Photography — entry 023 of 25
Unsplash
Unsplash's JSON API lets apps search, browse, and download from its library of freely licensed photos, returning dynamically resizable image URLs (powered by Imgix) alongside photographer and collection metadata. Nearly all real use is covered by a static Client-ID access key sent via the Authorization header — full OAuth is only needed for a handful of actions performed on a user's behalf, like liking a photo. New applications start in demo mode at 50 requests/hour and can apply for production approval to reach 1,000/hour, with attribution to the photographer and Unsplash required under the Unsplash API Guidelines.
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<a href="https://greatapis.com/api/unsplash/"><img src="https://greatapis.com/badge/unsplash.svg" alt="Scored 78 on greatapis.com"></a>Auth quickstart
- Sign up with the provider to get an API key.
- Send it on every request as a header
Authorization: <key> - The exact header isn't documented — Authorization is a common default; confirm in the provider's docs.
Your key is stored only in this browser (localStorage) and sent directly to the API — never to greatapis.