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Real-Time Google Image Results via API

Image Search API for Developers

Get structured Google Image results in real-time. Thumbnails, source URLs, dimensions, metadata — all via a single API call at $0.30 per 1,000 searches .

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GET/api/v1/search/web?q=postgres+connection+pooling&num=3
200 OK0.17s1 credit85,000 results
{  "searchTime": 0.17,  "totalResults": 85000,  "page": 1,  "organic": [    {      "position": 1,      "title": "31.10. Connection Pools and Data Sources",      "link": "www.postgresql.org/docs/…",      "domain": "postgresql.org",      "snippet": "For an environment without an application se…"    },    { "position": 2, "domain": "medium.com", … },    { "position": 3, "domain": "stackoverflow.blog", … }  ],  "credits": 1}

Image Search Request

Get started in one request

curl "https://api.searlo.tech/api/v1/search/images?\
  q=modern+architecture&\
  num=10&\
  gl=us" \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY"

# Returns: thumbnails, source URLs, dimensions,
# alt text, page titles, related searches

Why Developers Choose Searlo for Image Search

The most affordable and developer-friendly image search API. Full metadata, sub-second speed, AI-ready formats.

Features

  • Full Image Metadata

    Get thumbnails, source URLs, image dimensions, alt text, page titles, and domain info for every result. Structured JSON, not raw HTML.

  • Sub-Second Response

    Average latency under 300ms. Get hundreds of image results faster than a browser renders Google Images.

  • $0.30 per 1,000 Searches

    The most affordable image search API on the market. No monthly subscriptions — pay-as-you-go with 90-day validity for new users and unlimited credits for legacy users.

  • 195 Countries Supported

    Localized image results from any country and language. Set gl and hl parameters to get region-specific results.

  • AI-Ready Formats

    Get results in JSON or TOON format (63% fewer tokens). Perfect for AI agents, computer vision pipelines, and content tools.

Structured Image Data You Can Use

Every image result includes complete metadata in clean JSON.

Example Response

Structured Image Data You Can Use

{
  "images": [
    {
      "position": 1,
      "title": "Modern Architecture Building",
      "imageUrl": "https://example.com/full-image.jpg",
      "thumbnailUrl": "https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/...",
      "source": "example.com",
      "sourceUrl": "https://example.com/architecture-gallery",
      "width": 1920,
      "height": 1080
    }
  ],
  "relatedSearches": [
    "modern house design",
    "contemporary architecture"
  ],
  "searchParameters": {
    "q": "modern architecture",
    "type": "images",
    "gl": "us",
    "num": 10
  }
}

Image Search API Comparison

See how Searlo stacks up against Google Custom Search and SerpAPI for image search.
FeatureSearloGoogle CSESerpAPI
Image SearchYesLimited (CSE only)Yes
Price per 1K$0.30$5.00$15.00
Free Tier3,000 credits100/day250/month
Thumbnail URLsYesYesYes
Image DimensionsYesYesYes
Source Page URLYesYesYes
Related SearchesYesNoYes
Safe Search FilterYesYesYes
Country/Language Control195 countriesLimitedMost countries
TOON Format (AI-optimized)YesNoNo
MCP ProtocolYesNoNo
Sub-second LatencyYesNoNo

Image Search API Use Cases

Developers use Searlo's Image Search API across a wide range of applications.

Features

  • Visual Content Tools

    Build image galleries, content discovery tools, and visual search engines with real-time Google Image data.

  • E-Commerce Product Matching

    Match products by image, find visual duplicates, and monitor brand imagery across the web.

  • AI Training & Research

    Collect diverse image datasets for ML training, computer vision research, and content generation.

Features

  • What data does the Image Search API return?

    Searlo's Image Search API returns structured JSON with: thumbnail URL, full-resolution image URL, source page URL, image width and height, alt text, page title, displayed domain, and position. You also get related image searches and pagination info.

  • How do I search for images with Searlo?

    Call the image endpoint: GET https://api.searlo.tech/api/v1/search/images?q=sunset+photos, sending your key in the x-api-key request header. The response includes an array of image results with full metadata.

  • Is the Image Search API included in the free tier?

    Yes. Image searches use the same credits as web searches. You get 3,000 free credits on signup — no credit card required. Each image search costs 1 credit.

  • Can I filter images by size, color, or type?

    Yes. Use the imgsz parameter for size (large, medium, icon), imgcolor for color filtering, and imgtype for type filtering (photo, clipart, face, lineart). These map to Google's native image filters.

  • How does Searlo compare to Google Custom Search for images?

    Google Custom Search API limits you to 100 free queries/day and charges $5/1K after that. You also need to configure a Custom Search Engine. Searlo gives you direct Google Image results at $0.30/1K with no setup — just an API key.

  • Can I use the Image Search API for AI/ML applications?

    Absolutely. Our TOON format reduces token usage by 63%, making it ideal for feeding image search results into LLMs. The MCP protocol lets AI agents like Claude and Cursor search for images directly. Many customers use it for visual content generation, product matching, and training data collection.

Start Searching Images Today

3,000 free credits. No credit card required. Add type=images to any search query.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What data does the Image Search API return?

Searlo's Image Search API returns structured JSON with: thumbnail URL, full-resolution image URL, source page URL, image width and height, alt text, page title, displayed domain, and position. You also get related image searches and pagination info.

How do I search for images with Searlo?

Call the image endpoint: GET https://api.searlo.tech/api/v1/search/images?q=sunset+photos, sending your key in the x-api-key request header. The response includes an array of image results with full metadata.

Is the Image Search API included in the free tier?

Yes. Image searches use the same credits as web searches. You get 3,000 free credits on signup — no credit card required. Each image search costs 1 credit.

Can I filter images by size, color, or type?

Yes. Use the imgsz parameter for size (large, medium, icon), imgcolor for color filtering, and imgtype for type filtering (photo, clipart, face, lineart). These map to Google's native image filters.

How does Searlo compare to Google Custom Search for images?

Google Custom Search API limits you to 100 free queries/day and charges $5/1K after that. You also need to configure a Custom Search Engine. Searlo gives you direct Google Image results at $0.30/1K with no setup — just an API key.

Can I use the Image Search API for AI/ML applications?

Absolutely. Our TOON format reduces token usage by 63%, making it ideal for feeding image search results into LLMs. The MCP protocol lets AI agents like Claude and Cursor search for images directly. Many customers use it for visual content generation, product matching, and training data collection.

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