Pixabay Image Scraper 📸

What does Pixabay Image Scraper do?

Pixabay Image Scraper collects public Pixabay image search results from a keyword, an optional location context, or an existing Pixabay search URL. Each dataset item includes the image page, preview and download links, dimensions, tags, creator details, and engagement counts. Use the dataset for image research, content planning, cataloging, or a creative reference library.

Use it when you need more than a list of image titles. A run can collect hundreds of results with source pages, preview links, download links, creator profiles, image types, and popularity metrics, so you can compare candidates in one place instead of opening each page.

Why use Pixabay Image Scraper?

A keyword search returns a reusable reference set with the metadata needed to judge each image: dimensions, tags, likes, views, downloads, editor's choice status, AI-generated status, and creator details. The same dataset works for content planning, mood boards, design briefs, and creator research.

When Pixabay blocks a request, the Actor retries and changes its request profile instead of ending the run. It keeps the first path that works and pushes records page by page, so a late failure does not discard earlier results.

What data can you extract from Pixabay?

The Actor saves one dataset item per unique image. Empty values are omitted, and repeated or incomplete image records are skipped.

Field	Type	Description
id	Integer	Unique Pixabay image identifier
mediaType	String	Media type such as photo, illustration, or vector
mediaDescriptiveType	String	Human-readable media category
width	Integer	Image width in pixels
height	Integer	Image height in pixels
uploadDate	String	Upload timestamp when provided by Pixabay
name	String	Pixabay display name for the asset
title	String	Download-oriented title text
alt	String	Accessible alternative text
description	String	Image description when available
pageUrl	String	Full Pixabay page URL for the image
imageUrl_small	String	Smaller image URL
imageUrl_large	String	Larger image URL
downloadUrl	String	Full Pixabay download URL
tags	String	Comma-separated image tags
likeCount	Integer	Number of likes
commentCount	Integer	Number of comments
viewCount	Integer	Number of views
downloadCount	Integer	Number of downloads
isEditorsChoice	Boolean	Whether Pixabay marks the image as editor's choice
isAiGenerated	Boolean	Whether Pixabay marks the image as AI-generated
nsfw	Boolean	Whether the image is flagged as sensitive
vector	Boolean	Whether the result is a vector
isLowQuality	Boolean	Whether Pixabay marks the image as low quality
qualityStatus	Integer	Pixabay quality status code
username	String	Uploader username
profileUrl	String	Full Pixabay uploader profile URL
user_id	Integer	Uploader identifier
user_avatarSrc	String	Uploader avatar URL
user_isAvailableForHire	Boolean	Whether the uploader indicates hire availability
user_isActive	Boolean	Uploader activity status
canvaRetouchUrl	String	Canva editing link when provided

Pixabay may provide additional metadata. Nested values are flattened into field names with underscores, and only fields with usable values are saved.

How to use Pixabay Image Scraper

1. Open the Actor on Apify Store.
2. Enter a keyword, or provide a complete Pixabay search URL in url. The form starts with nature as an example.
3. Add location when you want the location included in the search phrase.
4. Set results_wanted and max_pages for the size of the run.
5. Optionally configure Apify Proxy for larger or less consistent runs.
6. Start the run and download the dataset or connect it to your workflow.

When both url and startUrl are provided, startUrl takes precedence. startUrl is supported as an alternate URL input for existing workflows. A supplied URL runs on its own; the keyword and location are ignored so the two search modes do not mix.

Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
keyword	String	No	nature	Search term such as nature, sunset, or city skyline
location	String	No	Empty	Additional search context such as Tokyo or Pakistan
url	String	No	Empty	Full Pixabay image search URL; takes priority over keyword input
startUrl	String	No	Empty	Alternate full Pixabay search URL; takes priority over url when provided
results_wanted	Integer	No	20	Maximum number of unique images to save; minimum is 1
max_pages	Integer	No	10	Maximum number of result pages to process; minimum is 1
proxyConfiguration	Object	No	Empty	Optional Apify Proxy settings for more reliable access

If no keyword or URL is supplied, the Actor runs the default nature search. A URL should be a public Pixabay image-search page, not an individual image page.

Usage Examples

Basic Keyword Search

Collect 20 images for a general topic:

{
    "keyword": "nature",
    "results_wanted": 20,
    "max_pages": 2
}

Keyword With Location Context

Add a location to the search phrase for more specific visual research:

{
    "keyword": "cherry blossom",
    "location": "Tokyo",
    "results_wanted": 40,
    "max_pages": 3
}

Existing Pixabay Search URL

Continue from a known Pixabay image search page:

{
    "url": "https://pixabay.com/images/search/mountain-landscape/",
    "results_wanted": 50,
    "max_pages": 4
}

Sample Output

The following example shows one dataset item. Some fields are optional and appear only when Pixabay provides them.

{
    "id": 7133867,
    "mediaType": "photo",
    "mediaDescriptiveType": "photo",
    "width": 3150,
    "height": 2100,
    "uploadDate": "2026-06-02T10:22:48.283309",
    "name": "Sunset, Sand, Beach, Islands",
    "title": "Download free HD stock image of Sunset Sand",
    "alt": "Free Sunset Sand photo and picture",
    "pageUrl": "https://pixabay.com/photos/sunset-sand-beach-islands-leaf-7133867/",
    "imageUrl_small": "https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2022/04/15/07/58/sunset-7133867_640.jpg",
    "imageUrl_large": "https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2022/04/15/07/58/sunset-7133867_1280.jpg",
    "downloadUrl": "https://pixabay.com/images/download/x-7133867_1920.jpg",
    "tags": "Sunset, Sand, Beach",
    "likeCount": 875,
    "commentCount": 144,
    "viewCount": 415881,
    "downloadCount": 376185,
    "isEditorsChoice": true,
    "isAiGenerated": false,
    "username": "Kanenori",
    "profileUrl": "https://pixabay.com/users/kanenori-4749850/",
    "user_id": 4749850
}

The Actor returns links and metadata. It does not store the original image files in the dataset, so use the returned URLs when your workflow needs to retrieve an image.

Tips for best results

Start with results_wanted: 20 to check the output before a larger run. Specific terms such as minimal office desk usually return a tighter set than broad terms such as office. Use location when geography matters, but remember that it becomes part of the search phrase, not a strict geographic filter. Increase max_pages for deeper results and keep it low for quick checks. A complete search URL preserves the filters and query context you already selected. Check the current Pixabay terms and each image license before publishing, reselling, or redistributing an asset.

Integrations and export formats

The dataset downloads as JSON, CSV, Excel, or XML. Send a finished run to Google Sheets, Airtable, Make, Zapier, or a webhook when the records need to move into another workflow. You can also read the dataset through the Apify API after a run completes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I search Pixabay with a keyword or a URL?

Yes. Use keyword for a new search or url for an existing Pixabay image search page. The alternate startUrl input is also supported, and it takes precedence when supplied.

Does the Actor remove duplicate images?

Yes. The Actor uses stable image information to avoid saving the same result twice across pages.

Does the Actor download image files?

No. It saves image and download URLs with the metadata, allowing your own workflow to retrieve files when needed.

How many images can I collect?

The Actor collects up to results_wanted unique images, subject to the available search results and max_pages limit.

Why are some fields missing?

Fields are omitted when Pixabay does not provide a value for a result. This is expected for optional descriptions, creator details, quality flags, and links.

What happens when Pixabay blocks a request?

The Actor retries temporary errors, then changes its browser profile and extraction path. It keeps the first path that works for the rest of the run. If every path fails before any image is saved, the run fails with a clear error instead of returning an empty dataset.

Can I export Pixabay data to CSV or Excel?

Yes. Download the dataset from Apify in CSV, Excel, JSON, XML, or another supported format.

Is it legal to collect Pixabay data?

Public availability does not remove your legal responsibilities. Follow Pixabay's current terms, licensing requirements, copyright rules, privacy obligations, and applicable laws for your use case.

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Support

For issues, feature requests, or missing fields, use the Issues tab on the Actor page or contact the developer through Apify. Include the input used and a sample result when reporting a problem.

Legal Notice

This Actor is intended for legitimate collection of publicly available image-search data. Users are responsible for complying with Pixabay terms, image licenses, copyright rules, privacy requirements, and applicable laws. Do not assume that a returned image can be used for every commercial or editorial purpose without checking its rights.