# Google Images API - $0.10 per 1,000 - Fast Image API (`johnvc/google-images-api`) Actor Scrape Google Images at scale and export clean JSON: image URL, width and height, thumbnail, source site, domain, and the page link. Bulk image search for SEO research, training datasets, and AI agents. Pay per image from $0.10 per 1,000 results, with no setup or per-run fee. - **URL**: https://apify.com/johnvc/google-images-api.md - **Developed by:** [John](https://apify.com/johnvc) (community) - **Categories:** SEO tools, Developer tools, MCP servers - **Stats:** 1 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 1 bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing from $0.01 / 1,000 results 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/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event ## What's an Apify Actor? Actors are a software tools running on the Apify platform, for all kinds of web data extraction and automation use cases. 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. Actors are written with capital "A". ## 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. The best way to integrate Actors is as follows. In JavaScript/TypeScript projects, use official [JavaScript/TypeScript client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js.md): ```bash npm install apify-client ``` In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python.md): ```bash pip install apify-client ``` In shell scripts, use [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md): ````bash # MacOS / Linux curl -fsSL https://apify.com/install-cli.sh | bash # Windows irm https://apify.com/install-cli.ps1 | iex ```bash In AI frameworks, you might use the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/mcp.md). If your project is in a different language, use the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md). For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below. For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt). # README ## Google Images API - $0.10 per 1,000 - Fast Image API Scrape Google Images in bulk and get clean, structured JSON: the full-size image URL with width and height, a thumbnail, the source site and domain, the page the image appears on, and Google's reference URL. Search many queries at once and export thousands of images. Pay per image from **$0.10 per 1,000 results**, with no setup or per-run fee. This is the fast, cheap option. It talks to a structured image search API instead of driving a slow, breakable headless browser, so it is quick and reliable, and it is **10x cheaper than the cheapest mainstream alternative**. If you need reverse-image search, visual de-duplication, or downloading the raw image files, this is not the tool, see the comparison below. ### What you get One clean row per image: - `title` of the image as shown on the results page - `imageUrl` to the full-size file, plus `imageWidth` and `imageHeight` - `thumbnailUrl` with `thumbnailWidth` and `thumbnailHeight` - `source` site name and `domain` - `link` to the page where the image appears - `googleUrl` reference link, plus the `query` and `position` it was found at ### What you do NOT get - Downloading or re-hosting the raw image files - Reverse-image search (find where an image appears) - Visual de-duplication or perceptual hashing - EXIF metadata extraction or face/object detection Need those? [hooli/google-images-scraper](https://apify.com/hooli/google-images-scraper?fpr=9n7kx3) is the deep-feature incumbent for reverse-image and bulk-download workflows. This Actor is the fast, cheap complement for everyone who just needs the image search data in bulk. ### How this compares | Actor | Price per image | Per 1,000 images | |---|---|---| | **This Actor** | **$0.0001** | **$0.10** | | [crawlerbros/google-images-scraper](https://apify.com/crawlerbros/google-images-scraper?fpr=9n7kx3) | $0.001 | $1.00 | | [hooli/google-images-scraper](https://apify.com/hooli/google-images-scraper?fpr=9n7kx3) | $0.00125 to $0.0035 | $1.25 to $3.50 | | [easyapi/google-images-scraper](https://apify.com/easyapi/google-images-scraper?fpr=9n7kx3) | $0.005 | $5.00 | Rule of thumb: **bulk image search at the lowest price, MCP-ready -> this Actor; reverse-image search and raw file downloads -> [hooli/google-images-scraper](https://apify.com/hooli/google-images-scraper?fpr=9n7kx3).** ### Use cases - Build large image datasets for computer-vision or AI training pipelines - Pull product, brand, or competitor imagery for SEO and marketing research - Source reference images for content, design, and moodboards at scale - Feed an AI agent image results for a topic in one MCP call - Monitor how a brand or product appears in image search over time ### Input | Field | Type | Description | |-------|------|-------------| | `queries` | array of strings | One or more image search queries, e.g. `golden retriever puppy`. Each is searched independently. Required. | | `maxResultsPerQuery` | integer | Images per query. Minimum 1, default 100. | | `gl` | string | Optional two-letter country code, e.g. `us`, `gb`, `de`. Default `us`. | | `hl` | string | Optional two-letter language code, e.g. `en`, `es`, `de`. Default `en`. | #### Example input ```json { "queries": ["golden retriever puppy", "eiffel tower at night"], "maxResultsPerQuery": 100, "gl": "us", "hl": "en" } ```` ### Sample output ```json { "query": "golden retriever puppy", "position": 1, "title": "Golden Retriever Puppy", "imageUrl": "https://images.example.com/products/57215/golden-retriever-puppy.jpg", "imageWidth": 1047, "imageHeight": 699, "thumbnailUrl": "https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9Gc...", "thumbnailWidth": 275, "thumbnailHeight": 183, "source": "Photowall", "domain": "www.photowall.com", "link": "https://www.photowall.com/us/golden-retriever-puppy-wallpaper", "googleUrl": "https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=..." } ``` ### Pricing Pay-per-result: you are charged a flat **$0.0001 per image** returned, which is **$0.10 per 1,000 images**. No per-run fee, no setup fee, no monthly minimum. You only pay for the images you receive. That is 10x below the cheapest mainstream alternative and up to 50x below the premium tiers, so bulk image search stops being a budget line. ### How to get started 1. Open [Google Images Scraper on the Apify Store](https://apify.com/johnvc/google-images-api?fpr=9n7kx3). 2. Enter one or more `queries`. 3. Set `maxResultsPerQuery` (and optionally `gl` / `hl`), then run the Actor. 4. Export the dataset as JSON, CSV, or Excel, or pull it from the API. Prefer code? See [johnvc's GitHub for setup guides and code examples](https://github.com/johnisanerd/ApifyPublicData). ### Run from the API ```bash curl -X POST "https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/johnvc~google-images-api/run-sync-get-dataset-items?token=YOUR_APIFY_TOKEN" \ -H "Content-Type: application/json" \ -d '{"queries":["golden retriever puppy"],"maxResultsPerQuery":50,"gl":"us","hl":"en"}' ``` ### 🔌 Use this API from Claude (MCP) This Actor is compatible with the Model Context Protocol (MCP), so AI agents can call it as a tool. Add it through the hosted Apify MCP server using this Actor-specific URL: https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=actors,docs,johnvc/google-images-api If you run agents from [Claude Code](https://claude.ai/referral/uIlpa7nPLg) (free trial) or [Claude Cowork](https://claude.ai/referral/uIlpa7nPLg) (free trial), add the Apify MCP server and call this Actor directly with requests like "get me 100 image results for vintage road bikes." Setup walkthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jREWahDGhJM Apify MCP integration docs: https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/mcp #### MCP setup, step by step Visual setup guides for each client (source and more assets: [ApifyPublicData on GitHub](https://github.com/johnisanerd/ApifyPublicData)): **[Claude Cowork Desktop](https://claude.ai/referral/uIlpa7nPLg)** (free trial) ![Apify MCP install screenshot for the Cowork desktop app](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/johnisanerd/ApifyPublicData/main/assets/guides/install_mcp_into_claude_desktop.png) **[Claude Code](https://claude.ai/referral/uIlpa7nPLg)** (free trial) ![Apify MCP install screenshot for the Code CLI](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/johnisanerd/ApifyPublicData/main/assets/guides/install_mcp_into_claude_code.png) **Claude (website)** ![Install in Claude website](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/johnisanerd/ApifyPublicData/main/assets/guides/install_mcp_into_claude_ai.png) **Cursor** ![Install in Cursor](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/johnisanerd/ApifyPublicData/main/assets/guides/install_mcp_into_cursor.png) **ChatGPT** ![Install in ChatGPT](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/johnisanerd/ApifyPublicData/main/assets/guides/install_mcp_into_ChatGPT.png) ### FAQ **Does it download the actual image files?** No. It returns each image's `imageUrl` and `thumbnailUrl`. Follow the link to fetch the file yourself. **Does it do reverse-image search?** No. For reverse-image lookups and bulk file downloads, use [hooli/google-images-scraper](https://apify.com/hooli/google-images-scraper?fpr=9n7kx3). **How many images per query?** Set `maxResultsPerQuery` (minimum 1, default 100). Results come in pages and a query stops early when it runs out of images, so you only pay for what exists. **Why did I get fewer results than I asked for?** `maxResultsPerQuery` is a ceiling, not a guarantee. Niche queries simply have fewer matching images. **Can I search many queries at once?** Yes. Pass multiple `queries`; each is searched independently and tagged with its source query in the output. **Can I localize results?** Yes. Set `gl` (country) and `hl` (language) to localize the image results. Last Updated: 2026.06.01 # Actor input Schema ## `queries` (type: `array`): Provide one or more image search queries, for example 'golden retriever puppy' or 'eiffel tower at night'. Each query is searched independently and billed per image returned. ## `maxResultsPerQuery` (type: `integer`): Set how many images to return per query. The Actor pulls just enough pages to reach this count, then stops early when a query runs out of images. Default 100. ## `gl` (type: `string`): Set the two-letter country code for result localization, for example 'us', 'gb', 'de'. Defaults to 'us'. ## `hl` (type: `string`): Set the two-letter interface language code for results, for example 'en', 'es', 'de'. Defaults to 'en'. ## Actor input object example ```json { "queries": [ "golden retriever puppy" ], "maxResultsPerQuery": 100, "gl": "us", "hl": "en" } ``` # Actor output Schema ## `images` (type: `string`): All image records stored in the default dataset, one item per unique image. # 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 '' with your token const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '', }); // Prepare Actor input const input = { "queries": [ "golden retriever puppy" ] }; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("johnvc/google-images-api").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 '' with your token. client = ApifyClient("") # Prepare the Actor input run_input = { "queries": ["golden retriever puppy"] } # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("johnvc/google-images-api").call(run_input=run_input) # Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any) print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"]) for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).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": [ "golden retriever puppy" ] }' | apify call johnvc/google-images-api --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=johnvc/google-images-api", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "Google Images API - $0.10 per 1,000 - Fast Image API", "description": "Scrape Google Images at scale and export clean JSON: image URL, width and height, thumbnail, source site, domain, and the page link. Bulk image search for SEO research, training datasets, and AI agents. Pay per image from $0.10 per 1,000 results, with no setup or per-run fee.", "version": "0.0", "x-build-id": "CeHmuAm1MyVFQ42Ec" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/johnvc~google-images-api/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-johnvc-google-images-api", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for its completion, and returns Actor's dataset items in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } }, "/acts/johnvc~google-images-api/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-johnvc-google-images-api", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK", "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema" } } } } } } }, "/acts/johnvc~google-images-api/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-johnvc-google-images-api", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } } }, "components": { "schemas": { "inputSchema": { "type": "object", "required": [ "queries" ], "properties": { "queries": { "title": "Search Queries", "minItems": 1, "type": "array", "description": "Provide one or more image search queries, for example 'golden retriever puppy' or 'eiffel tower at night'. Each query is searched independently and billed per image returned.", "items": { "type": "string" } }, "maxResultsPerQuery": { "title": "Maximum Results Per Query", "minimum": 1, "maximum": 1000, "type": "integer", "description": "Set how many images to return per query. The Actor pulls just enough pages to reach this count, then stops early when a query runs out of images. Default 100.", "default": 100 }, "gl": { "title": "Country", "type": "string", "description": "Set the two-letter country code for result localization, for example 'us', 'gb', 'de'. Defaults to 'us'.", "default": "us" }, "hl": { "title": "Language", "type": "string", "description": "Set the two-letter interface language code for results, for example 'en', 'es', 'de'. Defaults to 'en'.", "default": "en" } } }, "runsResponseSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "data": { "type": "object", "properties": { "id": { "type": "string" }, "actId": { "type": "string" }, "userId": { "type": "string" }, "startedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "finishedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "status": { "type": "string", "example": "READY" }, "meta": { "type": "object", "properties": { "origin": { "type": "string", "example": "API" }, "userAgent": { "type": "string" } } }, "stats": { "type": "object", "properties": { "inputBodyLen": { "type": "integer", "example": 2000 }, "rebootCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "restartCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "resurrectCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "computeUnits": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "options": { "type": "object", "properties": { "build": { "type": "string", "example": "latest" }, "timeoutSecs": { "type": "integer", "example": 300 }, "memoryMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 1024 }, "diskMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 2048 } } }, "buildId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultKeyValueStoreId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultDatasetId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultRequestQueueId": { "type": "string" }, "buildNumber": { "type": "string", "example": "1.0.0" }, "containerUrl": { "type": "string" }, "usage": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 1 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "usageTotalUsd": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "usageUsd": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } } } } } } } } } ```