data_idstringrequired
Parameter defines the Google Maps data ID. Find the data ID of a place using our Google Maps API.
Google Maps Photos
https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/google-maps/photosGet photos of a Google Maps place by data ID, with image URLs, categories and paging.
- Price
- $0.01USD / call
- Method
- POST
- Response
- JSON
- Parameters
- 1 required · 4 optional
Playground
Input
Parameter defines the Google Maps data ID. Find the data ID of a place using our Google Maps API.
Parameter defines the language to use for the Google Maps Photos search. It's a two or three-letter language code. (e.g., `en` for English, `es` for Spanish, or `fr` for French), optionally followed by a two-letter or three-digit region code (e.g., `en-gb` for British English, or `es-419` for Latin American Spanish). Head to the Google languages page for a full list of supported Google languages.
Parameter defines the ID of a category. The number, and the type of categories can vary between places, and a search returns no results for a category the place doesn't have. Common categories: `CgIgAQ` - All (default) `CgIgARICGAI` - Latest `CgIgARICCAQ` - Videos `CgIgARICEAE` - By owner `CgIgARICEAI` - From visitors `CgIgARICCAI` - Street View & 360° `CgIYIQ` - Menu `CgIYIA` - Food & drink `CgIYIg` - Vibe `CgIYEA` - Rooms `CgIYFA` - Amenities `CgIYEw` - Exterior `CgIYEg` - Inside Other category IDs are supported as well.
Parameter defines the next page token. It is used for retrieving the next page results. `10` results are returned per page.
Parameter defines the fields you want to include in the output, reducing payload size for faster response. See the JSON Restrictor documentation for more details.
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API README
Google Maps Photos
Get photos of a Google Maps place by data ID, with image URLs, categories and paging.
Request
curl -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/google-maps/photos" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"data_id": "0x8644b741914e0c8d:0xcb6fba98ff70f342"}'
The result is returned in outputs[0].data as structured JSON.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
data_id | string | Yes | Parameter defines the Google Maps data ID. Find the data ID of a place using our Google Maps API. |
hl | string | No | Parameter defines the language to use for the Google Maps Photos search. It's a two or three-letter language code. (e.g., en for English, es for Spanish, or fr for French), optionally followed by a two-letter or three-digit region cod |
category_id | string | No | Parameter defines the ID of a category. The number, and the type of categories can vary between places, and a search returns no results for a category the place doesn't have. Common categories: CgIgAQ - All (default) CgIgARICGAI - Lates |
next_page_token | string | No | Parameter defines the next page token. It is used for retrieving the next page results. 10 results are returned per page. |
json_restrictor | string | No | Parameter defines the fields you want to include in the output, reducing payload size for faster response. See the JSON Restrictor documentation for more details. |
Pricing
$0.010 per successful call. Failed calls are not charged.
Start building
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Platform API endpoint with unified authentication and usage tracking.
# The quoted heredoc keeps Unicode and shell metacharacters unchanged.
result=$(curl --fail-with-body --silent \
-X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/google-maps/photos" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
--data-binary @- <<'SANDBASE_JSON'
{
"data_id": "0x8644b741914e0c8d:0xcb6fba98ff70f342"
}
SANDBASE_JSON
)
printf '%s\n' "$result"2. Authentication
Set your SandBase API key in your server environment. Requests use Bearer authentication.
export SANDBASE_API_KEY="YOUR_API_KEY"Keep your key on the server. Do not expose it in browser code.
3. Parameters
hlstring
Parameter defines the language to use for the Google Maps Photos search. It's a two or three-letter language code. (e.g., `en` for English, `es` for Spanish, or `fr` for French), optionally followed by a two-letter or three-digit region code (e.g., `en-gb` for British English, or `es-419` for Latin American Spanish). Head to the Google languages page for a full list of supported Google languages.
category_idstring
Parameter defines the ID of a category. The number, and the type of categories can vary between places, and a search returns no results for a category the place doesn't have. Common categories: `CgIgAQ` - All (default) `CgIgARICGAI` - Latest `CgIgARICCAQ` - Videos `CgIgARICEAE` - By owner `CgIgARICEAI` - From visitors `CgIgARICCAI` - Street View & 360° `CgIYIQ` - Menu `CgIYIA` - Food & drink `CgIYIg` - Vibe `CgIYEA` - Rooms `CgIYFA` - Amenities `CgIYEw` - Exterior `CgIYEg` - Inside Other category IDs are supported as well.
next_page_tokenstring
Parameter defines the next page token. It is used for retrieving the next page results. `10` results are returned per page.
json_restrictorstring
Parameter defines the fields you want to include in the output, reducing payload size for faster response. See the JSON Restrictor documentation for more details.
4. Response
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Questions
FAQ
How do I use the Google Maps Photos API?
Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/google-maps/photos with your SandBase API key in the Authorization header (Bearer) and the parameters as a JSON body. You can also try it in the Playground on this page without writing code.
How much does the Google Maps Photos API cost?
$0.01 per call, billed from your SandBase balance. You are only charged for calls you make; there is no subscription.
What parameters does the Google Maps Photos API accept?
Required: data_id (string). Optional: hl (string), category_id (string), next_page_token (string) and json_restrictor (string). The Parameters table and the Playground on this page list every field.
What does the Google Maps Photos API return?
A JSON response returned in the same HTTP request (synchronous).
Do I need a Google Maps developer account or API key?
No. Google Maps Photos runs through SandBase, so one SandBase API key covers this endpoint and every other API and model in the catalog. You do not need to apply for Google Maps API access separately.