We’re upgrading the engine behind Blitapp. Over the coming weeks, we’ll be migrating our screenshot backend from Browshot to ScreenshotCenter – a modern screenshot API built for speed and reliability.
What’s changing
Since day one, Blitapp has relied on the Browshot API to capture web pages. Browshot has served us well, but ScreenshotCenter gives us access to a newer, faster infrastructure that will directly benefit every Blitapp user.
The migration will happen gradually over multiple weeks. We’re rolling it out account by account to ensure a smooth transition. You don’t need to change anything on your end – your captures, schedules, apps, and settings will continue to work exactly as before.
What you’ll notice right away
Faster screenshots
ScreenshotCenter’s infrastructure delivers screenshots faster. Pages that previously took a long time to render will complete more quickly, which means your captures arrive sooner.
Improved reliability
Fewer failed captures and retries. ScreenshotCenter is built on modern cloud infrastructure with better availability and redundancy.
Full Firefox support
Blitapp has always supported Chrome, but Firefox support was limited to an older version. With ScreenshotCenter, you’ll get full support for the latest version of Firefox, giving you more accurate renders for sites that behave differently across browsers.
What’s coming next
The migration to ScreenshotCenter also opens the door to features that weren’t possible with our previous backend:
More countries
ScreenshotCenter supports screenshots from a wider range of countries, which means we’ll be able to offer more geographic options for captures that need to be taken from specific locations.
Better ad and popup blocking
ScreenshotCenter’s ad and popup blocking is more effective at removing cookie banners, interstitials, and intrusive ads. We plan to bring these improvements to Blitapp so your captures are cleaner out of the box.
Video captures
One of the most exciting upcoming features is video generation. Instead of a static screenshot, you’ll be able to record a video of a page loading, scrolling, or interacting with automation steps. This is great for monitoring animations, carousels, or any dynamic content.
PDF output
Capture entire pages as PDF documents – useful for archiving, compliance, or sharing web content in a print-friendly format.
More devices
Capture pages as they appear on a wider range of mobile and tablet devices, with accurate viewport sizes and device emulation.
How does ScreenshotCenter compare?
If you’re curious about the technical differences, ScreenshotCenter has published a detailed comparison between their API and other screenshot services, including Blitapp’s current Browshot backend.
Timeline
The migration is already underway. We’re rolling it out gradually:
- Now: New accounts are being onboarded to ScreenshotCenter
- Coming weeks: Existing accounts will be migrated in batches
- Ongoing: New features (more countries, video, PDF, better ad blocking) will roll out as they become available
You’ll continue to use Blitapp exactly as you do today. The only differences you should notice are faster and more reliable captures.
Questions?
If you have any questions about the migration, reach out to us at support@blitapp.com. We’re happy to help.