The HTML-to-PDF tool runs in your browser and is limited by CORS. Screenshot-to-PDF runs server-side using a headless Chromium — it can fetch any public URL, execute JavaScript, wait for lazy-loaded content, and produce a pixel-perfect capture. Ideal for archiving articles, generating client-facing previews, or scripted docs generation. Server-side execution is metered — free users get a limited daily quota; Pro removes the cap.
Full-page capture
The headless browser scrolls the entire page before capturing, so lazy-loaded images and infinite-scroll content all end up in the PDF. Toggle Above-the-fold only if you want just the visible viewport.
Wait strategies
Pick a wait strategy: Load (fastest, captures once initial resources finish), Network idle (waits until traffic stops — good for React apps), or Custom delay (fixed wait for animations). The right choice depends on how the target site loads content.
Rate limits and quota
Free tier: 10 screenshots per day. Pro: unlimited. Each capture uses ~5 seconds of server time — please don't build automated scrapers against the free tier. For batch or scripted use, upgrade to Pro or run headless Chrome yourself.