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Tutorial 4 min read Mar 16, 2026

Element Screenshot API: Capture Any HTML Element with CSS Selector

Learn how to capture a specific HTML element instead of the full page using a CSS selector.

Learn how to capture a specific HTML element instead of the full page using a CSS selector.

Getting Started

The GoScreenAPI API makes it simple to capture screenshots programmatically. You need an API key (free tier available -- 250 screenshots/month) and a single HTTP POST request.

Basic Request

cURL 
curl -X POST 'https://goscreenapi.com/api/v1/screenshot' \
  -H 'X-API-Key: gsc_your_api_key' \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  -d '{
    "url": "https://example.com",
    "format": "png",
    "full_page": true,
    "async": false
  }'

Response

JSON Response 
{
  "id": "018e1234-abcd-7000-8000-000000000001",
  "status": "completed",
  "image_url": "https://cdn.GoScreenAPI.com/screenshots/abc123.png",
  "duration_ms": 1240,
  "cache_hit": false
}

Advanced Usage

GoScreenAPI supports advanced parameters including element capture with CSS selectors, dark mode rendering, custom CSS injection, and webhook notifications for async jobs.

Try it in the Playground

Test all parameters interactively without writing any code.

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Next Steps