Capture Website Screenshots with Bright Data Web Unlocker and Save to Disk

Capture website screenshots with Bright Data Web Unlocker, saving them directly to disk. This automated workflow allows users to easily set the URL, filename, and Bright Data zone, ensuring quick and efficient screenshot generation. Ideal for users needing reliable and organized storage of web content.

7/8/2025
6 nodes
Simple
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Categories:
Manual TriggeredSimple Workflow
Integrations:
Sticky NoteReadWriteFile

Target Audience

This workflow is ideal for:
- Web Developers looking to automate screenshot captures for testing and documentation purposes.
- Digital Marketers who need to capture website visuals for presentations or reports.
- Content Creators who require screenshots for blog posts or social media.
- QA Engineers who need to verify website designs and layouts across different environments.

Problem Solved

This workflow addresses the challenge of manually capturing website screenshots, which can be time-consuming and prone to human error. It automates the process using Bright Data Web Unlocker, ensuring high-quality captures while saving them directly to disk in a specified format and location.

Workflow Steps

  • Manual Trigger: The workflow starts when the user clicks the ‘Test workflow’ button.
    2. Set URL, Filename and Bright Data Zone: This node is configured to define the URL to be captured, the filename for the screenshot, and the Bright Data zone to be used.
    3. Capture a Screenshot: The workflow sends a POST request to the Bright Data API to capture a screenshot of the specified URL. The response is configured to save the screenshot as a file.
    4. Write a File to Disk: The final step involves saving the captured screenshot to disk at the specified location, using the filename defined earlier.

    • Customization Guide

    Users can customize this workflow by:
    - Updating the URL: Change the URL in the ‘Set URL, Filename and Bright Data Zone’ node to capture a different website.
    - Changing the Filename: Modify the filename to save the screenshot with a different name or format.
    - Adjusting the Bright Data Zone: Update the zone parameter if using a different Bright Data configuration.
    - File Path Configuration: Ensure the file path in the ‘Write a file to disk’ node is set correctly for the desired storage location.