PDF Timing Options
Perfect PDF generation timing with custom delays up to 60 seconds. Control cache invalidation with timestamps for fresh PDFs from dynamic and JavaScript-heavy pages.
Control when the PDF is generated by adding delays or cache management. These options ensure content is fully loaded and manage how PDFs are cached.
Timing Parameters
Delay (delay)
- Default:
0seconds - Description: Wait time before generating the PDF
- Range: 0-60 seconds
- Example:
delay=5waits 5 seconds - Note: Use edge endpoint for delays > 25 seconds
Timestamp (timestamp)
- Default: None
- Description: Force cache invalidation
- Example:
timestamp=1677649200 - Purpose: Ensures fresh PDF generation
Usage Examples
Simple Delay
Wait for animations to complete:
https://cdn.capture.page/KEY/HASH/pdf?url=https://example.com&delay=3Force Fresh Generation
Bypass cached version:
https://cdn.capture.page/KEY/HASH/pdf?url=https://example.com×tamp=1677649200Long Delay (Edge Endpoint)
For delays exceeding 25 seconds:
https://edge.capture.page/KEY/HASH/pdf?url=https://example.com&delay=45PDF Authentication & Headers
Generate PDFs from password-protected websites using HTTP Basic Authentication and custom user agent headers. Access internal applications and authenticated content.
Content Request
Capture fully rendered HTML content including JavaScript-generated elements with Capture API. Extract complete page content with headers, styles, and dynamic content.