# Google Images Scraper: Full-Size Image URLs & API (`automationnation/google-images-scraper`) Actor

Scrape Google Images for any search: full-size image URL, width, height and file size, thumbnail, title, source page and site. Filters for size, color, type, time and Creative Commons license. 100 images per search in seconds, $0.25 per 1,000 images.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/automationnation/google-images-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [Nathan Carter](https://apify.com/automationnation) (community)
- **Categories:** SEO tools, AI, Developer tools
- **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $0.20 / 1,000 images

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.
Since this Actor supports Apify Store discounts, the price gets lower the higher subscription plan you have.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

An Actor is a serverless cloud program that runs on the Apify platform. It has two run modes.
In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours,
and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store.
In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server.

Apify vocabulary and the platform model are defined once, in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md.

## How to integrate an Actor?

If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects.
You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready.

Do not guess an integration path. Every one of them is in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md: the Apify MCP server, Agent Skills with the Apify CLI, the JavaScript and Python clients, the REST API, and the account-free path for an agent with no human to sign in. It also carries the rule on stating cost before the first paid run.

For examples already wired to this Actor's own input schema, see the [API](#api) section below.

Each client library has reference documentation the quickstart does not restate: [JavaScript/TypeScript](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs.md) (`npm install apify-client`) and [Python](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs.md) (`pip install apify-client`).

# README

## Google Images Scraper: Full-Size Image URLs & API

**Google Images Scraper is an Apify Actor that returns Google Images results for any search: the full-size image URL, its size and the page it comes from.** It's built for code and AI agents: one JSON row per image, a clean schema and runs that finish in seconds.

#### Quick facts

- **What you get, one row per image:** `title`, `imageUrl`, `imageWidth`, `imageHeight`, `imageSize`, `thumbnailUrl`, `pageUrl`, `pageTitle` and more (all fields below).
- **Any country and language:** set `country` and `language`.
- **Fast:** plain HTTP through Apify's Google SERP proxy, no browser. A search takes a few seconds.
- **Price:** $0.25 per 1,000 images (less on paid Apify plans). Apify's free $5 monthly credit covers 20,000 images.
- **AI agents:** connect `https://mcp.apify.com?tools=automationnation/google-images-scraper` (setup below).

### What can you do with it?

- **AI and machine learning:** build image datasets for training, evaluation and retrieval.
- **Design and content:** collect reference images and mood boards with source links.
- **Brand and copyright monitoring:** find where your images or products appear.
- **SEO:** see which sites rank in Google Images for your keywords.

### How to use it

1. Click **Try for free**.
2. Add one or more **search queries**.
3. Set the **country**, language and how many images you want per search, plus any filters.
4. Click **Start** and download the results as JSON, CSV or Excel, or read them through the API.

#### Input example

```json
{
  "queries": [
    "modern kitchen",
    "golden retriever puppy"
  ],
  "maxResultsPerQuery": 100,
  "country": "us",
  "language": "en",
  "size": "large",
  "license": "any"
}
```

#### Output example

```json
{
  "query": "modern kitchen",
  "position": 1,
  "title": "7 New Warm and Inviting Contemporary Kitchens",
  "imageUrl": "https://st.hzcdn.com/simgs/d531529d08f92b26_14-9975/_.jpg",
  "imageWidth": 2048,
  "imageHeight": 1364,
  "imageSize": "590KB",
  "thumbnailUrl": "https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRwGceB_fdpIh-MEVFVLAGqfDF51rDJ6c_WRy6KPzc5TQ&s=10",
  "pageUrl": "https://www.houzz.com/magazine/7-new-warm-and-inviting-contemporary-kitchens-stsetivw-vs~183659735",
  "pageTitle": "7 New Warm and Inviting Contemporary Kitchens",
  "source": "www.houzz.com",
  "domain": "houzz.com",
  "imageId": "s-_Xiez_hvMPaM",
  "page": 1,
  "country": "us",
  "language": "en",
  "searchUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?…",
  "scrapedAt": "2026-10-05T10:12:00.000Z"
}
```

#### Output fields

| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| `query` | The search this row came from. |
| `position` | Rank in the results for this search, from 1. |
| `title` | Image title (alt text). |
| `imageUrl` | Full-size original image URL. |
| `imageWidth` | Original width in pixels. |
| `imageHeight` | Original height in pixels. |
| `imageSize` | File size as Google shows it, e.g. 590KB. |
| `thumbnailUrl` | Google thumbnail URL. |
| `pageUrl` | The page the image is on. |
| `pageTitle` | Title of that page. |
| `source` | Site name. |
| `domain` | Domain of the page. |
| `imageId` | Google image ID. |
| `page` | Results page it came from. |
| `country` | Google country (gl). |
| `language` | Google interface language (hl). |
| `searchUrl` | The Google search URL. |
| `scrapedAt` | When it was scraped (ISO). |

The **Run summary** (key-value store `OUTPUT`) lists each search with its status and result count.

### How much does it cost?

You pay per image saved; searches that fail are free.

| Images | Free & Bronze plans | Silver | Gold and above |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 | $0.25 | $0.23 | $0.20 |
| 10,000 | $2.50 | $2.25 | $2.00 |

Set a **maximum cost per run** in the run options; the Actor stops at your limit and keeps everything saved up to then.

### Use it with AI agents (MCP)

**Hosted:** add `https://mcp.apify.com?tools=automationnation/google-images-scraper` to Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another MCP client and sign in with Apify.

**Local (Claude Desktop or Cursor config):**

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "google-images-scraper": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@apify/actors-mcp-server", "--tools", "automationnation/google-images-scraper"],
      "env": { "APIFY_TOKEN": "YOUR_APIFY_TOKEN" }
    }
  }
}
```

Then ask, for example: "Find 50 large Creative Commons photos of modern kitchens and list their sources."

### Integrations and API

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/automationnation~google-images-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items?token=YOUR_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"queries": ["modern kitchen"], "maxResultsPerQuery": 10, "country": "us"}'
```

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

client = ApifyClient("YOUR_TOKEN")
run = client.actor("automationnation/google-images-scraper").call(run_input={"queries": ["modern kitchen"], "maxResultsPerQuery": 10})
for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items():
    print(item["title"])
```

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

const client = new ApifyClient({ token: 'YOUR_TOKEN' });
const run = await client.actor('automationnation/google-images-scraper').call({"queries": ["modern kitchen"], "maxResultsPerQuery": 10});
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
console.log(items);
```

Schedules, webhooks, Google Sheets, Slack, n8n, Make and Zapier work through Apify's integrations.

### FAQ

**How many images per search?**
Up to 100, the first page of Google Images. Add related searches ("modern kitchen white", "modern kitchen island") for more.

**Do I get the original image?**
Yes, `imageUrl` is the full-size original with its width and height, plus Google's thumbnail.

**Can I filter by license?**
Yes, set `license` to Creative Commons or commercial. Google's classification isn't legal advice, so check each source page.

**Can I download the image files?**
The Actor returns URLs; download them with your own code or an Apify integration. Respect copyright and each site's terms.

**Is it legal to scrape Google?**
The Actor reads public Google results, like a person searching. Use the data in line with the laws and terms that apply to you.

**Why is it so fast and cheap?**
It reads Google's results pages over plain HTTP through Apify's Google SERP proxy: no browser, about a second per page.

### More Google data from AutomationNation

- **[Google Shopping Scraper](https://apify.com/automationnation/google-shopping-scraper)**: prices, stores and reviews for any product search.
- **[Google News Scraper](https://apify.com/automationnation/google-news-scraper)**: headlines, sources, dates and article URLs.
- **[Google Videos Scraper](https://apify.com/automationnation/google-videos-scraper)**: videos from YouTube, TikTok and more, with channel and duration.
- **[Google Jobs Scraper](https://apify.com/automationnation/google-jobs-scraper)**: job listings with salaries and apply links in 26 countries.
- **[Google Trends Scraper](https://apify.com/automationnation/google-trends-scraper)**: interest over time, related queries and trending searches.
- **[Google AI Overview Tracker](https://apify.com/automationnation/aeo-auditor)**: whether Google's AI Overviews cite your site.
- **[AI Visibility Tracker](https://apify.com/automationnation/ai-visibility-tracker)**: your brand in Google AI Overviews, Gemini and Claude answers.

Questions or a missing field? Open an issue on the **Issues** tab; fixes usually ship within a day.

# Changelog

This Actor's version history is a separate document: https://apify.com/automationnation/google-images-scraper/changelog.md

# Actor input Schema

## `queries` (type: `array`):

What to search for on Google, one per line. Each query is one Google Images search.

## `maxResultsPerQuery` (type: `integer`):

Google shows up to 100 images per search; use several related searches for more.

## `country` (type: `string`):

Two-letter country code for the Google results (gl), e.g. us, gb, de, fr, in, br, au, ca.

## `language` (type: `string`):

Google interface language (hl), e.g. en, de, es, fr, pt, ja.

## `size` (type: `string`):

Image size filter.

## `color` (type: `string`):

Color filter.

## `imageType` (type: `string`):

Image type filter.

## `time` (type: `string`):

Only results from this period.

## `license` (type: `string`):

License filter, as Google classifies it. Always check the license on the source page.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "queries": [
    "modern kitchen"
  ],
  "maxResultsPerQuery": 20,
  "country": "us",
  "language": "en",
  "size": "any",
  "color": "any",
  "imageType": "any",
  "time": "any",
  "license": "any"
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `results` (type: `string`):

One row per image.

## `allData` (type: `string`):

No description

## `summary` (type: `string`):

Per search: status, results and pages.

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "queries": [
        "modern kitchen"
    ],
    "maxResultsPerQuery": 20,
    "country": "us",
    "language": "en"
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("automationnation/google-images-scraper").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {
    "queries": ["modern kitchen"],
    "maxResultsPerQuery": 20,
    "country": "us",
    "language": "en",
}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("automationnation/google-images-scraper").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}")
for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{
  "queries": [
    "modern kitchen"
  ],
  "maxResultsPerQuery": 20,
  "country": "us",
  "language": "en"
}' |
apify call automationnation/google-images-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,automationnation/google-images-scraper"
        }
    }
}
```

The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer <APIFY_API_TOKEN>` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations).

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/6fmm2hZSFH9nEjfMV/builds/ybYjHjJsFDdQMIqwa/openapi.json