Photography APIs

Photo sharing and stock images

28 APIs in this category
Showing 28 of 28 APIs

apilayer Screenshotlayer

Convert any website URL into an image with a simple API call

Auth: No HTTPS CORS: Unknown

APITemplate.io

Dynamically generate images and PDFs from custom templates via API

Auth: apiKey HTTPS CORS: Yes

Bruzu

Generate custom images dynamically using query parameters

Auth: apiKey HTTPS CORS: Yes

CheetahO

Optimize and resize photos for web performance

Auth: apiKey HTTPS CORS: Unknown

Dagpi

Image manipulation and creative visual processing API

Auth: apiKey HTTPS CORS: Unknown

Duply

Generate, edit, and manage images and videos through API automation

Auth: apiKey HTTPS CORS: Yes

DynaPictures

Create personalized and branded images automatically at scale

Auth: apiKey HTTPS CORS: Yes

Flickr

Access photos and metadata from Flickr’s massive photography library

Auth: OAuth HTTPS CORS: Unknown

Getty Images

Search and retrieve premium stock photography and editorial images

Auth: OAuth HTTPS CORS: Unknown

Gfycat

Upload, search, and retrieve GIFs and short video clips

Auth: OAuth HTTPS CORS: Unknown

Giphy

Search, upload, and share GIFs and stickers from the Giphy library

Auth: apiKey HTTPS CORS: Unknown

Google Photos

Integrate Google Photos content and media management into apps

Auth: OAuth HTTPS CORS: Unknown

Imgur

Upload, share, and search images on Imgur

Auth: OAuth HTTPS CORS: Unknown

Imsea

Free image search API for simple visual queries

Auth: No HTTPS CORS: Unknown

Lorem Picsum

Randomized placeholder images sourced from Unsplash

Auth: No HTTPS CORS: Unknown

ObjectCut

Remove backgrounds from images automatically via API

Auth: apiKey HTTPS CORS: Yes

Pexels

Free stock photos and videos from creators around the world

Auth: apiKey HTTPS CORS: Yes

PhotoRoom

Remove image backgrounds with AI precision

Auth: apiKey HTTPS CORS: Unknown

Pixabay

Access millions of free stock photos, illustrations, and videos

Auth: apiKey HTTPS CORS: Unknown

PlaceKeanu

Generate placeholder images featuring Keanu Reeves (grayscale & young Keanu options)

Auth: No HTTPS CORS: Unknown

Readme Typing SVG

Customizable animated typing SVG generator for README files

Auth: No HTTPS CORS: Unknown

Remove.bg

AI-powered background removal API for photos

Auth: apiKey HTTPS CORS: Unknown

ReSmush.it

Free image optimization and compression API

Auth: No HTTPS CORS: Unknown

Shutterstock

Search and license stock photos, videos, and music

Auth: OAuth HTTPS CORS: Unknown

Sirv

Image optimization, manipulation, and hosting API for the web

Auth: apiKey HTTPS CORS: Unknown

Unsplash

Access millions of free, high-quality photos via API

Auth: OAuth HTTPS CORS: Unknown

Wallhaven

Access high-resolution wallpapers via Wallhaven API

Auth: apiKey HTTPS CORS: Unknown

Webdam

Digital asset management API for image libraries and metadata

Auth: OAuth HTTPS CORS: Unknown

Best Photography APIs for Developers

A photography API allows developers to search stock photo libraries, retrieve image metadata, access photo sharing platforms, and integrate high-quality imagery into their applications. These APIs are essential for content platforms, design tools, and media-rich apps.

CodeHelper's curated photography API collection includes APIs covering stock photos, image search, EXIF data, photo communities, and camera equipment databases.

What to look for in a photography API

  • Image licensing: Confirm whether images can be used commercially and whether attribution is required before building public-facing features.
  • Image resolution options: APIs that provide multiple resolution variants let you serve appropriately sized images for different screen densities.
  • Search relevance: Test the API's search quality with your target queries; relevance varies significantly between providers.

How to use this API directory

  1. Browse the curated list of APIs below.
  2. Click any API to visit its documentation.
  3. Check the Auth column to understand what credentials you need.

Whether you are building a stock photo search or a photo sharing platform, this free curated API directory saves you hours of research.

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