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Measurement & Attribution
Conversion API (CAPI)
A server-to-server connection that sends conversion events directly to ad platforms.
By Brandon Mina·CEO, BrandPilot AI·Updated November 2026
Short answer
A Conversion API (CAPI) is a server-to-server connection that sends conversion events, such as purchases and leads, directly from a business's systems to an ad platform like Meta. Because it bypasses the browser, it is less affected by ad blockers, cookie limits and tracking restrictions, improving measurement accuracy and campaign optimization alongside pixels.