getty-images-downloader

Getty Images Downloader — Coming Soon (Browser Extension)

Download licensed Getty Images photos, vectors, and editorial content directly from the browser. This extension is currently in development and has not been released yet.

Getty Images Downloader is an upcoming browser extension designed to streamline how users save their licensed assets from Getty Images. Rather than navigating multi-step download flows on the Getty website, this extension will let you capture high-resolution images, illustrations, and editorial photos in fewer clicks while browsing the Getty Images library.

• Download licensed Getty Images photos, illustrations, and vectors from the browser
• Save editorial and archival imagery with preserved metadata
• Batch-download multiple assets from search results and lightboxes
• Retain original filenames and resolution options during export
• Designed for Chrome, Edge, Brave, Opera, Firefox, and other Chromium browsers

Status

This extension is not yet available for download. Development is in progress and a release date has not been announced. Sign up below to get notified when it launches.

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Links

• :hourglass_flowing_sand: Waitlist: Coming Soon — Sign Up
• :question: Help center: SERP Help
• :bulb: Request features: GitHub Issues

Preview

Table of Contents

• Why Getty Images Downloader
• Planned Features
• How It Will Work
• Expected Formats
• Who It's For
• Use Cases We're Building For
• FAQ
• License
• Notes
• About Getty Images

Why Getty Images Downloader

Getty Images hosts one of the largest commercial libraries of stock photography, editorial images, and archival content in the world. Downloading licensed assets through the website involves navigating agreement dialogs, selecting size and resolution options across multiple pages, and managing files one at a time. For professionals who license dozens or hundreds of images in a single session, this workflow becomes a significant time drain.

Getty Images Downloader is being designed to sit inside the browser and integrate directly with the Getty Images website. The goal is to detect available assets on the current page, let you choose resolution and format preferences, and deliver files to your local machine without the friction of repeated manual steps. It aims to respect your existing license agreements while making the mechanical act of downloading faster and more convenient.

Planned Features

• One-click download of licensed images from Getty Images asset pages
• Batch export from search results, boards, and lightbox collections
• Resolution and size selection pulled from your license tier
• Metadata preservation including photographer credit, caption, and keywords
• Original filename retention so assets stay organized after download
• Download queue for stacking multiple assets without waiting between saves
• Browser-native workflow with no external software dependencies
• Cross-browser compatibility targeting Chrome, Edge, Brave, and Firefox

How It Will Work

1. Install the extension once it is released.
2. Open Getty Images in your browser and sign in to your account.
3. Navigate to the image, collection, or search results page you want to download from.
4. The extension detects available assets and your active license entitlements.
5. Open the extension popup to see the list of downloadable assets on the page.
6. Select individual images or choose a batch of assets to export at once.
7. Pick your preferred resolution and format from the options your license allows.
8. Start the download and save files directly to your local machine.

Expected Formats

• Input: Getty Images web assets (JPEG, TIFF, PNG, EPS depending on asset type and license)
• Output: Original format as delivered by Getty Images, preserving full resolution and embedded metadata

Downloaded files will match the formats Getty Images provides for your license tier. Creative and editorial photos are typically delivered as high-resolution JPEG or TIFF, while vector illustrations arrive as EPS files.

Who It's For

• Graphic designers and art directors pulling assets for client projects
• News editors and journalists downloading editorial images on tight deadlines
• Marketing teams sourcing licensed visuals for campaigns and social media
• Researchers and archivists collecting historical and documentary photography
• Content creators who license stock imagery regularly and need a faster workflow

Use Cases We're Building For

• Download an entire lightbox of approved assets for a design project in one action
• Save editorial event photography quickly during breaking news coverage
• Pull high-resolution product images for e-commerce listings and catalogs
• Archive licensed historical photos for academic research and reference
• Batch-download campaign visuals across multiple search result pages

Security & Scope

• Operates only on the page the user intentionally opens in the active browser tab
• Detects supported playback sources only for user-initiated downloads or exports
• Does not execute page instructions, shell commands, or arbitrary scripts from page content
• Does not follow unrelated links or perform actions outside the active workflow
• Limits support to the named platform, approved embedded contexts, and user-authorized sessions when required

FAQ

When will Getty Images Downloader be released? A release date has not been set. Sign up at the waitlist link above to be notified as soon as it is available.

Does it work with Getty Images subscriptions and credit packs? The extension is being built to work alongside your existing Getty Images license, whether that is a subscription plan or a credit-based purchase model.

What image resolutions will it support? Resolution options will depend on what your Getty Images license tier permits. The extension will surface the same size choices available through the website.

Will it preserve image metadata? The plan is to retain IPTC and EXIF metadata including photographer credit, caption, date, and keywords as delivered by Getty Images.

Is it free? Pricing details will be announced closer to launch. SERP extensions typically include a free trial period.

Can I download entire lightboxes or boards at once? Batch downloading from lightboxes and boards is a planned feature, designed to save time when working with curated collections of licensed assets.

License

This repository is distributed under the proprietary SERP Apps license in the LICENSE file. Review that file before copying, modifying, or redistributing any part of this project.

Notes

• This extension is in development and is not available for download yet
• Only download content you have a valid license or permission to save
• Available resolutions and formats will depend on your Getty Images account and license tier
• Getty Images platform changes may affect functionality once released
• An active Getty Images account and internet connection will be required

About Getty Images

Getty Images is a premier stock photo and editorial imagery agency with hundreds of millions of images, videos, and music tracks available for licensing. Its library spans creative stock photography, news and sports editorial coverage, archival collections, and custom content. The Getty Images website provides browsing, licensing, and download tools, but managing bulk downloads and organizing assets across sessions can be cumbersome. Getty Images Downloader is being built to bridge that gap for licensed users who want a faster, browser-integrated path from search to saved file.