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After doing a quick search it looks like if you run a linux server you're going to have to install a library of some sort to accomplish what you want. But if you run a windows server there are some built-in PHP functions that you can use.

 

Here's the best link I found: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/757675/website-screenshots-using-php

 

The first answer talks about using libraries and the second answer talks about using the windows functions and give great examples of how to use them.

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For linux you use a virtual frame buffer (Xvfb).

Be aware linux has file limitations so need to come up with a slick filesystem.

 

http://www.boutell.com/webthumb/

http://cutycapt.sourceforge.net/

http://iecapt.sourceforge.net/

 

 

You can save urls into lists and use this.

http://www.softpedia.com/get/Multimedia/Graphic/Graphic-Capture/WebShot.shtml

 

I personally use a windows machine and use firefox with a plugin

http://pearlcrescent.com/products/pagesaver/

exec() firefox with a url and the plugin does the rest

 

 

Trust me when I say I've explored many options, I feel windows/firefox/pagesaver is the best way.

install adblock, noscript, stop redirects

 

IE crashes too much, allows many scripts and ads.

 

my friend made http://wimg.ca/

is based on linux and uses firefox

Maybe can contact him and he may sell also help you get this running, he's a busy person.

hover one of the example links.

http://wimg.ca/test

I think it's very cool.

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