# Douyin Image Search API

> Returns image-based search results from Douyin matching a search keyword. Supports sorting, content filtering, post date filters, and pagination parameters.

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

## Facts

- Provider: Douyin
- Type: Data API
- Endpoint: `POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/douyin/search/image-search`
- Price: $0.01 per call
- Free allowance: 100 calls per organization per UTC day, shared across eligible APIs
- Capabilities: api, douyin
- Billing: pay per use from one SandBase balance; no provider account or subscription needed

## Call it

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

| Parameter | Type | Required | Allowed values |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `backtrace` | string | no |  |
| `content_type` | string | no |  |
| `cursor` | integer | no |  |
| `filter_duration` | string | no |  |
| `keyword` | string | no |  |
| `publish_time` | string | no |  |
| `search_id` | string | no |  |
| `sort_type` | string | no |  |

## FAQ

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

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

$0.01 per call. Every organization gets 100 free calls per UTC day, shared across eligible SandBase APIs including this one; after that each call is billed at this price from your SandBase balance. There is no subscription.

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

No parameters are required. Optional: backtrace (string), content_type (string), cursor (integer), filter_duration (string), keyword (string) and publish_time (string) and 2 more. The Parameters table and the Playground on this page list every field.

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

A JSON response returned in the same HTTP request (synchronous). The README on this page includes a sample response.

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

No. Douyin 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 Douyin API access separately.

## README

### Douyin Image Search API

Look up Douyin image search results by specifying a `keyword`. Paginate through results using `cursor`, `search_id`, and `backtrace`.

#### Use cases

- Search for image posts matching specific keywords.
- Track relevant graphic content and topics on Douyin.
- Filter image search results by post date and sorting criteria.

#### Request

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/douyin/search/image-search" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{}'
```

#### Parameters

| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `cursor` | integer | No | Pagination cursor (0 for first request) |
| `keyword` | string | No | Search keyword, e.g., "cat" |
| `backtrace` | string | No | Backtrace for pagination, obtained from the last response |
| `search_id` | string | No | Search ID for pagination |
| `sort_type` | string | No | Sorting method |
| `content_type` | string | No | Content type (Fixed to 2 for images) |
| `publish_time` | string | No | Publish time filter |
| `filter_duration` | string | No | Video duration filter |

#### Example response

Real response for the request above, trimmed to the main fields. User names and long IDs are masked.

```json
{
  "business_data": [
    {
      "card_id": "douyin.doctype_aweme_image",
      "data_id": "0",
      "type": 11,
      "data": {
        "card_id": "douyin.doctype_aweme_image",
        "card_type": 1,
        "doc_type": 303,
        "provider_doc_id": 7693421414359489253,
        "provider_doc_id_str": "7693421414359489253",
        "type": 1
      }
    }
  ]
}
```

#### Notes

- `cursor` starts at 0 for the initial request.
- `content_type` is fixed to 2 for images.
- `backtrace` and `search_id` are passed from previous responses for pagination.

#### Related APIs

- [Douyin Challenge Search](/model/douyin/search/challenge-search-v1): Returns Douyin challenge and hashtag search results matching a query.
- [Douyin Hashtag Challenge Search (V2)](/model/douyin/search/challenge-search-v2): Returns Douyin hashtag and challenge search results matching a query keyword.
- [Douyin Hashtag Suggestions](/model/douyin/search/challenge-suggest): Returns a list of suggested Douyin hashtags and challenges matching a query keyword, including challenge IDs and view counts.