Take Screenshots with Puppeteer
Learn when to use screenshots and how to do it using Puppeteer.
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Overview
Exporting scraped data in screenshot format involves capturing visual representations of the scraped web pages or specific elements within them. Unlike structured data formats like JSON or CSV, screenshots provide a visual snapshot of the web page’s appearance during scraping.
Screenshot formats can include popular image formats such as PNG and JPEG. They offer a way to preserve the visual context of the scraped data, including text, images, styling, and layout.
When exporting scraped data in screenshot format, it’s essential to consider factors such as the resolution, quality, and file size of the captured images to ensure they meet our requirements and constraints.