Imgur

API

Freemium API for image hosting and sharing

Overview

The Imgur API provides RESTful endpoints for uploading, managing, and retrieving images/albums with JSON responses. Key endpoints include image upload (POST /3/image), album creation (POST /3/album), fetching image details (GET /3/image/{id}), gallery search (GET /3/gallery/search), and deletion of user-owned content. Use cases range from integrating image hosting into apps, automating content sharing workflows, building custom photo galleries, to moderating user-uploaded images. Authentication uses API keys (client ID) for public actions and OAuth2 for user-specific operations, with rate limits based on usage tiers.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://apidocs.imgur.com/')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful architecture
JSON response format
Image upload/manage endpoints
Album creation & management
Gallery access
OAuth2 authentication support

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Imgur API free to use?

Yes, Imgur API offers a free tier with rate limits. Paid tiers are available for higher request volumes and additional benefits like increased upload limits.

? Does it require an API Key?

Yes, most endpoints require an API key (client ID) for authentication. For actions involving user accounts (e.g., uploading to a user's album), OAuth2 is necessary.

? What is the response format?

The Imgur API returns responses in JSON format, which is widely supported and easy to parse across programming languages.

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Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category Photography

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Well-documented with clear examples
⊕ Freemium pricing model
⊕ Supports both public and user-specific actions
⊕ Wide range of image operations

Cons

⊖ Rate limits apply to free tier
⊖ OAuth2 required for user account actions
⊖ Some advanced features locked behind paid tiers