Screenshot API error · HTTP 408

Target took too long

target_timeout

The page did not load within timeout, or the render did not finish within its time limit, counted from the start of the request (see status codes).

How to recognize it

The API answers with status 408 and a JSON body with the message, for example:

HTTP/1.1 408
Content-Type: application/json

{
  "message": "The target website took too long to load."
}

Common causes

A slow page, or wait_until=networkidle0 on a page that never stops loading (chat widgets, analytics, long polling).
A long delay on top of a slow page.
A server that accepts the connection and answers very slowly.

How to fix it

Use a less strict wait_until, such as load or domcontentloaded.
Shorten delay, or capture the viewport instead of the full page.
Check that the page loads in a normal browser in a few seconds.

Billing

Not billed: a request answered with this error does not count against your quota.

Every response carries an X-Request-Id header. If this page does not explain the error, write to support@screenshotbase.com with that id. All statuses: status codes.

Other API errors

forbidden403 grace_quota_exceeded429 invalid_api_key401 invalid_parameters422 key_not_allowed_for_product403 missing_api_key401 not_found404 output_too_large_for_format422 overage_quota_exceeded429 page_too_large422 quota_exceeded429 rate_limit_exceeded429 referrer_not_allowed403 render_failed500 storage_unavailable503 target_blocked_private_range422 target_unreachable502 target_unresolvable400

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