So, your keyboard is broken, or maybe specific keys have malfunctioned and now you can’t take a screenshot. Of course, you can use the on-screen keyboard app, but if we’re being honest, it’s not worth the effort since it’s really difficult to prevent it from appearing in the photo.
To solve this problem, we’ve got a brilliant hack for you. One that doesn’t involve replacing or repairing your keyboard, at least for now. To capture high-quality website images, explore the following internet tools, which we have listed in no particular order of efficiency.
1. Screenshot Guru
Our first pick, Screenshot Guru, welcomes you to a clean minimalist look. The instructions are simple: enter the correct URL of the website you wish to use, solve the CAPTCHA, and click on the Screen Capture button. It only takes a few seconds for the website to generate a high-resolution PNG file.
With this website, you can screengrab a wide range of materials, including photo galleries, social media pages, and news articles. As long as it’s on the internet and readily accessible to the public, you can make a copy.
You can also download the free add-on and use the device frames feature to emulate screenshots for iPhones, iPads, and specific Android devices.
2. Screenshot.net
We love this website for many reasons, but chiefly for its flexible screenshot modes. You have the option to enter the URL of the webpage to generate a full screenshot. Or, you can scroll through the website and use the snipping tool to capture a particular area. If you want to automate the process, go ahead and use the scheduler tool to queue your screenshots.
A wonderful benefit of using Screenshot.net is that it has an integrated editing capability. You can edit your screenshot on the website without having to export it to your computer for further customization. Screenshot.net can be used offline as well, and it supports a wide range of operating systems and devices.
3. Web Capture
Another free internet tool for taking sharp online screenshots is Web Capture. If you’re looking for long, vertical screenshots, this is the website to use.
As with the previous websites we’ve discussed, simply enter the URL of your target website, and click on the Capture web page button. Only this time, you can select your file format. The options available are ZIP, JPEG, PDF, TIFF, BMP, PNG, SVG, and PostScript files. You can even convert HTML files to other formats while on the website.
In a nutshell, Web Capture is a great tool for screen capturing a webpage without installing any software.
4. Site-Shot
Site-Shot offers advanced customization and editing tools to help you get the perfect screenshot from your target webpage. As usual, enter the URL, click the Shot button, and your photo will render in a few seconds. The website supports long webpages as well.
On the left-hand side of the website, there are tools to help you personalize your browser settings and the final photo. A very handy feature that Site-Shot brings to the table is that you can share the image right from the website, using the unique link of each generated photo. Site-Shot also offers a powerful API to automate screenshot capturing and help you access other advanced features.
5. Online Screenshot
This is another free online screenshot tool you can use if your keyboard has malfunctioned. When you arrive on the website, you’ll notice that the developers have given you incredible customization tools. You can set the type of device and operating system you’re using, browser type, resolution, and finalize the file format.
There are also advanced options available if you require a bit more customization than the average user. To use Online Screenshot to capture a webpage, enter the correct URL and click Capture. The image will be ready in seconds, and you can select the file format.
One feature we love is how you can emulate various devices. That is, you can generate a mobile screenshot even if you’re using a desktop.
6. Screenshot Machine
As with Online Screenshot, you get to emulate a wide range of devices to create the screenshot you want. Your options include phones, tablets, or desktops.
The site’s emulators produce images that look exactly as they would on the real device. Additionally, if you use Screenshot Machine’s API tool, you can choose between a small website thumbnail capture for a clean, minimalist look, or a full-page screen capture for a detailed image. A good thing is that irrespective of the type of snapshot feature you select, you can still customize the dimensions to your heart’s content.
7. Capture Full Page
As the name suggests, Capture Full Page is your best bet if you’re looking for a full-page screengrab. As with the other screenshot internet tools we’ve discussed, the website is free and easy to use. Enter the URL in the query box, solve the CAPTCHA, click on the Submit Query button, and you’ll get your screenshot.
Capture Full Page has other features to help you download the best screenshot possible. You can use the integrated image editor to customize your photo. Or, if you’re up to it, use the Image to Video tool to render a short clip of your screenshot. And depending on your needs, the convert Web Page to PDF tool can also prove useful.
8. Dunplab
In addition to high-quality webpage screenshots, Dunplab screengrabs filmstrip thumbnails as well. To use the tool, enter the URL of the target website in the query box and click on Capture. The website will automatically convert the screenshot to a JPEG BASE64 file for download.
If you want to customize the file, you can access the various imaging tools on the website, including an image editor for advanced editing and an image color palette for color harmonization. For advanced editing, try a free online image editor instead.
Who Says You Can’t Be Productive with a Broken Keyboard?
The tools we’ve discussed can be a lifesaver if you’re dealing with a malfunctioned Print Screen key or a broken keyboard and need a screenshot of a webpage. This means that you don’t have to rely on on-screen keyboards anymore. But for offline screenshots, you’ll have to use a different set of tools.