
Unleash creativity
with 460M+ images,
videos, and music tracks
The Shutterstock API powers leading tech
companies across video, advertising,
web design, and more.
Build with the largest library of high-quality,
authentic content


Shutterstock API Solutions

Advanced search capabilities

Worry-free licensing protection

Custom content curation

Intuitive editing

Scalable computer vision

Unbeatable technology

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Gives businesses millions of Shutterstock images to create highly relevant ad campaigns.
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AWS
Trains computer vision models with Shutterstock.AI’s library of 400 million diverse images, videos, and 3D models.
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Microsoft
Helps advertisers find diverse, inclusive imagery that resonates with audiences and drives performance.
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Printify
Simplifies the design process for custom print products with easy editing tools and access to millions of images.
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Staples
Customers can now design and print professional marketing materials with direct access to Shutterstock images.
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Google Ads expands partnership with Shutterstock API to deliver more high-quality, licensable images for advertisers.
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“Our customers can now look forward to spending less time searching for that perfect image, and more time growing their business.”
— Ken Surdan, SVP of Product of Constant Contact
7,500+ integrations
Our API is trusted by the world’s leading creative platforms like Facebook, Google, Microsoft, and more.
460M+ assets
Discover the largest asset library available, with high-quality images, video clips, and music tracks.
2M+ contributors
We source content from 1M+ contributors to offer you an expansive, diverse content library.
150+ countries
Our library represents perspectives from 150+ countries so you can minimize implicit bias.





