Unsplash API
Access millions of free high-resolution photos from Unsplash. Search, download, and integrate beautiful photography into your applications.
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2026-02-03
At a glance
Essential information
About
Unsplash API provides access to over 5 million free high-resolution photos contributed by a community of photographers worldwide. Search by keyword, get random photos, access collections, and track photo statistics.
What you can build
- Image search applications
- Stock photo libraries
- Design tool integrations
- Content management systems
- Website background generators
- Social media content tools
- Mood boards and inspiration apps
- Creative project tools
Pricing
View Pricing| Free tier | Yes |
| Starting from | Free |
| Notes | Free tier 50 requests/hour. Requires attribution. Commercial use allowed. Contact for higher limits. |
Last updated: 2026-02-03. Please refer to the official pricing page as pricing may have changed.
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Authentication & Limits
View Docs- Auth type
- api_key
- Rate limits
- Demo - 50 requests/hour; Production (approved apps) - 5,000 requests/hour.
Steps to get API key
- 1Create Unsplash account at unsplash.com
- 2Go to unsplash.com/oauth/applications
- 3Create new application
- 4Fill out application details
- 5Get Access Key (public) and Secret Key
- 6Use Access Key in Authorization header
- 7Apply for production access for higher limits
FAQ
Yes, completely free with 50 requests/hour demo limit. Production apps get 5,000 requests/hour after approval.
