HTML to PDF APIs
HTML to PDF APIs render a URL or raw HTML in a managed browser and hand back a PDF, usually alongside screenshot formats. ScreenshotOne and ScreenshotAPI accept raw HTML as well as URLs, with ad blocking or dark mode options. Microlink also extracts structured metadata, PageBolt runs browser automation and visual diffs, and Renderwolf adds QR codes and short video clips. All are freemium and keyed.
| API | Pricing | Auth | Format | Free tier | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MicrolinkTurns any URL into structured metadata, a screenshot, or a PDF using a real browser. Utilities › Screenshots | Freemium | API key | JSON | <100/day | Live |
PageBoltCapture screenshots, PDFs and OG images, and run browser automation, audits and visual diffs on any URL. Utilities › Screenshots | Freemium | API key | JSON | <100/day | Untested |
RenderwolfRenders screenshots, PDFs, QR codes and short video clips from URLs or HTML via API. Utilities › Screenshots | Freemium | API key | Binary | <100/day | Live |
Screenshot ScoutRenders screenshots of any URL as PNG, JPEG, WebP or PDF with one HTTP request. Utilities › Screenshots | Freemium | API key | Binary | <100/day | Live |
ScreenshotAPICaptures URL or raw HTML as PNG, JPEG, WebP or PDF, with full-page and dark-mode options. Utilities › Screenshots | Freemium | API key | Binary | <100/day | Live |
ScreenshotAPI.netRenders website screenshots and PDFs (PNG, JPG, WebP, PDF, video) via a managed Chromium service. Utilities › Screenshots | Freemium | API key | Binary | <100/day | Live |
ScreenshotOneRenders screenshots or PDFs of URLs/HTML with ad blocking, full-page capture, and webhooks. Utilities › Screenshots | Freemium | API key | Binary | <100/day | Live |
MicrolinkFreemiumLive
Turns any URL into structured metadata, a screenshot, or a PDF using a real browser.
API key · JSON
<100/day
llms.txt
PageBoltFreemiumUntested
Capture screenshots, PDFs and OG images, and run browser automation, audits and visual diffs on any URL.
API key · JSON
<100/day
llms.txt
RenderwolfFreemiumLive
Renders screenshots, PDFs, QR codes and short video clips from URLs or HTML via API.
API key · Binary
<100/day
OpenAPI spec · MCP server · llms.txt
Screenshot ScoutFreemiumLive
Renders screenshots of any URL as PNG, JPEG, WebP or PDF with one HTTP request.
API key · Binary
<100/day
MCP server
ScreenshotAPIFreemiumLive
Captures URL or raw HTML as PNG, JPEG, WebP or PDF, with full-page and dark-mode options.
API key · Binary
<100/day
OpenAPI spec · llms.txt
ScreenshotAPI.netFreemiumLive
Renders website screenshots and PDFs (PNG, JPG, WebP, PDF, video) via a managed Chromium service.
API key · Binary
<100/day
llms.txt
ScreenshotOneFreemiumLive
Renders screenshots or PDFs of URLs/HTML with ad blocking, full-page capture, and webhooks.
API key · Binary
<100/day
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Choosing an HTML to PDF API
Is there a free HTML to PDF API?
Yes. ScreenshotOne, Microlink, PageBolt, Renderwolf, Screenshot Scout and 2 others have a free tier alongside paid plans.
Which HTML to PDF APIs work without an API key?
All of them need a key or account. ScreenshotOne, Microlink, PageBolt, Renderwolf, Screenshot Scout and 2 others give one out free when you sign up.
Can I use HTML to PDF APIs in a commercial project?
Microlink, Screenshot Scout and ScreenshotAPI.net permit commercial use.
Which HTML to PDF APIs work with AI agents?
Renderwolf has both an MCP server and an OpenAPI spec. Screenshot Scout has an MCP server, so an AI agent can call it directly. ScreenshotAPI publishes an OpenAPI spec for generating clients and tools.
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