Orshot key concepts
The four things every Orshot API call involves: a template ID, modifications, a response format and credits.
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Before diving into the API, it helps to understand a few key concepts. These terms appear throughout the docs and API.
What is a Render?
A render is a single API request that turns a template into an image, PDF, or video
How Credits are Counted
How credit usage is calculated for images, PDFs, and videos
Render Type
Choose between image, PDF, or video output
Template ID
The unique identifier you use to tell the API which template to render
Template Anatomy
Understand the data structure of a template — pages, elements, canvas, and parameters
Modifications
The key-value pairs you pass to change text, images, and styles in a template
Response Format
Choose your output file type — PNG, JPEG, WebP, AVIF, PDF, MP4, or GIF
Response Type
Choose how you receive the output — hosted URL, Base64 string, or binary data
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