# iStock & Getty Images Scraper - Stock Keyword Research (`devcolton/istock-getty-images-scraper`) Actor

Search iStock and Getty Images and export every result (title, contributor, upload date, collection, thumbnail, URL) plus keyword-research summaries for stock contributors: competition, freshness and top contributors.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/devcolton/istock-getty-images-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [Colton](https://apify.com/devcolton) (community)
- **Categories:** E-commerce, SEO tools
- **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 1 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

Pay per event

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.

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?

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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

## iStock & Getty Images Scraper — stock photo search and keyword research

**iStock & Getty Images Scraper** exports search results from **iStock** and **Getty Images**: titles, contributors, upload dates, collections, thumbnails and links. It adds a **keyword summary** built for stock contributors, showing how crowded a keyword is, how fresh the popular results are, and who dominates them.

### What can this Actor do?

- 🔍 **Search iStock and Getty Images** for any keyword: photos, illustrations and vectors, or videos.
- 🏆 **Sort by most popular, newest or best match**, to see what sells and what's new.
- 📊 **Keyword research summary** per search: total competing assets, the share of top results uploaded in the last 90 and 365 days, contributor concentration, and related searches.
- 📰 **Getty editorial** (news, sport, entertainment) as well as creative stock.
- 📁 **Up to 6,000 results per search**, exportable to CSV, Excel or JSON.

### What data can I get?

**Result rows** (`type: "asset"`): `title`, `caption`, `contributor`, `uploadDate`, `mediaType`, `collection`, `orientation`, `colors`, `editorialOnly`, `releaseCode`, `url`, `thumbnailUrl`, and more.

**Keyword summary rows** (`type: "keyword-summary"`):

| Field | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| `totalResults` | How many assets compete for the keyword |
| `shareUploadedLast90Days`, `shareUploadedLast365Days`, `medianAgeDays` | How fresh the top results are. With *Most popular*, a high share means new uploads can still rank |
| `distinctContributors`, `top5ContributorShare`, `topContributors` | Whether a few contributors dominate the keyword |
| `relatedSearches` | Related keywords suggested by the agency |

### How to use iStock & Getty Images Scraper

1. Click **Try for free** and sign in (new Apify accounts get free monthly credit).
2. Enter your **search queries**, e.g. `coffee shop`, `remote work`.
3. Choose **iStock**, **Getty Images** or both, and set **Sort by** to *Most popular* for keyword research.
4. Click **Start**, then open the **Output** tab to see the results and keyword summaries.

### Input example

```json
{
  "queries": ["coffee shop", "remote work"],
  "sites": ["istock", "getty"],
  "sort": "mostpopular",
  "maxItemsPerQuery": 120
}
```

### Output example

Keyword summary:

```json
{
  "type": "keyword-summary",
  "site": "istock",
  "query": "coffee shop",
  "sort": "mostpopular",
  "totalResults": 595188,
  "sampleSize": 180,
  "shareUploadedLast365Days": 0.017,
  "medianAgeDays": 1399,
  "distinctContributors": 115,
  "top5ContributorShare": 0.194,
  "topContributors": [ { "contributor": "monkeybusinessimages", "count": 9 }, { "contributor": "JLco - Julia Amaral", "count": 9 } ],
  "relatedSearches": ["coffee", "cafe", "coffee cup"]
}
```

Result:

```json
{
  "type": "asset",
  "site": "getty",
  "query": "coffee shop",
  "rank": 1,
  "title": "Coffee Being Poured In A Cup In A Coffee Shop",
  "contributor": "urbazon",
  "collection": "E+",
  "mediaType": "Photography",
  "uploadDate": "2024-10-02T12:27:08Z",
  "orientation": "Horizontal",
  "url": "https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/photo/coffee-being-poured-in-a-cup-in-a-coffee-shop-royalty-free-image/2175846656"
}
```

### How much does it cost?

You pay only for results: **$0.001 per result** ($1 per 1,000) and **$0.003 per keyword summary**. Proxies are included and there's no start fee. Turn off **Output individual assets** to research hundreds of keywords for a few cents.

### Tips and limits

- For keyword research, use **Most popular** with **120–300 results per query**.
- iStock and Getty don't publish download counts. Popularity comes from their own "most popular" ranking. For actual download numbers, see our Dreamstime Scraper below.
- Vectors are included under *Illustrations*.

### Other Actors by DevColton

| Actor | What it does |
|---|---|
| [Google Trends Explorer](https://apify.com/DevColton/google-trends-explorer) | Interest over time, by region and related queries for any keyword |
| [Dreamstime Scraper](https://apify.com/DevColton/dreamstime-scraper) | Stock images with download counts, keywords and best sellers |
| [Seek, Jobstreet & JobsDB Jobs Scraper](https://apify.com/DevColton/seek-jobstreet-jobsdb-scraper) | Jobs from 8 Asia-Pacific countries with salaries and applicant counts |
| [Envato Market Scraper](https://apify.com/DevColton/envato-market-scraper) | ThemeForest and CodeCanyon items with sales, prices and ratings |
| [Tori, FINN, Blocket & DBA Scraper](https://apify.com/DevColton/tori-finn-blocket-dba-scraper) | Second-hand listings from Finland, Norway, Sweden and Denmark |
| [IKEA Products & Prices Scraper](https://apify.com/DevColton/ikea-products-prices-scraper) | IKEA prices in 41 countries, compared in USD |
| [idealo Scraper](https://apify.com/DevColton/idealo-price-comparison-scraper) | Prices and every shop's offer on idealo.de and idealo.at |
| [Career Site Jobs Scraper](https://apify.com/DevColton/ats-career-sites-jobs-scraper) | Jobs from Greenhouse, Lever, Ashby, Workday and SmartRecruiters career pages |
| [Bayt Jobs Scraper](https://apify.com/DevColton/bayt-jobs-scraper) | Jobs in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the Middle East |

### FAQ

#### Is it legal to scrape this data?

This Actor collects only publicly available data that anyone can see in a browser without logging in. It doesn't access accounts or private data. You're responsible for how you use the data: check the website's terms and the laws that apply to you, especially if you store personal information.

#### Can I use it with the API, Python, Google Sheets or Zapier?

Yes. You can start runs and fetch results through the [Apify API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2) or the official [Python](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python) and [JavaScript](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js) clients, and send results to Google Sheets, Zapier, Make, n8n or a webhook.

#### Can I run it on a schedule?

Yes. In Apify Console, open **Schedules** to run it hourly, daily or weekly, and get the new data automatically.

#### Something isn't working, or I need a feature

Open an issue in the **Issues** tab. Issues get a quick reply, and feature requests are welcome. Custom scraping work is also possible; mention it in an issue.

# Actor input Schema

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

Keywords to search, one per line, e.g. 'coffee shop', 'remote work'.

## `sites` (type: `array`):

Which agencies to search. Getty Images also offers editorial content.

## `mediaType` (type: `string`):

Restrict results to photos, illustrations (incl. vectors) or videos.

## `sort` (type: `string`):

Best match, most popular (the agency's own popularity ranking) or newest uploads.

## `orientation` (type: `string`):

Optional: only horizontal, vertical, square or panoramic results.

## `gettyFamily` (type: `string`):

Getty Images only: creative (stock) or editorial (news, sport, entertainment).

## `maxItemsPerQuery` (type: `integer`):

Up to 6,000 per query (100 pages of 60). The keyword summary is computed from these results.

## `includeAssets` (type: `boolean`):

Turn off to get only one keyword-summary row per query (cheaper, for keyword research).

## `maxRetries` (type: `integer`):

Retries with a fresh proxy session if a page is blocked.

## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`):

Proxies are included in the price. Keep Apify Proxy on; the default works for both sites.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "queries": [
    "coffee shop",
    "remote work"
  ],
  "sites": [
    "istock"
  ],
  "mediaType": "all",
  "sort": "mostpopular",
  "orientation": "",
  "gettyFamily": "creative",
  "maxItemsPerQuery": 120,
  "includeAssets": true,
  "maxRetries": 5,
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true
  }
}
```

# Actor output Schema

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

All results in the default dataset (overview table).

# 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": [
        "coffee shop",
        "remote work"
    ],
    "proxyConfiguration": {
        "useApifyProxy": true
    }
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("devcolton/istock-getty-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": [
        "coffee shop",
        "remote work",
    ],
    "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": True },
}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("devcolton/istock-getty-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": [
    "coffee shop",
    "remote work"
  ],
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true
  }
}' |
apify call devcolton/istock-getty-images-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,devcolton/istock-getty-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/ngirBU0mhSKArARDq/builds/MIRWBM3ghh18B4Lrd/openapi.json