Use Case

Screenshot API for Compliance & Archiving

Capture and archive web pages for compliance, legal evidence, and regulatory record-keeping. Tamper-proof visual records.

The Problem

Web content disappears without warning

Regulations like GDPR, SEC rules, and FINRA requirements demand that you retain records of published web content. Pages change or disappear, and text-only archives miss the visual context that regulators and lawyers need.

  • Regulatory audits require proof of what was published and when
  • Web pages change or are deleted without notice
  • Text-only archives miss visual layout, disclaimers, and branding
  • Manual archiving is too slow for compliance at scale
The Solution

Automated visual archiving at scale

Full-page screenshots create a pixel-perfect record of web content as it appeared at a specific moment. Combine with timestamps and metadata for audit-ready archives.

Step 1

Define pages to archive

Set up a list of URLs that require compliance archiving — terms pages, disclaimers, product pages.

Step 2

Capture full-page screenshots

Full-page mode ensures every section is captured, including fine print and footers.

Step 3

Store with metadata

Save screenshots with timestamps, URLs, and response headers for complete audit trails.

Code Example

Get started in minutes

A single API call is all you need.

python
import requests
from datetime import datetime

url = "https://your-site.com/terms-of-service"
resp = requests.get(
    "https://api.porto.dev/v1/screenshot",
    params={"url": url, "full_page": True, "format": "png"},
    headers={"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"},
)

timestamp = datetime.utcnow().isoformat()
filename = f"archive_{timestamp}_{url.replace('/', '_')}.png"
with open(filename, "wb") as f:
    f.write(resp.content)
# Store filename + timestamp + url in your compliance database

Try it in the playground

See results instantly with pre-configured defaults for this use case.

Key Features

Built for this use case

Full-page capture

Capture every pixel from header to footer for complete visual records.

PNG output

Lossless PNG format preserves every detail for legal and regulatory use.

Custom S3 storage

Route screenshots directly to your own S3 bucket for controlled retention.

PDF generation

Generate PDF versions for easy sharing and long-term archiving.

Real-World Usage

How compliance teams use screenshot APIs for archiving

  • Automated archiving of terms of service and privacy policies
  • SEC/FINRA-compliant records of marketing materials
  • Legal evidence capture for IP and trademark disputes
  • Scheduled archiving of regulatory disclosures and disclaimers
Pricing

Starts free. 100 API calls/month.

No credit card required. Scale up as you need with simple, predictable pricing.

Screenshot API for Compliance & Archiving | Porto