The Shutterstock API provides access to Shutterstock's library of media, as well as information about customers' accounts and the contributors that provide the media.
https://api.shutterstock.com
Auth type
Basic Auth
Auth header
Authorization: Basic BASE64(username:password)
Rate limit
10,000 req/hour (authenticated)
Pricing
Enterprise / contact sales
Free quota
None
Documentation
https://api.shutterstock.com
Endpoint status
Server online — HTTP 404 — server is online but path returned an error (may require auth)6.80s
(checked Mar 29, 2026)
Builder score
D
39%
builder-friendly
HTTP Basic Auth — base64-encoded username:password
Authorization: Basic BASE64(username:password)
Paid stock photo licensing. On-demand from $0.22/image (Flex pack). Subscriptions from $29/mo.
| Method | Path | Description |
|---|---|---|
| GET | /v2/ai/audio/descriptors |
List computer audio descriptors |
| GET | /v2/ai/audio/instruments |
List computer audio instruments |
| GET | /v2/ai/audio/renders |
Get details about audio renders |
| POST | /v2/ai/audio/renders |
Create rendered audio |
| GET | /v2/audio |
List audio tracks |
| GET | /v2/audio/collections |
List audio collections |
| POST | /v2/audio/collections |
Create audio collections |
| DELETE | /v2/audio/collections/{id} |
Delete audio collections |
curl -X GET 'https://api.shutterstock.com/v2/ai/audio/descriptors' \ -H 'Authorization: Basic BASE64(username:password)'
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Data sourced from API Map. Always verify pricing and rate limits against the official Shutterstock API Explorer documentation.