Need to capture an HTML component, email template, or code snippet as an image? The HTML to Image Converter renders your HTML and CSS in the browser and exports it as a PNG or JPEG — no extension, no server, no Puppeteer setup.
What It's For
Taking a screenshot of a webpage gives you the full browser chrome — address bar, scrollbars, OS UI. This tool renders only the HTML you paste, at the exact dimensions you set, as a clean image file.
Common uses:
Email template previews
Paste your email HTML and export a preview image for approval, documentation, or embedding in a design review.
Social media card images
Build an Open Graph image or Twitter card in HTML/CSS, then export as a 1200×630 PNG — the exact format social platforms expect.
Code snippet images
Style a <pre> block with syntax highlighting CSS and export it as an image for slides, blog posts, or documentation where you want a non-copyable visual.
Component screenshots for documentation
Export UI component states (default, hover, error) as PNG files for design docs or Storybook alternatives.
Invoice and receipt images
Render an HTML invoice template and export it as a JPEG for systems that require an image rather than a PDF.
How to Use It
Step 1 — Open the tool
Go to the HTML to Image Converter.
Step 2 — Paste your HTML
Paste your HTML (and inline or embedded CSS) into the editor. The preview renders live as you type.
Step 3 — Set dimensions
Enter the output width and height in pixels. For social cards: 1200×630. For email previews: 600×auto. For square thumbnails: 1080×1080.
Step 4 — Export
Click Export as PNG or Export as JPEG. The image downloads immediately.
Tips for Better Output
Use inline styles for guaranteed rendering
CSS from external stylesheets won't load since there's no network request. Use style="" attributes or <style> blocks inside your HTML.
Set an explicit background colour
Without a background, the canvas background is transparent (PNG) or white (JPEG). Add background-color to your root element to control it.
Use viewport-relative units carefully
vw and vh units may not behave as expected at arbitrary export dimensions. Use fixed px or % widths for predictable output.
Web fonts need to be embedded
External Google Fonts won't load. Either use system fonts or embed font data as base64 in a <style> block.
PNG vs JPEG
| Format | Use when |
|---|---|
| PNG | Transparency needed, text-heavy images, line art |
| JPEG | Photographic content, smaller file size acceptable, no transparency needed |
For social cards and UI screenshots, PNG is usually better — sharper text, exact colours.
Need to convert the image further? Use the Image Converter to switch between JPG, PNG, and WebP after exporting.
Export your HTML as an image now — free, no account: HTML to Image Converter
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