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Show HN: I built a no-login website screenshot tool for my non-tech friends

1 points by wainguo 1y ago

What is it? I built WebsiteScreenshot.online to let anyone capture full‑page or viewport screenshots of websites directly from a browser—no signup, no software installation. Supports high resolution, PDF export, device‑simulated viewports, ad/cookie/GDPR‑popup blocking, and is 100% free Why I built it As a developer, I usually take screenshots via dev‑tools, extensions, or external apps. But for many users, entering a URL and clicking a button is easier and faster—especially for non‑technical folks or when automation isn’t practical. Wanted something simple, web‑based, and shareable. Features at a glance Full‑page or viewport-only screenshots (up to ~20,000px height) Choose screen resolution (desktop, tablet, mobile) Block ads, cookies, and GDPR banners for cleaner captures Export to PNG, JPEG or PDF Responsive, fast, and no watermark, no login A bonus I got from this little side project This little side project turned into something much more valuable: I now have a reusable boilerplate for multilingual, SEO-ready websites. All the annoying “support” parts of building a site? Done. Now I can launch new products and just focus on the core functionality — UI, features, and content — without worrying about the boring setup again. What I’m hoping to get from the HN community Feedback on UI/UX, flow, and capabilities Ideas for missing features or improvements Suggestions for optimizing SEO & performance Thoughts on future direction—API access? Bulk processing? Widgets?

SilentTiger 1y ago
Great! Both the interface design and functional interaction are very good. My only concern is how you will cover the server costs.
- wainguo 1y ago
  May be through google adsense if I can get some organic traffic
zainbahari 1y ago
Nice, it works. But you already know this needs to be a browser extension. I use GoFullPage. I don't need to copy the URL, go to another website, and paste it there.
- wainguo 1y ago
  Sure, using browser extensions for screenshots is great, especially for pages requiring login, but not everyone knows how to effectively capture public pages. a website offers a straightforward solution for easy and efficient screenshot capture.

1 points by wainguo 1y ago

SilentTiger 1y ago

Great! Both the interface design and functional interaction are very good. My only concern is how you will cover the server costs.

wainguo 1y ago
May be through google adsense if I can get some organic traffic

zainbahari 1y ago

Nice, it works. But you already know this needs to be a browser extension. I use GoFullPage. I don't need to copy the URL, go to another website, and paste it there.

wainguo 1y ago
Sure, using browser extensions for screenshots is great, especially for pages requiring login, but not everyone knows how to effectively capture public pages. a website offers a straightforward solution for easy and efficient screenshot capture.