MICROSERVICE API

HTML to Image & PDF API: Automated Serverless Template Rendering

Turn raw HTML, CSS, and Tailwind templates into high-DPI PNG, JPEG, or PDF documents via simple REST call. Serverless, fast, fixed $0.005/render.

Updated Oct 2026 • 4 min read • Verified Production Ready
Inference Cost
$0.005
per render
Execution Latency
< 500ms
Warm GPU cluster
Resolution / Quality
Custom DPI & Dimensions
Lossless output
SDK Protocol
REST / OpenAI
cURL, Python, Node

Architectural Overview

Generate dynamic OpenGraph social share cards, automated certificates, invoice PDFs, and personalized marketing visuals by sending raw HTML or Tailwind CSS code. No headless browser crashes or memory leaks to manage.

Pricing Breakdown & Benchmark

No monthly base subscriptions, no minimum commitments, and no idle cluster charges. Compare real production costs below:

Model / Task LumozAI Price Alternative Providers Avg Latency Recommended For
Lumoz HTML-to-Image $0.005 / run $0.020 / run 450ms OG cards, banners & receipts
DocRaptor N/A $0.050 / doc 1.5s Heavy print formatting
HTML2PDF Web API N/A $0.025 / run 2.0s Legacy rendering

Code Integration (REST, Python, Node.js)

Execute directly against our high-throughput gateway. Replace YOUR_LUMOZ_API_KEY with your free developer key.

curl -X POST "https://lumozai.com/services/run" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_LUMOZ_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "slug": "html-to-image",
    "html": "<div style=\"background:#0f172a; color:#38bdf8; font-family:sans-serif; padding:40px; border-radius:16px;\"><h1>Invoice #4029</h1><p>Status: Paid</p></div>",
    "width": 800,
    "height": 400
  }'

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use custom Google Fonts or Tailwind CSS?

Yes. Include standard <link> tags or <style> blocks in your HTML string, and external fonts and stylesheets will render seamlessly.

Can it export vector PDF format?

Yes. Set "format": "pdf" in the request payload to receive a downloadable PDF document.

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