Blog

3/25/2025

In this tutorial, we'll show you how to build a complete website archiving solution using JavaScript and the Scrnify API. You'll learn to crawl websites, capture high-quality screenshots, and create a fully automated archive system.

3/21/2025

Discover how Scrnify's pay-as-you-go screenshot API compares to Urlbox's subscription model. This comprehensive comparison covers features, pricing, ease of use, and performance to help developers choose the right screenshot API.

3/18/2025

In this technical tutorial, we'll show you how to create an automated website monitoring system that captures screenshots at regular intervals using Node.js and Scrnify. You'll learn how to set up cron jobs, save images with timestamps, and send alerts when visual changes are detected.

3/14/2025

Discover how to automate visual regression testing in your JavaScript projects using Scrnify and Jest. This tutorial walks through setting up screenshot comparison tests to catch visual UI bugs before they impact your users.

3/11/2025

Discover how to capture the perfect screenshot with Puppeteer. This tutorial covers everything from basic setup to advanced techniques for capturing full pages, specific elements, and handling dynamic content.

3/7/2025

Capture perfect website screenshots programmatically using Scrnify's developer-friendly API. This step-by-step guide shows JavaScript and Node.js developers how to integrate screenshot capabilities with simple, clean code examples.

3/3/2025

Looking for a flexible screenshot API? Scrnify offers a free beta service with a future pay-as-you-go model, high-quality screenshots, and developer-friendly features.

2/22/2025

Tired of full-page screenshots when you only need a tiny part? We show you exactly how to target and capture specific elements on a page with Playwright, making your web automation sharper than ever.

2/13/2025

Tired of full-page screenshots when you only need a tiny part? We show you exactly how to target and capture specific elements on a page with Puppeteer, making your web automation sharper than ever.

2/10/2025

Urlbox.com has been in the screenshot API game since 2012 – that's practically ancient in tech years! But does experience still equal excellence? We put Urlbox.com to the test and see if this veteran API can still compete with the new kids on the block.

2/7/2025

We benchmarked SCRNIFY to discover we can sustainably handle 47 million requests per year. Here's the journey, surprises, and insights from our testing!

2/5/2025

Need to automate website screenshots? ScreenshotOne offers a powerful API for capturing clean, customizable screenshots without managing browser clusters. Here's our complete review of features, pricing, and when to use alternatives.

2/3/2025

Confused about choosing between Playwright and Puppeteer? We've spent years with both tools and here's what we've learned. A comprehensive, practical guide to picking the right automation tool for your needs.

2/1/2025

Master Puppeteer's script injection capabilities with real-world examples. From basic URL injection to advanced async patterns - we've got you covered with practical, runnable code.

1/30/2025

Think Appium is just for mobile testing? Think again! Here's our deep dive into using Appium for website screenshots - complete with real solutions, gotchas we found the hard way, and why your server might need therapy. 🖥️📸

1/27/2025

Master Playwright screenshot automation - from basic captures to handling authentication and dynamic content. Complete guide with practical examples.

1/21/2025

Taking screenshots in Chrome should be simple, right? Well... let's talk about hidden developer tools, browser quirks, and how to actually capture that entire webpage without losing your sanity.

1/17/2025

Think browser automation is just about running Puppeteer? We've spent years wrestling with browsers, and here's why that 'just' is doing a lot of heavy lifting. A deep dive into the real costs and challenges of DIY screenshot solutions.

1/10/2025

When we caught missing OG images right before our launch tweet, we turned to our own product for help. This led us to implement signed API keys and smart caching - because sometimes the best features come from your own needs. Here's how a last-minute fix turned into a core feature.

1/6/2025

Our journey through video captures, browser battles, and why Christmas deadlines are always a lie. A honest tale of two developers learning things the hard way. 🎄🔨

12/15/2024

Our client challenged us to create a screenshot tool from scratch. The irony? We initially used ScreenshotOne as a secret prototype. Now, two developers are turning our internal struggles into SCRNIFY – a playful screenshot adventure for the developer world. 🚀🖥️