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Pexels

Photography

Free Stock Photos and Videos

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Everything you need to integrate with Pexels

🚀 Quick Start Examples

Pexels Javascript Examplejavascript

// Pexels API Example
const response = await fetch('https://www.pexels.com/api/', {
    method: 'GET',
    headers: {
        'Content-Type': 'application/json'
    }
});

const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);

The Free Stock Photos and Videos API by Pexels offers an extensive collection of high-quality images and videos that can be seamlessly integrated into your web or mobile applications. This powerful API provides developers with easy access to thousands of curated free stock assets, ensuring that your projects are visually appealing without the worry of copyright issues. Whether you are looking to enhance your website’s aesthetic or elevate your content with engaging visuals, the Pexels API caters to a wide range of needs, enabling content creators, marketers, and developers to source stunning media effortlessly.

Using the Pexels API comes with numerous advantages, making it an ideal choice for any developer seeking to enrich their applications with visual content. Key benefits include:

Access to a vast library of over a million free photos and videos.
High-quality, curated assets from talented photographers and videographers.
Simple API endpoints for easy integration and use.
No attribution required, allowing for hassle-free usage of assets.
Support for advanced search capabilities, enabling users to find specific types of content quickly.

Here’s a simple JavaScript example demonstrating how to call the Pexels API to fetch a list of popular photos:

const fetch = require('node-fetch');

const API_URL = 'https://api.pexels.com/v1/curated?per_page=10&page=1';
const API_KEY = 'YOUR_API_KEY_HERE';

fetch(API_URL, {
    headers: {
        Authorization: API_KEY
    }
})
.then(response => response.json())
.then(data => {
    console.log(data.photos);
})
.catch(error => {
    console.error('Error fetching data:', error);
});