# 1688 Image Search API

> Find 1688 wholesale products that match an image URL, with prices, minimum order quantity and supplier info. Sort and filter by price, MOQ, factory, verified supplier and shipping.

Source: https://www.sandbase.ai/model/1688/search/by-image
API reference: https://www.sandbase.ai/model/1688/search/by-image/docs

## Facts

- Provider: 1688
- Type: Data API
- Endpoint: `POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/1688/search/by-image`
- Price: $0.02 per call
- Capabilities: api, 1688, ecommerce
- Billing: pay per use from one SandBase balance; no provider account or subscription needed

## Call it

`POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/1688/search/by-image` with `Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY` and the parameters as a JSON body.

| Parameter | Type | Required | Allowed values |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `imgUrl` | string | yes |  |
| `page` | integer | no |  |
| `pageSize` | integer | no |  |
| `sort` | string | no | default, sales, price_up, price_down |
| `moq` | integer | no |  |
| `priceStart` | string | no |  |
| `priceEnd` | string | no |  |
| `supportDropshipping` | boolean | no |  |
| `isFactory` | boolean | no |  |
| `verifiedSupplier` | boolean | no |  |
| `freeShipping` | boolean | no |  |
| `newArrival` | boolean | no |  |

## FAQ

### How do I use the 1688 Image Search API?

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/1688/search/by-image 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 1688 Image Search API cost?

$0.02 per call, billed from your SandBase balance. You are only charged for calls you make; there is no subscription.

### What parameters does the 1688 Image Search API accept?

Required: imgUrl (string). Optional: page (integer), pageSize (integer), sort (one of default, sales, price_up, price_down), moq (integer), priceStart (string) and priceEnd (string) and 5 more. The Parameters table and the Playground on this page list every field.

### What does the 1688 Image Search API return?

A JSON response returned in the same HTTP request (synchronous).

### Do I need a 1688 developer account or API key?

No. 1688 Image Search 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 1688 API access separately.

## README

### 1688 Image Search API

Find 1688 wholesale products that match an image URL, with prices, minimum order quantity and supplier info. Sort and filter by price, MOQ, factory, verified supplier and shipping.

The response is the platform's original data structure.

#### Request

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/run" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"model": "1688/search/by-image", "imgUrl": "https://cbu01.alicdn.com/img/ibank/O1CN01Z5b6Ax1Bs2nVv6E3n_!!2216226597326-0-cib.jpg"}'
```

#### Parameters

| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `imgUrl` | string | Yes | Image URL or image reference returned by Image Conversion. Convert external images for the selected search target before searching. |
| `page` | integer | No | Page number, starting at 1. |
| `pageSize` | integer | No | Number of items requested per page. The returned count may differ. |
| `sort` | string | No | Product sort order. |
| `moq` | integer | No | Minimum order quantity filter. |
| `priceStart` | string | No | Minimum price filter in CNY. |
| `priceEnd` | string | No | Maximum price filter in CNY. |
| `supportDropshipping` | boolean | No | Filter for support for dropshipping. |
| `isFactory` | boolean | No | Filter by factory status. |
| `verifiedSupplier` | boolean | No | Filter for verified sellers. |
| `freeShipping` | boolean | No | Filter for free shipping. |
| `newArrival` | boolean | No | Filter for new products. |