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For a long webpage with missing lazy-loaded images, start with a URLbox full-page screenshot using full_page=true and its default stitch mode. Keep the initial scroll enabled: URLbox scrolls through the page to trigger lazy loading before capturing sections. If images are still missing, reduce scroll_increment and increase scroll_delay. Do not use skip_scroll=true for this problem. URLbox documents the full-page and stitch behavior.

Start with a stitched full-page capture

URLbox’s stitch mode is the default full-page method. It scrolls through the page, captures multiple sections, and combines them. That traversal is important for lazy-loaded content because many pages request an image only when its location approaches the viewport.

  1. Set full_page=true.
  2. Keep full_page_mode=stitch, or omit the parameter to use the documented default.
  3. Leave the initial scroll enabled. Avoid skip_scroll=true, which skips the traversal intended to trigger lazy-loaded elements.

For example, adapt these settings to your target URL:

{
  "url": "https://example.com/long-page",
  "full_page": true,
  "full_page_mode": "stitch"
}

URLbox’s Render Options reference describes the relevant scroll and wait parameters.

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Tune scrolling if images are still absent

Reduce the scroll increment

scroll_increment controls the distance between scroll steps. Some pages do not trigger lazy loading when the browser jumps too far, so try a smaller increment. URLbox gives 400 px as an example for pages that need smaller steps. This is a documented example, not a universal optimal value.

Allow more time after each scroll

scroll_delay adds a pause between section captures. Increase it when images, animations, or deferred content need time to appear after the browser scrolls. The following 500 ms value is a reasonable starting experiment, not a required setting or a guaranteed fix.

{
  "url": "https://example.com/long-page",
  "full_page": true,
  "full_page_mode": "stitch",
  "scroll_increment": 400,
  "scroll_delay": 500
}

Smaller steps and longer pauses can increase rendering work and time; the right values depend on how the page triggers and fetches its images.

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Use selector waits for page-specific readiness

If the page has a reliable element that indicates it is ready, configure wait_for with that CSS selector and, if needed, wait_timeout. URLbox documents a default wait_timeout of 30,000 ms. The selector can be awaited as present or visible, depending on the option configuration.

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A selector wait and scroll tuning solve different problems. A selector can ensure a known element exists, but it does not itself trigger content that loads only when scrolled into view, nor does it prove that every image’s bytes have finished loading. Retain the scroll behavior for lazy-loaded images. URLbox also offers wait_until conditions such as loaded, domloaded, requestsfinished, and mostrequestsfinished; choose a condition that fits the page rather than assuming any one guarantees all images are ready.

Choose stitch or native mode

Mode When to use it Trade-off
stitch Use first when you need scroll-triggered lazy content or reliable full-page coverage across varied sites. Scrolls and captures sections before compositing, so it does more work. URLbox describes it as its default and more reliable approach.
native Consider it when speed is more important and the page captures correctly without the stitched scrolling workflow. It uses browser-native full-page capture and may be faster, but URLbox says it may not work well on all sites.

For missing lazy-loaded images, stitch is the suitable first choice because its scroll is intended to trigger them. See URLbox’s full-page screenshot documentation for the mode descriptions.

Account for long pages and capture artifacts

Infinite scrolling

An infinite-scroll page may continue adding content as the browser moves down. URLbox says it detects infinite scrolling and limits capture to three sections by default. The allow_infinite=true option overrides that limit, but use it only when you know how much content should be captured; an indefinitely extending page can make the job unnecessarily large.

Sticky and fixed elements

Fixed headers and footers can appear in several stitched sections. URLbox says stitch uses heuristics to detect and capture most fixed elements once. Setting freeze_fixed=false disables that behavior. If section joins look wrong, turn on show_seams=true to inspect the individual captured sections.

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Output format

For full-page image output, URLbox’s screenshots guide recommends PNG because image-size limitations can affect JPEG and WebP. Choose an output format with the size and downstream-use requirements in mind.

Queue unusually long renders asynchronously

Long full-page captures can take enough time that keeping a request open is inconvenient. URLbox recommends asynchronous rendering for heavy work such as long full-page screenshots. Its async renders and webhooks documentation covers queuing a render, checking its status, and receiving a webhook when it completes.

Troubleshoot by symptom

  • Images are missing near the bottom: confirm full_page=true, use stitch, and ensure skip_scroll is not enabled. Then test a smaller scroll_increment.
  • Images appear only intermittently: increase scroll_delay so content has more time after each step; tune it for the specific page because no universal ideal is documented.
  • A wait condition finishes but images are absent: a page-load event or selector may not represent image readiness. Keep scroll-triggering enabled and wait for a meaningful page-specific element where available.
  • The capture has seams or repeated fixed elements: inspect sections with show_seams=true; consider the documented fixed-element handling and whether freeze_fixed=false was set.
  • The render is slow or the request takes too long: reduce unnecessary delays or excessive scroll work, while preserving enough scrolling for lazy loading. For particularly long captures, use URLbox’s asynchronous workflow.
  • An infinite-scroll capture grows unexpectedly: remember the default three-section limit and avoid allow_infinite=true unless an extended capture is intentional.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Does URLbox’s 400 px scroll increment guarantee lazy-loaded images will appear?

No. URLbox gives 400 px as an example for pages that need smaller scroll steps; the right increment depends on the page.

Can a CSS selector wait replace scrolling for lazy-loaded images?

No. A selector wait can signal that a known element is present or visible, but scroll-triggered content still needs the browser to approach it.

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