Microlink
Link Tools No key
AuthenticationNo key
Rate limitFree keyless tier with lower limits; free account raises them
Documentation: microlink.io ยท Checked Sep 22, 2026
About
Microlink takes any link and returns a screenshot, a rich link-preview card, or a PDF of the page, all through a keyless API. That makes it one of the most visual free APIs for a beginner: your bot can show what a website looks like, pull its title and images, or archive a page as a PDF. The free tier needs no key at all, with an optional free account for higher limits.
Details
No key needed. You can call it right away.
Auth: No key
Rate limit: Free keyless tier with lower limits; free account raises them
Verified: 2026-09-22
Best for: personal developer fun
Setup
- No key is needed for the free tier.
- Pass any URL to the Microlink API endpoint.
- Add parameters like screenshot=true or pdf=true for different outputs.
- Use the returned data to show previews in your bot.
Example
GET https://api.microlink.io/?url=https://example.com&screenshot=trueUse cases
- Show a screenshot of any link your bot shares
- Build a link-preview bot for chats and channels
- Archive web pages as PDFs on demand