AP Content API

The AP Content API allows you to search and download AP Images content using your own editorial tools, without visiting the AP Images website.

AP Images

With millions of images dating back more than 100 years, AP Images is one of the world’s largest collections of historical and contemporary imagery. The AP Images collection is constantly updated and includes entertainment, fashion, news and sports coverage from The Associated Press and a variety of content partners.

The AP Content API provides access to a broad range of content including:

• AP-owned, member-owned and third-party photos, including the full AP Images archive and outtakes
• GraphicsBank broadcast and animated graphics
• Showcases and other curated photo and graphics collections

How do I access the AP Content API?

Ask your AP Sales Representative or email api_info@ap.org.

Documentation

AP Content API Overview: get a quick introduction to the API (PDF)

Interactive Documentation (I/O Docs): interact with Associated Press' APIs. Discover, test and debug live calls.

Code examples: get a head start with code samples in C#, Java, PHP and Powershell.

Developer's Guide: review the complete documentation of the API methods (PDF).