Unsplash API
Content · Design
Unsplash API provides access to one of the world's largest collections of freely usable photography, contributed by a global community of professional and semi-professional photographers. With over 3 million photos added by hundreds of thousands of photographers, Unsplash covers virtually every subject, mood, and composition style that developers might need for product design, content illustration, or UI placeholder imagery.
Unsplash API Highlights
Unsplash API is verified for developer integrations in Nigeria and across African markets, providing documented endpoints, sandbox testing, and developer support.
OAuth 2.0
50 requests per hour on demo; higher after production approval
Nigeria
Ghana
Kenya
AWSUnsplash API is best for:
Apps and platforms needing high-quality free photography from a community of professional photographers
- for up to 50 requests/hour
- Demo apps limited to 50 req/hour
- production apps approved for higher limits
Unsplash API Core Features & Capabilities
Required Access Documents for Unsplash API
- Unsplash Developer AppRequiredRegister application at unsplash.com/developers to get access key
Different Unsplash API use cases
- Nigerian blog imagery:Automatically source high-quality article header images for Nigerian news and blog sites
- App placeholder content:Populate UI mockups and beta app screens with beautiful photography during development
- Social media tools:Provide Nigerian content creators with licensed photography for social media posts and marketing