Html2canvas
Screenshots with JavaScript
Overview:
html2canvas is a JavaScript HTML renderer that allows users to capture "screenshots" of webpages or specific parts of them directly on the browser. This tool renders the current page as a canvas image, based on the DOM and styles applied to elements. It does not require server-side rendering, as the image is created on the client's browser. The library is compatible with popular browsers like Firefox, Chrome, Opera, IE, and Safari.
Features:
- JavaScript HTML Renderer: Capture webpage screenshots on the client's browser.
- DOM-based Rendering: Image is created based on the DOM and element styles.
- Cross-browser Compatibility: Works on Firefox, Chrome, Opera, IE, and Safari.
- Promise-based: Utilizes Promises and requires a polyfill for older browsers.
- Easy Usage: Simply call the html2canvas function to render elements.
- Contribution: Allows for contributions through pull requests to the develop branch.
- Experimental State: Not recommended for production environments due to ongoing changes.
- Support and Updates: Keep track of browser support for CSS properties and tests.
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