# Website Screenshot & PDF API - Full Page, Mobile, $1.50/1K (`plotpointtech/website-screenshot-pdf-generator`) Actor

Capture any web page as a full-page PNG or JPEG screenshot or a print-ready PDF in a real Chrome browser. Desktop, tablet or mobile sizes, cookie banners hidden, direct download links. $1.50 per 1,000 pages.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/plotpointtech/website-screenshot-pdf-generator.md
- **Developed by:** [Plot Point Technologies](https://apify.com/plotpointtech) (community)
- **Categories:** Developer tools, Automation
- **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $0.93 / 1,000 page captures

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.
Since this Actor supports Apify Store discounts, the price gets lower the higher subscription plan you have.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

An Actor is a serverless cloud program that runs on the Apify platform. It has two run modes.
In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours,
and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store.
In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server.

Apify vocabulary and the platform model are defined once, in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md.

## How to integrate an Actor?

If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects.
You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready.

Do not guess an integration path. Every one of them is in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md: the Apify MCP server, Agent Skills with the Apify CLI, the JavaScript and Python clients, the REST API, and the account-free path for an agent with no human to sign in. It also carries the rule on stating cost before the first paid run.

For examples already wired to this Actor's own input schema, see the [API](#api) section below.

Each client library has reference documentation the quickstart does not restate: [JavaScript/TypeScript](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs.md) (`npm install apify-client`) and [Python](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs.md) (`pip install apify-client`).

# README

## Website Screenshot & PDF API: Full Page, Mobile and Bulk

**Capture any public web page as a PNG or JPEG screenshot, full page or visible screen only, or save it as a print-ready PDF.** Pages are opened in a real Chromium browser, so modern JavaScript sites render as visitors see them. Each file is stored with the run and returned with a direct download link, page title, final URL, HTTP status, image size and file size.

### What can this screenshot tool do?

- **Capture in bulk:** many URLs per run, two at a time by default.
- **Full page or viewport**, in **PNG, JPEG or PDF** (A4, Letter, Legal, A3, Tabloid, portrait or landscape).
- **Device sizes:** Desktop 1920x1080, Laptop 1366x768, Tablet 768x1024, Mobile 390x844 (tablet and mobile load the mobile layout), or any custom width and height.
- **Capture one element** with a CSS selector such as `#pricing`.
- **Clean captures:** hide common cookie banners with CSS (nothing is clicked or accepted), add custom CSS to hide chat widgets, scroll first so lazy images load.
- **Control timing:** wait for network idle, load or HTML ready, plus an extra delay.
- **Skip error pages** (HTTP errors and bot-check screens) so you do not pay for them.

### What data do you get?

| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| `url`, `finalUrl`, `httpStatus`, `pageTitle` | The page captured |
| `format`, `device`, `fullPage`, `selector` | Capture settings |
| `width`, `height`, `fileSizeBytes` | Image size and file size |
| `fileKey`, `fileUrl` | Key in the run's key-value store and a direct download link |
| `capturedAt` | Time of capture (UTC) |

### Who uses it?

- **Marketing and SEO teams** archiving landing pages and competitor pages over time.
- **Agencies and QA teams** checking how sites look on desktop, tablet and mobile.
- **Compliance and legal teams** keeping dated visual records of pages, terms or ads.
- **Developers and AI agents** that need an image or PDF of a page inside an automated workflow.

### How to use it

1. Click **Try for free** (or **Start**).
2. Add **Page URLs**.
3. Pick **Output format**, **Full page** and **Device size**.
4. Run it and open each `fileUrl`, or download all files from the run's storage.
5. Schedule daily runs to build a visual history of key pages.

### Input example

```json
{
  "startUrls": [
    {
      "url": "https://apify.com"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.wikipedia.org"
    }
  ],
  "format": "png",
  "fullPage": true,
  "device": "mobile",
  "hideCookieBanners": true
}
```

### Output example

```json
{
  "url": "https://apify.com",
  "finalUrl": "https://apify.com/",
  "httpStatus": 200,
  "pageTitle": "Apify: Marketplace of ready-to-run tools for AI",
  "format": "png",
  "device": "desktop",
  "fullPage": true,
  "selector": null,
  "width": 1920,
  "height": 10000,
  "fileSizeBytes": 1230943,
  "fileKey": "apify.com-ae015be550.png",
  "fileUrl": "https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/QvZ3OT88RU4cPZsgF/records/apify.com-ae015be550.png?signature=1zQtVSuhzUgeROTsic7H5",
  "capturedAt": "2026-10-28T14:35:49Z"
}
```

### How much does it cost?

**$1.50 per 1,000 pages captured** ($0.0015 each), browser time included, plus a $0.00005 start fee per run.

| You capture | You pay |
|---|---|
| 100 pages | $0.15 |
| 1,000 pages on desktop and mobile (2,000 captures) | $3.00 |
| 10,000 pages | $15.00 |

Pages that fail to load, return an HTTP error or show a bot-check screen are skipped and not charged.

**Volume discounts on higher Apify plans.** The prices above are for the Apify Free plan. On paid plans the per-result price drops automatically: about 15% lower on Bronze, 25% lower on Silver and 38% lower on Gold and above.

### Use it via API, Make, Zapier, n8n or an AI agent

**Apify API.** Start a run and get the results back in one HTTP request (replace `YOUR_API_TOKEN` with the token from Apify Console > Settings > Integrations):

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/plotpointtech~website-screenshot-pdf-generator/run-sync-get-dataset-items?token=YOUR_API_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"startUrls": [{"url": "https://apify.com"}, {"url": "https://www.wikipedia.org"}], "format": "png", "fullPage": true, "device": "mobile", "hideCookieBanners": true}'
```

For longer jobs, start the run asynchronously and read the dataset when it finishes. Official `apify-client` libraries exist for Python and JavaScript; the **API** tab on this page has ready-made code.

**No-code automation.** Connect the tool to **Make, Zapier, n8n, Google Sheets, Slack, Airtable** or any webhook with Apify integrations, and use **Schedules** in Apify Console to run it hourly, daily or weekly.

**AI agents (MCP).** Give Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, VS Code or any MCP-compatible agent direct access to this tool through the hosted Apify MCP server. Add this server URL to your client:

```
https://mcp.apify.com?tools=plotpointtech/website-screenshot-pdf-generator
```

The agent can then call the tool with the same input fields shown above and read the results.

### FAQ

**Is it legal to take screenshots of websites?**
Capturing public pages for archiving, QA, monitoring or research is common practice. The tool does not log in or bypass bot protection or paywalls. Respect each website's terms of use and copyright when you use or publish captures.

**How long are files kept?**
According to your Apify storage retention settings. Download anything you need to keep long term.

**Why is a long page cut off?**
Full-page captures stop at the maximum height (default 10,000 px) to keep files manageable. Raise it if you need more.

**Will cookie banners always be hidden?**
Most common ones are. Unusual consent screens may still appear; use Custom CSS to hide anything left.

**Can I call it from my app or an AI agent?**
Yes. Use the API or the MCP server below and read the returned `fileUrl`.

### Related tools from Plot Point Technologies

- [SEO Audit Crawler - Titles, Meta, H1, Broken Pages & Links](https://apify.com/plotpointtech/sitemap-seo-page-audit): on-page SEO check of every page in a website's sitemap.
- [WHOIS & Domain Lookup - Bulk RDAP, DNS, SSL & Mail Provider](https://apify.com/plotpointtech/bulk-domain-lookup): registrar, expiry, DNS, email provider and SSL for any domain list.
- [Website to Markdown Crawler for AI, LLM & RAG - $1/1K](https://apify.com/plotpointtech/website-to-markdown-crawler): any website as clean Markdown for LLMs and RAG.

Plot Point Technologies is not affiliated with any of the websites you capture.

***

If this tool saved you time, we would be grateful for a short review on this page; it helps other people find it. If something did not work as expected, please open an issue on the **Issues** tab and we will look into it quickly.

# Actor input Schema

## `startUrls` (type: `array`):

The web pages to capture.

## `format` (type: `string`):

PNG (sharp, larger files), JPEG (smaller files) or PDF (printable document).

## `fullPage` (type: `boolean`):

Capture the whole scrollable page. Turn off to capture only the visible screen (viewport).

## `device` (type: `string`):

Desktop 1920x1080, Laptop 1366x768, Tablet 768x1024 or Mobile 390x844. Tablet and mobile load the site's mobile layout.

## `viewportWidth` (type: `integer`):

Overrides the device width.

## `viewportHeight` (type: `integer`):

Overrides the device height.

## `waitUntil` (type: `string`):

When the page counts as loaded. Network idle waits until the page stops loading resources (best for most sites).

## `delayMs` (type: `integer`):

Wait this long after loading before capturing, e.g. for animations.

## `selector` (type: `string`):

Optional, e.g. #main, .pricing-table. Images only.

## `hideCookieBanners` (type: `boolean`):

Hide common cookie and consent pop-ups from the capture with CSS. Nothing is clicked or accepted.

## `customCss` (type: `string`):

Optional CSS added to every page before capture, e.g. to hide a chat widget: .chat-widget { display: none !important; }

## `jpegQuality` (type: `integer`):

1 to 100. Higher is sharper and larger.

## `pdfFormat` (type: `string`):

Paper size for PDF output.

## `pdfLandscape` (type: `boolean`):

Landscape orientation for PDF output.

## `scrollToLoadLazyContent` (type: `boolean`):

Scroll through the page before a full-page capture so lazy-loaded images appear.

## `maxFullPageHeight` (type: `integer`):

Very long pages are cut at this height.

## `captureErrorPages` (type: `boolean`):

Also capture pages that return an HTTP error (404, 403, 500...). Off by default: such pages are skipped and not charged.

## `pageTimeoutSecs` (type: `integer`):

Give up on a page after this long.

## `maxConcurrency` (type: `integer`):

How many pages to capture in parallel.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "startUrls": [
    {
      "url": "https://apify.com"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.wikipedia.org"
    }
  ],
  "format": "png",
  "fullPage": true,
  "device": "desktop",
  "waitUntil": "networkidle",
  "delayMs": 0,
  "hideCookieBanners": true,
  "jpegQuality": 80,
  "pdfFormat": "A4",
  "pdfLandscape": false,
  "scrollToLoadLazyContent": true,
  "maxFullPageHeight": 10000,
  "captureErrorPages": false,
  "pageTimeoutSecs": 60,
  "maxConcurrency": 2
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `results` (type: `string`):

No description

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "startUrls": [
        {
            "url": "https://apify.com"
        },
        {
            "url": "https://www.wikipedia.org"
        }
    ]
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("plotpointtech/website-screenshot-pdf-generator").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = { "startUrls": [
        { "url": "https://apify.com" },
        { "url": "https://www.wikipedia.org" },
    ] }

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("plotpointtech/website-screenshot-pdf-generator").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}")
for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{
  "startUrls": [
    {
      "url": "https://apify.com"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.wikipedia.org"
    }
  ]
}' |
apify call plotpointtech/website-screenshot-pdf-generator --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,plotpointtech/website-screenshot-pdf-generator"
        }
    }
}
```

The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer <APIFY_API_TOKEN>` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations).

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/U02ZBoVvKaLDXXei4/builds/SPTiOllN2q2v77PVS/openapi.json