# Google Images Scraper (`flashdata/google-images`) Actor

Scrape Google Images by keyword and get image URLs, source pages, titles and available dimensions. Export results as JSON or CSV. Requires a FlashData API key and Credits; Apify usage is billed separately.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/flashdata/google-images.md
- **Developed by:** [FlashData](https://apify.com/flashdata) (community)
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## Pricing

Pay per usage

This Actor is paid per platform usage. The Actor is free to use, and you only pay for the Apify platform usage, which gets cheaper the higher subscription plan you have.

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

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

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# README

## Google Images Scraper

Find images by keyword and collect their original image URLs and source pages in a structured dataset. Use the results to gather visual references, research competing content or trace an image back to its publishing page.

### What you get

- **Image search results:** titles, image URLs, source-page links and available source names, dimensions and positions.
- **Localized search:** set the country, interface language and search location, with page selection and optional Google search filters.
- **Exportable references:** review the dataset, download JSON or CSV, or retrieve results through the Apify API.

### Example output

Open **Google Images results** to view the dataset. This is an illustrative row, not a live image search result:

```json
{
  "query": "battery recycling process diagram",
  "position": 1,
  "title": "Example battery recycling process diagram",
  "imageUrl": "https://example.com/images/recycling-diagram.jpg",
  "link": "https://example.com/recycling-process",
  "source": "Example Science",
  "imageWidth": 1200,
  "imageHeight": 800,
  "request_id": "req_example"
}
```

`imageUrl` points to the image; `link` points to its source page. Dimensions and other metadata depend on the response and may be absent. Additional returned fields remain in **Complete response and status**.

### Quick start

1. Get a [FlashData API key](https://flashdata.dev/app/api-keys) with `google_images` access and available Credits.
2. Enter your **Search query** and key. Set the requested result count and optional search settings.
3. Click **Start**, then open **Google Images results** to view or export the references.

Example input:

```json
{
  "flashdataApiKey": "YOUR_FLASHDATA_API_KEY",
  "query": "battery recycling process diagram",
  "num": 10,
  "gl": "us",
  "hl": "en"
}
```

### Input parameters

| Parameter | Required | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| `query` | Yes | One image search query, 1–2,000 characters. |
| `flashdataApiKey` | Yes | Your FlashData API key, stored as encrypted input. |
| `num` | No | Requested result count: 1–100. Default: 10. Actual count may be lower. |
| `page` | No | Results page: 1–100. Default: 1. |
| `gl` | No | Two-letter country code, e.g. `us`, `gb` or `sg`. |
| `hl` | No | Google interface language, e.g. `en` or `zh-cn`. |
| `location` | No | Search location, e.g. `Singapore` or `New York`. |
| `tbs` | No | Optional Google search filter passed to the provider. Supported behavior depends on Google Images. |
| `autocorrect` | No | Allow spelling correction. Omit to use the provider's behavior. |

Each run handles one query and one page. Use separate runs for additional queries or pages.

### Pricing

Searches use your FlashData Credits at your applicable [account rate](https://flashdata.dev/pricing). This Actor adds no service fee. Apify compute, storage and other platform usage are billed separately under your Apify plan.

### FAQ

**Does the Actor download image files?**

No. It returns image URLs and metadata. Downloading or storing the files is a separate step; some source sites restrict access or use URLs that expire.

**Can I use the images commercially?**

A search result does not grant reuse rights. Check the license and terms on the source page before using an image.

**Does it support reverse image search?**

This Actor searches by text query. It does not accept an uploaded image or an image URL as reverse-search input.

**Why are there fewer results or missing dimensions?**

The requested count is a maximum, and metadata varies by result. Check **Complete response and status** for all returned fields.

**What if a run fails?**

Check key permissions and Credits for authentication errors. After a timeout or interruption, inspect the saved response and FlashData Jobs/usage before starting again: the request may already have been charged. A new run can create another charge.

### Support

Open an issue on this Actor or email <support@flashdata.dev> with the run URL or request ID. Do not include API keys.

[API documentation](https://flashdata.dev/docs/sources/google_images) · [Terms](https://flashdata.dev/legal/terms) · [Privacy](https://flashdata.dev/legal/privacy)

This is an independent FlashData integration, not an official Google product.

# Actor input Schema

## `query` (type: `string`):

One search query, e.g. battery recycling process diagram.

## `flashdataApiKey` (type: `string`):

Requires google_images access. Get your key: https://flashdata.dev/app/api-keys

## `num` (type: `integer`):

Maximum results to request (1–100). Actual count may be lower.

## `page` (type: `integer`):

Results page number, starting at 1.

## `gl` (type: `string`):

Two-letter country code, e.g. us, gb or sg.

## `hl` (type: `string`):

Google interface language, e.g. en or zh-cn.

## `location` (type: `string`):

Search location, e.g. Singapore or New York.

## `tbs` (type: `string`):

Google filter, e.g. qdr:d (past day), qdr:w (week), qdr:m (month).

## `autocorrect` (type: `boolean`):

Allow Google to correct spelling.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "num": 10,
  "page": 1
}
```

# Actor output Schema

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

No description

## `response` (type: `string`):

No description

# 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 = {};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("flashdata/google-images").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 = {}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("flashdata/google-images").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 '{}' |
apify call flashdata/google-images --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

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

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/RsNfbisGjJdZSbVEC/builds/YuOKm5i0BKnnDUoBh/openapi.json