ActionUnsplashUpdated June 2026

How do I search Unsplash for photos by keyword?

Short answer: Drop the "Unsplash → Search Photos" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Use this action All 2 Unsplash actions

Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

Field	Type	Required	Description
Search Query query	string	Required	Search Query. e.g. "mountain sunset"
Results per Page per_page	number	Optional	Results per Page
Orientation orientation	options	Optional	Orientation. Options: Any, Landscape, Portrait, Square

Sample request

{
  "query": "mountain sunset",
  "per_page": "{{trigger.per_page}}",
  "orientation": "{{trigger.orientation}}"
}

Returns

{
  "total": 5000,
  "results": [
    {
      "id": "abc123",
      "urls": {
        "small": "https://images.unsplash.com/...",
        "regular": "https://images.unsplash.com/..."
      },
      "user": {
        "name": "Photographer"
      },
      "likes": 150,
      "description": "Mountain at sunset"
    }
  ]
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

FAQ

Questions about Search Photos.

What does the Search Photos action do in Unsplash?

Searches Unsplash for free high-resolution photos matching a keyword and returns metadata plus download URLs. Remember to attribute the photographer per Unsplash's guidelines.

What inputs does Search Photos require?

Required: Search Query. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.

Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?

Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.

What happens if Unsplash returns an error?

The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.

Does Search Photos support batch operations?

Yes. Run Search Photos inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Unsplash's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.

How do I search Unsplash for photos by keyword?

The fields this action accepts.

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Search Photos.

Questions about Search Photos.

Other Unsplash actions.

Send search photos from your workflows.