Screenshot IMDb with an API
IMDb challenges automated browsers before the page loads. Stealth mode returns the real title and homepage views — one request, no browser to run.
Free plan to start · stealth mode for IMDb needs a paid plan
What makes IMDb hard to capture
IMDb flags automated browsers and can serve a challenge or a stripped-down page instead of the content. Stealth mode runs on our own stealth engine, which combines a range of anti-detection tactics and automatically detects when a request is blocked and recovers.
- Bot detection
- Lazy loading
- Heavy JavaScript
- Geo content
The request that works
curl -X POST https://api.allscreenshots.com/v1/screenshots \
-H "X-API-Key: $ALLSCREENSHOTS_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"url": "https://www.imdb.com",
"stealthMode": true,
"blockAds": true,
"blockCookieBanners": true,
"viewport": {
"width": 1440,
"height": 1000
},
"waitUntil": "domcontentloaded",
"delay": 4000
}' \
--output screenshot.pngStealth mode is a paid feature — not on the free plan. The Starter plan includes an intro allowance of 100 stealth captures per month, and Pro and above include unlimited stealth captures. Read the stealth docs.
FAQ
Can you screenshot IMDb with an API?
Yes. Send an IMDb URL to the Allscreenshots API with stealth mode on and you get back a PNG of the rendered title, person, or homepage view — no browser to run.
Why does IMDb block automated screenshots?
IMDb runs bot protection that can serve automated traffic a challenge instead of the page. Stealth mode is built to return the real page.
Can I capture a full IMDb title page?
Yes. Add fullPage: true and the API scrolls the whole title page and stitches it into one tall image, top to bottom.
Is screenshotting IMDb free?
A reliable IMDb capture uses stealth mode, which is a paid feature — not on the free plan. The Starter plan includes 100 stealth captures per month, and Pro and above include unlimited stealth captures.
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