How to Capture a Webpage as a PDF
April 30, 2026
Need to capture webpage as PDF without maintaining screenshot infrastructure? FrameSnap gives you a browser-backed API for repeatable captures.
Steps
- Pass the page URL to FrameSnap
- Set format=pdf
- Use a desktop viewport for predictable layout
- Store the PDF in your app or workflow
API example
curl 'https://framesnap.dev/v1/screenshot?url=https://example.com&width=1280&height=800&format=png' \
-H 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' \
--output screenshot.png
Tips for reliable captures
- Use consistent viewport sizes
- Capture mobile and desktop versions when layout matters
- Store screenshots with timestamps for audits
- Use full-page capture for long landing pages
Try the free screenshot tool or create an API key to start capturing screenshots from your own workflow.
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