Photography APIs
Explore APIs for stock photography, image manipulation, photo optimization, background removal, and image hosting services.Available APIs
| API | Description | Auth | HTTPS | CORS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| apilayer screenshotlayer | URL 2 Image | No | Yes | Unknown |
| APITemplate.io | Dynamically generate images and PDFs from templates with a simple API | apiKey | Yes | Yes |
| Bruzu | Image generation with query string | apiKey | Yes | Yes |
| CheetahO | Photo optimization and resize | apiKey | Yes | Unknown |
| Dagpi | Image manipulation and processing | apiKey | Yes | Unknown |
| Duply | Generate, Edit, Scale and Manage Images and Videos Smarter & Faster | apiKey | Yes | Yes |
| DynaPictures | Generate Hundreds of Personalized Images in Minutes | apiKey | Yes | Yes |
| Flickr | Flickr Services | OAuth | Yes | Unknown |
| Getty Images | Build applications using the world’s most powerful imagery | OAuth | Yes | Unknown |
| Gfycat | Jiffier GIFs | OAuth | Yes | Unknown |
| Giphy | Get all your gifs | apiKey | Yes | Unknown |
| Google Photos | Integrate Google Photos with your apps or devices | OAuth | Yes | Unknown |
| Image Upload | Image Optimization | apiKey | Yes | Unknown |
| Imgur | Images | OAuth | Yes | Unknown |
| Imsea | Free image search | No | Yes | Unknown |
| Lorem Picsum | Images from Unsplash | No | Yes | Unknown |
| ObjectCut | Image Background removal | apiKey | Yes | Yes |
| Pexels | Free Stock Photos and Videos | apiKey | Yes | Yes |
| PhotoRoom | Remove background from images | apiKey | Yes | Unknown |
| Pixabay | Photography | apiKey | Yes | Unknown |
| PlaceKeanu | Resizable Keanu Reeves placeholder images with grayscale and young Keanu options | No | Yes | Unknown |
| Readme typing SVG | Customizable typing and deleting text SVG | No | Yes | Unknown |
| Remove.bg | Image Background removal | apiKey | Yes | Unknown |
| ReSmush.it | Photo optimization | No | No | Unknown |
| shutterstock | Stock Photos and Videos | OAuth | Yes | Unknown |
| Sirv | Image management solutions like optimization, manipulation, hosting | apiKey | Yes | Unknown |
| Unsplash | Photography | OAuth | Yes | Unknown |
| Wallhaven | Wallpapers | apiKey | Yes | Unknown |
| Webdam | Images | OAuth | Yes | Unknown |
Getting Started
Photography APIs offer access to stock photo libraries, image manipulation tools, optimization services, and hosting solutions. Popular platforms include Unsplash, Pexels, and Pixabay for free stock photos.Popular Services
- Unsplash: High-quality free stock photography
- Pexels: Free stock photos and videos
- Pixabay: Royalty-free images and videos
- Giphy: GIF search and sharing platform
- Flickr: Photo hosting and sharing service
Common Use Cases
- Access stock photography libraries
- Optimize and resize images
- Remove backgrounds from photos
- Generate dynamic images from templates
- Create placeholder images
- Manipulate and process images
- Host and manage image assets
- Search for specific types of images
- Generate custom graphics programmatically
Image Processing Features
- Background Removal: Remove.bg, PhotoRoom, ObjectCut
- Optimization: CheetahO, ReSmush.it, Image Upload
- Generation: APITemplate.io, DynaPictures, Bruzu
- Manipulation: Dagpi, Sirv
- Placeholders: Lorem Picsum, PlaceKeanu