "og" }],
  "format": "jpeg",
  "quality": 90
}

Screenshots are saved to the Key-Value Store. Retrieve them via the Apify API or download from the Console.

Input Configuration

Parameter	Default	Description
urls	crawlee.dev	Array of { url, label } objects. Max 100.
presets	["desktop"]	Device presets: mobile, tablet, desktop, desktopHd, 4k, ultrawide
fullPage	false	Capture full scrollable page
format	png	Output: png, jpeg, or webp
quality	80	JPEG/WebP quality (1-100)
clipSelector	—	Screenshot only this CSS element
hideSelectors	[]	Hide elements before capture
dismissCookieBanners	true	Auto-dismiss cookie consent
waitForSelector	—	Wait for element before capture
waitForTimeout	3000	Wait ms after page load
fileNamePattern	{label}_{preset}_{width}x{height}	KV store key pattern

Output Format

Each screenshot produces a dataset item:

{
  "url": "https://example.com",
  "label": "homepage",
  "viewport": {
    "width": 375,
    "height": 812,
    "deviceScaleFactor": 2,
    "isMobile": true,
    "preset": "mobile"
  },
  "screenshot": {
    "kvStoreKey": "homepage_mobile_375x812.png",
    "kvStoreUrl": "https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/.../records/homepage_mobile_375x812.png",
    "format": "png",
    "width": 750,
    "height": 1624,
    "fileSizeBytes": 245760,
    "fileSizeHuman": "240.0 KB"
  },
  "page": {
    "title": "Example Domain",
    "statusCode": 200,
    "fullPageHeight": 812,
    "loadTimeMs": 1234
  },
  "capturedAt": "2025-01-15T10:30:00.000Z",
  "errors": []
}

A RUN_SUMMARY JSON is saved to the KV store with totals, durations, and per-screenshot status.

Tips and Advanced Usage

• Cookie banners: Enabled by default. Auto-detects OneTrust, CookieBot, Quantcast, and generic consent banners.
• Authenticated pages: Pass session cookies via the cookies input for pages behind login.
• Custom JS: Use javascript to modify the page before capture (e.g., change theme, remove elements).
• Performance: Set blockResources: ["image", "font"] for faster captures when full rendering isn't needed.
• Element screenshots: Use clipSelector: "#hero" to capture just one component.
• Lazy loading: scrollToBottom (default: true) triggers intersection observers for lazy images.

Pricing

Pay-per-event pricing: $0.005 per screenshot ($5.00 per 1,000).

One screenshot = one URL at one viewport. Examples:

• 1 URL x 1 viewport = 1 screenshot = $0.005
• 10 URLs x 3 viewports = 30 screenshots = $0.15
• 100 URLs x 8 viewports = 800 screenshots = $4.00

Failed screenshots (navigation errors, timeouts) are not charged.

FAQ

What viewport sizes are supported?

8 built-in presets: mobile (375x812), mobileLandscape (812x375), tablet (768x1024), tabletLandscape (1024x768), desktop (1280x800), desktopHd (1920x1080), 4k (3840x2160), ultrawide (2560x1080). Custom dimensions also supported.

Can I capture full-page screenshots?

Yes. Set fullPage: true to capture the entire scrollable page. Lazy-loaded images are triggered by auto-scrolling before capture.

How do I handle cookie consent banners?

Enabled by default via dismissCookieBanners: true. Supports major consent managers. Use hideSelectors or clickSelectors for custom banners.

Can I screenshot pages that require login?

Yes. Pass session cookies via the cookies input or set auth headers via httpHeaders.

What's the maximum number of URLs per run?

100 URLs per run with up to 20 viewports each.

What output formats are supported?

PNG (default, lossless), JPEG (lossy, smaller files), and WebP (modern, best compression). Quality configurable for JPEG/WebP.

How are screenshots named in the Key-Value Store?

Following the fileNamePattern template. Default: {label}_{preset}_{width}x{height}.{format}. Example: homepage_mobile_375x812.png.

How is a "screenshot" defined for pricing?

One URL captured at one viewport = one billable screenshot. Multiple viewports of the same URL count as multiple screenshots.