ChromeDriver has started to create blank screenshots?

Question

I am using ChromeDriver to create automated browser tests. This stopped working today, taking a look at the screenshots that are saved in the database, they are all blank pixels.

Why?

Version

ChromeDriver 2.29.0

Screenshot

Hexdump

Code (c#)

foreach (var testStep in testSteps.ToList())
{
    var testStepRun = new TestStepRun();
    repo.createTestStepRun(testStepRun);

    /* I omit this function in my posting but will include it if needed */
    RunTestStep(testStep);

    try
    {
        testStepRun.ScreenshotPNG = driver.GetScreenshot().AsByteArray;
    }
    catch(UnhandledAlertException)
    {
    }

    repo.SaveChanges();
}

Which browser you are using ? Did you checked on different browser or downgrading the browser version ? — anshul Gupta, Jul 03 '17 at 09:18

score 3 · Accepted Answer · answered Jul 03 '17 at 08:16

3

It's related to your Chrome browser. Downgrade to version 58: https://www.slimjet.com/chrome/google-chrome-old-version.php

answered Jul 03 '17 at 08:16

Ruud

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Not yet, I've had the same issue and after downgrading Chrome to version 58 my problem was solved... – Ruud Jul 03 '17 at 11:08

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Jul 07 '17 at 11:07

It can be related to current ChromeDriver version and Chrome version we use. I`m facing the same issue. I have tried some variants of ChromeDriver/Chrome version to find working one. You can also have a look at the existing issue: https://github.com/SeleniumHQ/selenium/issues/3700

ChromeDriver has started to create blank screenshots?

Version

Screenshot

Hexdump

Code (c#)

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