Save as Image Plugin by PDFCrowd
Save as Image Plugin by PDFCrowd
Description
The “Save as Image” plugin is the WordPress-native way to add screenshot
buttons to posts, pages, and selected content. Visitors can capture a WordPress
page or post as an image in one click, and you can configure button placement
and PDFCrowd conversion settings in the WordPress admin area.
The plugin can be tested in demo mode. Production output without the PDFCrowd
watermark and branding requires a PDFCrowd license.
Features
- WordPress-native screenshot button: Add a Save as Image button to posts, pages, and selected content.
- Automatic or manual placement: Show the button automatically, place it with a shortcode, or add it from PHP.
- Selected-content capture: Capture the full page or only the content enclosed by the block shortcode.
- Customizable button appearance: Configure button text, icon, layout, style, and placement.
- PDFCrowd conversion settings: Control screenshot width, output format, and other conversion options from WordPress admin.
- Cloud image generation: Generate screenshots through PDFCrowd without installing a server-side image rendering library on your WordPress host.
Usage
Once activated, the “Save as Image” button will automatically appear
on eligible content according to your settings. Users can click the button to
save a screenshot of the current page as an image file, such as PNG or JPEG.
To manually add the “Save as Image” button to specific pages or posts,
use the following shortcode:
[save_as_image_pdfcrowd]
For additional methods of adding the button to your pages, please refer to the
Getting Started Guide.
Customization
The plugin offers various customization options accessible through the
WordPress admin area. You can change the screenshotgeneration settings and button appearance. For more detailed customization,
please refer to the plugin option reference.
Licensing
By default, the plugin operates in demo mode. Demo mode is fully functional, but
adds a watermark and PDFCrowd branding to the generated image.
To remove the demo watermark and PDFCrowd branding, purchase a
PDFCrowd license. Activate the license by entering your
PDFCrowd username and key in the plugin settings under the License tab.
A PDFCrowd license can be used across multiple WordPress websites for our
plugins. It also
grants direct access to the PDFCrowd API for
custom application integrations.
Basic Troubleshooting
If the default plugin output does not meet your requirements, consider
adjusting the following settings individually. You may need to activate the
“Expert Settings” option to access some of these features.
- Mode > Conversion Mode: Try switching it to either “Upload” or “Content”.
- Image Output > Screenshot Width: Experiment with different widths to see which yields the best result.
Support
Please contact us or write to
support@pdfcrowd.com if you need any help. We will be happy to assist you with
configuring the plugin to ensure its output meets your needs.
Plugin links:
About us
PDFCrowd provides cloud document conversion APIs and integrations for
developers, website owners, WordPress sites, and automation workflows.
Installation
- Upload Plugin: Download the “Save as Image” plugin ZIP file. In your WordPress dashboard, navigate to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin. Choose the ZIP file you downloaded and click Install Now.
- Activate Plugin: After the installation is complete, click Activate Plugin to start using “Save as Image” on your site.
- Configure Settings: Go to the “Save as Image” settings page to customize the button appearance and conversion settings.
Screenshots
Faq
- Purchase a PDFCrowd license plan that matches your usage level.
- Activate the license by entering your PDFCrowd username and key in the “License” tab of the plugin settings.
Yes. The plugin can be tested in demo mode. Demo mode is fully functional, but
the generated image includes a watermark and PDFCrowd branding. A
PDFCrowd license is required to remove the watermark and branding.
The plugin uses the PDFCrowd HTML to Image API,
a cloud conversion service. When a visitor clicks the button, the plugin sends
either the page URL or the HTML content to PDFCrowd. PDFCrowd processes the
request and returns the generated image file.
This approach has several benefits:
- Performance: Conversion does not consume your WordPress server’s CPU or memory.
- Scalability: Cloud conversion can handle traffic spikes without adding conversion load to your site.
- Reliability: PDFCrowd’s conversion infrastructure is maintained separately from your WordPress hosting environment.
Yes. You can configure automatic button placement in the plugin settings, add
the button with a shortcode, or create the button from PHP.
Yes. Use the block shortcode to place the button around selected content. The
plugin can convert the enclosed block instead of the whole page.
- Guide: Provides basic information about the plugin.
- Option Reference: Offers a detailed reference for plugin options, including examples.
- FAQ: An extensive plugin FAQ is available on our website.
- Contact Us: If you need any assistance, we’re here to help.
Reviews
The demo is not free as it looks
By 
Pdfcrowd API Error 432
Exceeded the limit for demo license. Use the regular API license.
The limit for the demo license has been exceeded.
Use your personal Pdfcrowd API credentials.Changelog
4.5.8
- Updated the readme file.
- Fixed the vertical alignment of option labels in the plugin settings.
4.5.7
- Added ABSPATH guards, switched to wp_safe_redirect to pass Plugin Check.
4.5.6
- Fixed CVE-2026-0862 by avoiding the use of an empty key for encryption.
4.5.5
- Enhanced descriptions of plugin options.
4.5.4
- Fixed: Prevent undefined AJAX URL by reliably exposing admin-ajax.php, avoiding clashes with third-party plugins.