Knowledge Base
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Capture a URL Screenshot via API and Receive the Result Through Webhook
Learn how to capture a screenshot from a URL using the PeekShot API and automatically receive the final image URL and metadata via webhook.
How to Set Up a Webhook in PeekShot for Screenshot Notifications
Learn how to set up webhooks in PeekShot so you can receive screenshot URLs and metadata in your own apps or automation tools in real time.
How to Generate an API Key in PeekShot
Learn how to generate, copy, and manage API keys in PeekShot using the Account → API Keys tab, and how to use them securely in your API requests.
How to Create a Recurring Screenshot Capture in PeekShot
Learn how to create a recurring screenshot capture in PeekShot using the Schedule Screenshot page, from schedule basics to advanced options and presets.
How to Generate a Screenshot from HTML Code in PeekShot
Learn how to generate a screenshot from raw HTML code using the Capture HTML Screenshot page in PeekShot, with step-by-step instructions and visual cues.
Creating Recurring Website Screenshots for Reports and Dashboards
Learn how to create recurring website screenshots for reports and dashboards. Automate client reports, internal documentation, and compliance records with scheduled captures.
How Agencies Use Automated Screenshots for Client Reporting
Learn how agencies use automated screenshots for client reporting. Streamline reporting workflows, organize by client, and save time with automated captures.
Screenshot Shows Wrong Country or Currency – Why and How to Fix It
Understand why screenshots show wrong country or currency. Learn about IP-based geolocation, current limitations, workarounds, and when to contact support.
Screenshot Shows a CAPTCHA Instead of the Page – What You Can Do
Learn what to do when screenshots show CAPTCHAs. Understand why CAPTCHAs appear, what you can try, realistic limitations, and alternative solutions.
Cloudflare or WAF Blocking Screenshots: Practical Workarounds
Learn how to work around Cloudflare and WAF blocking when capturing screenshots. Discover practical workarounds using headers, cookies, delays, and authentication.
How to Schedule Recurring Website Screenshots
Learn how to schedule recurring website screenshots. Create scheduled jobs, configure frequency and time, manage jobs, and view results.
How to Capture Mobile vs Desktop Screenshots Accurately
Learn how to capture accurate mobile and desktop screenshots. Understand device presets, common viewport sizes, responsive design testing, and best practices.
Screenshot API vs Headless Browsers: What Should You Choose?
Compare screenshot APIs vs headless browsers. Understand pros/cons, when to use each approach, cost considerations, and decision framework.
Integrating Screenshot Automation Into Backend or Worker Pipelines
Learn how to integrate PeekShot into backend or worker pipelines. Architecture patterns, integration examples, error handling, and scaling considerations.
How Async Screenshot Processing Works (Queues, Status, and Retries)
Understand how async screenshot processing works in PeekShot. Learn about queues, status values, polling vs webhooks, and retry logic.
What Websites PeekShot Can and Cannot Capture
Learn which websites PeekShot can and cannot capture. Understand limitations, common blockers, workarounds, and how to test if a site is capturable.
URL to Image vs HTML to Image: When to Use Each
Learn when to use URL to Image vs HTML to Image mode in PeekShot. Understand the differences, use cases, requirements, and best practices for each mode.
How PeekShot Credits Work (and How to Avoid Wasting Them)
Learn how PeekShot credits work, what affects credit costs, how to check your balance, and tips to avoid wasting credits on failed or unnecessary captures.
How to Take Your First Website Screenshot Using PeekShot
Step-by-step guide to taking your first website screenshot using PeekShot with the new dashboard flow. Learn how to sign up, create a project, use the Capture URL page, and find your image in the File Manager.
What Is PeekShot? Complete Guide to Website & HTML Screenshot Automation
Learn what PeekShot is and how it automates website screenshots and HTML-to-image rendering. Discover key features, use cases, and how to get started.