Pixabay Image Scraper

Extract rich Pixabay image search results with metadata that goes beyond basic titles and URLs. Collect image details, search result metrics, uploader information, download links, and quality flags in a clean dataset for research, trend tracking, and content planning.

Features

• Structured Result Extraction — Collects data from Pixabay's structured search payload instead of relying on brittle card parsing
• Richer Metadata — Returns image dimensions, engagement counts, descriptive fields, uploader details, and quality indicators
• Duplicate Protection — Skips repeated records across pages using stable image identifiers
• Clean Output — Omits null, empty, and incomplete records before saving to the dataset
• Flexible Search Input — Supports keyword search, location-enhanced search terms, and direct Pixabay search URLs
• Pagination Control — Stops at your requested image count or page limit

Use Cases

Visual Trend Research

Track which styles, subjects, and image types are popular for a keyword. Use engagement counts, tags, and descriptive metadata to compare search trends over time.

Content Planning

Build reference collections for blog posts, social campaigns, or design work. Search by topic and keep direct image links, download paths, and creator details together.

Dataset Creation

Create structured datasets for analysis, tagging workflows, or internal cataloging. The output includes both image-level fields and uploader-level context.

Creative Market Monitoring

Review result pages for quality signals such as editor's choice flags, AI-generated labels, media type, and result volume to understand the current image landscape.

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Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
url	String	No	—	Full Pixabay search URL to scrape. Takes priority over keyword input.
keyword	String	No	—	Search term such as nature, sunset, or city skyline.
location	String	No	—	Extra search context appended to the keyword, such as Tokyo or Pakistan.
results_wanted	Integer	No	20	Maximum number of unique images to collect.
max_pages	Integer	No	10	Maximum number of result pages to visit.
proxyConfiguration	Object	No	—	Proxy settings for more reliable access when needed.

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Output Data

Each dataset item can contain:

Field	Type	Description
id	Number	Unique Pixabay image ID
mediaType	String	Media type such as photo, illustration, or vector
mediaSubType	Number	Pixabay media subtype code
mediaDescriptiveType	String	Human-readable media category
width	Number	Image width in pixels
height	Number	Image height in pixels
uploadDate	String	Upload timestamp returned by Pixabay
name	String	Pixabay display name for the asset
title	String	Download-oriented title text
alt	String	Accessible alt text from the search result
description	String	Description text when available
pageUrl	String	Direct Pixabay page URL for the image
href	String	Original relative page path
imageUrl_small	String	Smaller image URL
imageUrl_large	String	Larger image URL
downloadUrl	String	Download path expanded to a full URL
tags	String	Comma-separated keyword tags
likeCount	Number	Number of likes
commentCount	Number	Number of comments
viewCount	Number	Number of views
downloadCount	Number	Number of downloads
isEditorsChoice	Boolean	Whether Pixabay marks the asset as editor's choice
isAiGenerated	Boolean	Whether the asset is marked as AI-generated
nsfw	Boolean	Whether the asset is flagged as sensitive
vector	Boolean	Whether the asset is a vector
isLowQuality	Boolean	Quality warning flag
qualityStatus	Number	Pixabay quality status code
username	String	Uploader username
profileUrl	String	Full uploader profile URL
user_id	Number	Uploader ID
user_avatarSrc	String	Uploader avatar image URL
user_isAvailableForHire	Boolean	Hire availability flag
user_isActive	Boolean	Uploader active status
user_donation_paypal	String	Donation URL when provided
canvaRetouchUrl	String	Edit-in-Canva link when available

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Usage Examples

Basic Keyword Search

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

Search With Extra Context

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

Existing Pixabay Search URL

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

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Sample Output

{
    "id": 7133867,
    "mediaType": "photo",
    "mediaSubType": 1,
    "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,
    "user_avatarSrc": "https://cdn.pixabay.com/user/2023/03/30/07-49-26-304_96x96.jpg",
    "canvaRetouchUrl": "https://canva.com/content-partner/?utm_medium=partner&utm_source=pixabay&utm_campaign=retouch_in_canva_edit_image&image-url=https%3A//pixabay.com/get/g6f4b1d4e20e2b5841de54991192c08a9aed5c39d4ab77f74e4d07e79408e8edd51ccb1a4df4784ab45c3280aff3d94ae_1920.jpg%3Flonglived%3D&external-id=7133867&canva-media-id="
}

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Tips for Best Results

Start With Smaller Runs

• Use results_wanted: 20 to validate a search quickly
• Increase the limit after confirming the keyword or URL returns the right assets

Use Focused Search Terms

• Specific topics usually return cleaner datasets than broad one-word searches
• Add location when you want geographic context included in the search

Set Reasonable Page Limits

• Each page can contain many records, so a small max_pages value is often enough
• The actor stops automatically once the requested number of unique items is reached

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Integrations

Connect your data with:

• Google Sheets — Review tags, creators, and engagement data in a spreadsheet
• Airtable — Build searchable reference libraries for creative work
• Webhooks — Send results to downstream systems automatically
• Make — Trigger enrichment or reporting workflows
• Zapier — Route new records into business tools

Export Formats

• JSON — For applications and automation
• CSV — For spreadsheet analysis
• Excel — For reporting and sharing
• XML — For system integrations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does the actor skip duplicate records?

Yes. Records are deduplicated before saving so repeated items across pages are not written to the dataset twice.

What happens when a field is empty?

Empty, null, and incomplete values are filtered out automatically, so the dataset stays cleaner and easier to use.

Can I scrape using a Pixabay URL instead of a keyword?

Yes. Provide a Pixabay search URL through url or startUrl and the actor will continue pagination from that search.

How many results can I collect?

You can collect up to the limit set in results_wanted, subject to the available search results and your max_pages setting.

Are uploader details included?

Yes. The dataset can include uploader usernames, profile URLs, avatar URLs, and some availability or donation fields when Pixabay provides them.

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Support

For issues or feature requests, contact support through the Apify Console.

Resources

• Apify Documentation
• API Reference
• Scheduling Runs

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Legal Notice

This actor is designed for legitimate data collection purposes. Users are responsible for ensuring compliance with Pixabay terms and applicable laws when collecting and using data.