PyppeSnap

This is a tool for getting snapshot with base64 encoding from a website.

As DEMO image you see, just need one URL input to function.

This package support image and pdf with encoded base64.

Installation

pip install pyppesnap

Check it on Pypi.

Usage

Common use with code below.

• Get image

from pyppesnap import get_image_snapshot_by_url
url = 'https://www.google.com'
print(get_image_snapshot_by_url(url))

• Get PDF

from pyppesnap import get_pdf_snapshot_by_url
url = 'https://www.google.com'
print(get_pdf_snapshot_by_url(url))

You need to give a valid URL like start with http, or Pyppeteer cannot navigate it.

• CLI

You can try CLI mode for testing.

pyppesnap --url https://www.google.com --type img

And the output here.

------------- Parameters ---------------
URL: https://www.google.com
Type: img
--------------- Base64 ------------------
iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABkAAAAOECAYAAAD
...
CCAAAAAAAkM7/B83ojRnTa7oSAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC
-------------------------------------

This tool can be used with web framworks to get a snapshot, check details in ./example.