Pixabay

API

Free high-quality royalty-free stock photo and video API

Overview

The Pixabay API grants access to millions of CC0-licensed stock photos, videos, vectors, and illustrations. Key endpoints include search (filter by media type, category, color, orientation) and media detail retrieval. Responses are JSON-formatted, containing media URLs (various sizes), metadata (tags, dimensions, user info), and licensing details. Ideal for integrating stock visuals into websites, mobile apps, CMS platforms, or design tools—enabling quick access to royalty-free content without attribution requirements.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://pixabay.com/sk/service/about/api/')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful
JSON support
API Key authentication
CC0 licensed media
Multiple media types
Advanced filtering options

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Pixabay API free to use?

Yes, the Pixabay API is free for both commercial and non-commercial purposes, with no attribution required for retrieved media.

? Does it require an API Key?

Yes, you need to register on Pixabay's website to obtain a free API key for accessing the API endpoints.

? What is the response format?

The Pixabay API returns responses in JSON format, including media URLs, metadata (tags, dimensions), and licensing information.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Photography

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Free for commercial/non-commercial use
⊕ Royalty-free content
⊕ Wide media variety
⊕ Easy integration
⊕ Detailed metadata

Cons

⊖ Rate-limited free tier
⊖ No SLA
⊖ API key required
⊖ Niche media gaps