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Overview

This node uses the CloudConvert service to capture a website as a PDF or create a screenshot of a website in JPG or PNG format. It is useful for automating the process of website capture for documentation, archiving, or visual monitoring purposes. For example, it can capture a webpage snapshot for record-keeping or convert a webpage into a PDF report.

Use Case Examples

  1. Capture a webpage as a PDF for offline reading or sharing.
  2. Create a PNG screenshot of a website for visual monitoring or presentation.
  3. Automate website capture tasks as part of a larger workflow.

Properties

Name Meaning
Authentication Method used to authenticate with CloudConvert API, either OAuth2 or API Key.
Output Format The format in which the captured website should be output, such as PDF, JPG, or PNG.
URL The URL of the website to capture.
Additional Options A JSON dictionary of additional options to customize the capture task, such as page size, delay, or viewport settings.

Output

JSON

  • data - The JSON output containing details of the captured website file, including file URL, format, and metadata.

Dependencies

  • CloudConvert API

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the URL is valid and accessible from the CloudConvert service.
  • Verify that the authentication credentials (OAuth2 token or API key) are correct and have necessary permissions.
  • Check that the output format is supported for website capture (e.g., PDF, JPG, PNG).
  • If additional options are provided as JSON, ensure the syntax is correct and options are supported by CloudConvert.

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