web-page screenshot

how can i get the screenshot of a web-page via script

[semya]

Hello.
Are there any ways I could get a screenshot of a web-page at a specific address in JPEG via PHP script for instance?

[Brett_Tabke]

Hit google on "windows screen shot grabbers" and related kw's. There are 5-6 of them out there that will do it.

[semya]

thanks, but that won't work on server-side...

[stevedob]

How about getting a PDF file created of the web page in question and converting that to JPEG?

[semya]

that could be nice, how can I do that?

[stevedob]

That will depend on your server and the level of access you have to be able to install software. Also depends on the frequency and timeliness you would want them created, and how automated the process has to be.

Have a look at the Adobe site for methods of PDF creation. They have an online option, for example, for you to get them to create the PDF of the website, and then either get you to collect it or have it emailed to you. That service costs. There are other options available, depending on your particular setup.

Once you have your PDF, there is plenty of software available to "convert PDF to JPG", which your favourite SE will list for you :)