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Flickr offers an open Application Programming Interface (API) that allows you to develop your own programs to creatively interact with Flickr data such as photos, videos, tags, profiles, and groups.
Downloading original and large-size photos (larger than 1024px) from Free accounts is restricted via the Flickr API. This limitation applies to both the content owner and any users accessing the content through the API.
The App Garden
The App Garden is a place where developers can showcase the applications they've created, and where you can find new ways to explore Flickr.
The App Garden is not a place for your personal portfolio, group website, business services, or any applications you have not created yourself.
Request an API Key
- Visit this link on The App Garden: API Keys.
- Select Apply for your key online now.
- Depending on your request, select either Apply for Non-Commercial Key or Apply for Commercial Key.
- Fill in the applicable form and provide the required information | select Submit.
Once you have applied, we will review it in detail and track the app to ensure compliance with the API Terms of Use.
The ability to request API keys is available exclusively to Pro subscribers.
How to Create an App for Flickr
First, you'll need an API key. Each key has an app page that is private by default. When you're ready to showcase your app, fill out the app page to let people know what it's about.
When your app is ready for the public, change it from private to public to make it searchable in the App Garden. Your app will need a title, description, screenshot, a working URL for the "Visit website" button, and at least 1 tag before you can make it public.
Disabled API key
If your API or app has been disabled, it's likely that it was in violation of the Community Guidelines or API Terms of Use. Please review these documents closely and make any necessary changes to your application.
After making changes, please reach out to us with the details of what you have updated so we can review it again.
Can I make an app page without an API key?
Not at this time. There is only one app page for each API key, and it's not possible to create an app page without a key. If you have multiple applications using the same API key, you'd need to use a separate key to showcase each on it's own app page.
Support information for our Application Programming Interface (API).
While we do not provide technical support for the Flickr API, the following resources are available: