📸 Ultimate Web Screenshot & Video Capture Tool 🎥

Transform any webpage into high-quality screenshots, PDFs, or engaging videos/GIFs with our powerful web capture tool. Perfect for web monitoring, content creation, documentation, and automated testing.

✨ Key Features

📷 Multiple Output Formats

• Static Images: High-quality PNG/JPEG screenshots
• PDF Documents: Professional document generation with custom margins
• Video Content: MP4 recordings and animated GIFs
• Full-Page Capture: Capture entire webpage length, not just viewport

🎬 Advanced Video & Animation

• Screen Recording: Create MP4 videos of webpage interactions
• Animated GIFs: Generate engaging animated captures
• Scrolling Effects: Smooth scroll-through animations for long pages
• Custom Frame Rates: Control video quality and file size

📱 Device Emulation

• 100+ Device Presets: iPhone, iPad, Android, tablets, and more
• Responsive Testing: See how your site looks on different devices
• Custom Dimensions: Set any viewport size for testing
• Orientation Support: Portrait and landscape modes

🌐 Advanced Web Features

• Proxy Support: Bypass geo-restrictions and rate limits
• Cookie Management: Maintain sessions and bypass paywalls
• SSL Flexibility: Handle sites with certificate issues
• Custom User Agents: Simulate different browsers and devices

🚀 Quick Start

Basic Screenshot

{
  "linkUrls": ["https://example.com"],
  "outputFormat": "png",
  "fullPage": true
}

Mobile Device Emulation

{
  "linkUrls": ["https://example.com"],
  "device": "iPhone 14 Pro",
  "outputFormat": "jpeg"
}

Video Capture

{
  "linkUrls": ["https://example.com"],
  "outputFormat": "mp4",
  "fullPage": true,
  "frameCounT": 20,
  "frameIntervaL": 500
}

PDF Generation

{
  "linkUrls": ["https://example.com"],
  "outputFormat": "pdf",
  "formaT": "A4",
  "printBackground": true
}

📋 Input Configuration

🎯 Basic Settings

📱 Device & Viewport

🎬 Video/GIF Options

📄 PDF Options

🌐 Advanced Options

📊 Output Data

Each successful capture returns:

{
  "screenshot_image": "https://api.apify.com/v2/...",
  "content_Type": "image/png",
  "linkUrl": "https://example.com",
  "screenshot_url": "https://api.apify.com/v2/..."
}

🎯 Use Cases

📈 Business & Marketing

• Website Monitoring: Track visual changes and performance
• Competitor Analysis: Capture competitor pages regularly
• Social Media Content: Create engaging visuals for posts
• Portfolio Documentation: Showcase web projects

🧪 Development & Testing

• Responsive Testing: Verify mobile compatibility
• Cross-Browser Testing: Ensure consistent appearance
• Automated Screenshots: Integrate with CI/CD pipelines
• Bug Documentation: Capture error states visually

📚 Content Creation

• Tutorial Videos: Create step-by-step guides
• Documentation: Generate visual documentation
• Presentations: Professional webpage captures
• Archive Pages: Preserve webpage states

🔍 Research & Monitoring

• Price Monitoring: Track e-commerce changes
• News Archival: Preserve article layouts
• Social Media Tracking: Monitor profiles and posts
• Academic Research: Capture web-based data

⚙️ Advanced Configuration Examples

Authenticated Capture with Cookies

{
  "linkUrls": ["https://secure-site.com/dashboard"],
  "cookies": [
    {
      "name": "session_token",
      "value": "abc123xyz",
      "domain": ".secure-site.com"
    }
  ],
  "outputFormat": "png"
}

Proxy-Enabled Capture

{
  "linkUrls": ["https://geo-restricted-site.com"],
  "proxyConfig": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "proxyUrls": ["http://proxy.example.com:8080"]
  },
  "outputFormat": "jpeg"
}

High-Quality Video Recording

{
  "linkUrls": ["https://interactive-demo.com"],
  "outputFormat": "mp4",
  "fullPage": true,
  "frameCounT": 30,
  "frameIntervaL": 100,
  "frame": 24,
  "scrollSteP": 200
}

🔧 Technical Details

Supported Devices

Over 100 device presets including:

• iPhones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, X, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 series
• iPads: Mini, Pro, Air, all generations
• Android: Galaxy, Pixel, Nexus series
• Tablets: Various Android and Windows tablets

Output Formats

• JPEG: Smaller file size, good for web use
• PNG: Lossless quality, supports transparency
• PDF: Document format with custom page sizes
• GIF: Animated format, perfect for demos
• MP4: High-quality video format

Performance

• Speed: Optimized for fast capture and processing
• Reliability: Built-in retry mechanisms and error handling
• Scalability: Handle multiple URLs efficiently
• Memory: Efficient frame management for video capture

🛠️ Installation & Usage

1. Find this Actor on Apify Store
2. Configure Input using the visual editor or JSON
3. Run the Actor and wait for completion
4. Download Results from the generated dataset

Integration Options

• Apify API: Programmatic access via REST API
• Webhooks: Automated notifications on completion
• Scheduling: Run captures at regular intervals
• Zapier/Make: Connect with other tools and services

🔍 Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Page won't load?

• Increase timeouT value
• Check enableSSL setting for HTTPS sites
• Verify URL accessibility

Screenshots are blank?

• Increase delayBeforeScreenshot
• Try different waitUntil conditions
• Check if site blocks automation

Video too short/long?

• Adjust frameCounT and frameIntervaL
• Modify scrollSteP for better pacing
• Use timefullPagE to control duration

Device emulation not working?

• Ensure device name matches exactly
• Check if site has responsive design
• Try custom dimensions instead

📄 API Reference

Input Schema

The actor accepts a comprehensive input schema with validation for all parameters. See the complete schema in the actor's input configuration.

Output Schema

Results are stored in Apify Dataset with the following structure:

• screenshot_image: Preview URL
• content_Type: MIME type
• linkUrl: Source URL
• screenshot_url: Download URL

🏆 Best Practices

1. Optimize for Purpose: Choose the right format for your use case
2. Test Settings: Start with default values and adjust as needed
3. Handle Failures: Use retry mechanisms for critical captures
4. Monitor Usage: Track actor runs and optimize for efficiency
5. Respect Limits: Be mindful of target site rate limits

📈 Performance Tips

• Use jpeg for smaller file sizes
• Reduce frameCounT for faster video processing
• Enable scrollToBottom for dynamic content
• Set appropriate delayBeforeScreenshot for complex pages

🤝 Support & Contact

For assistance or custom implementations:

• 🌐 Website: flowextractapi.com
• 📧 Email: [email protected]
• 🙋 Apify Profile: FlowExtract API
• 💬 GitHub Issues: FlowExtractAPI

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