Unsplash API

Overview

Create with the largest collection of high-quality images that are free to use. Trusted by Trello, Medium, and thousands of other API applications to power their free picture needs.

Unsplash is a photography API. Requests are authenticated with OAuth. It is served over HTTPS.

At a glance

Authentication: OAuth
HTTPS: Yes
CORS: Unknown
Category: Photography

Questions

Does the Unsplash API need an API key?

Yes. The Unsplash API uses OAuth authentication; the documentation explains how to get credentials.

Does the Unsplash API support HTTPS?

Yes, the Unsplash API is served over HTTPS.

What are alternatives to the Unsplash API?

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