Flickr API

API

RESTful API for accessing Flickr's vast photography and video library

Overview

The Flickr API provides endpoints for searching public photos/videos, retrieving user albums/galleries, accessing photo metadata (tags, geolocation, licenses), and performing write operations like uploads (with OAuth 1.0a). Responses support JSON (recommended) and XML formats. Use cases include integrating visual search into apps, displaying user portfolios on websites, curating licensed media for content creation, and building tools to manage Flickr accounts.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://www.flickr.com/services/api/')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful
JSON/XML support
OAuth 1.0a Auth
Photo/Video Search
Upload Capabilities
Metadata Access

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is the Flickr API free to use?

Yes, for non-commercial use with basic rate limits; paid tiers are available for higher usage and commercial purposes.

? Does it require an API Key?

Yes, all requests need an API key; write operations (like uploads) require additional OAuth 1.0a authentication.

? What is the response format?

Responses can be in JSON or XML, though JSON is recommended as XML is deprecated.

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Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category Photography

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Extensive media library
⊕ Flexible search filters
⊕ Supports read/write operations
⊕ Comprehensive documentation

Cons

⊖ Rate-limited
⊖ Complex OAuth setup
⊖ Paid tiers for commercial use
⊖ XML response deprecated