• VISUAL MATCHES
  • VIDEO ASSETS
  • SINGLE ASSETS
  • HUMAN REVIEW

How to find visually similar media with your AI

Connect Getty Images to your agent to pull matching visual content based on existing assets. Your AI handles the search while you focus on the creative direction.

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Short answer

How can I find images or videos that look like a specific one?

Provide your AI with a Getty Images asset ID, and it will search the library for content with a similar look, feel, or composition. You'll get a list of matching images and videos to choose from.

The search results

Where your matches land

Your agent delivers specific visual outcomes based on the asset you provide.

VISUAL MATCHES

Aesthetic clones

The AI finds assets that share the same lighting, color palette, or framing. You get a list of visually consistent options.

VIDEO ASSETS

Motion alternatives

If you provide a video ID, the AI searches for clips with similar movement or subject matter. This helps keep your video edits cohesive.

SINGLE ASSETS

Direct lookups

The AI pulls specific metadata or details for a single asset you already have. This is useful for verifying details before finding matches.

HUMAN REVIEW

Final selection

The AI presents the best matches, but you decide which one actually fits your project. You handle the final creative judgment.

The workflow

What your AI does when the asset ID arrives.

The AI uses the provided ID to navigate the Getty Images library and find visual parallels.

  1. Identify the source

    The AI uses the ID you provided to locate the original image or video in the library.

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  2. Analyze the look

    The agent looks at the composition and style of the source asset to understand what makes it unique.

    get_image

  3. Find matches

    The AI scans the database for other files that share those specific visual characteristics.

    get_similar

  4. Present options

    The agent lists the most relevant visual matches for you to review.

    get_similar

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the search immediately.

Starting points

Replace the bracketed text with your actual Getty Images asset IDs.

Getty Images Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_6VQQYkHafeaRZZrq6Qt6EQKWqVQYdcM77RHFC23M/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Getty Images capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "getty-images-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_6VQQYkHafeaRZZrq6Qt6EQKWqVQYdcM77RHFC23M/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Find images that have a similar aesthetic to asset ID [ID_NUMBER].

  • Search for videos with a similar composition to asset ID [ID_NUMBER].

  • I have asset ID [ID_NUMBER]. Can you find me five similar images?

  • Look up the details for asset ID [ID_NUMBER] and then find visually similar videos.

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Start here

Connect Getty Images once, then ask.

Click the link to connect your account. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure, and you can start searching right away in your preferred client.

Connect Getty Images to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI download the files for me?

    No. The AI finds and identifies the assets, but you must download them through your Getty Images account.

  • 02

    Does the AI search for images by description instead of ID?

    No. This specific workflow requires an existing asset ID to find visually similar content.

  • 03

    Can I find videos using this tool?

    Yes. The AI can search for video assets that match the style of a provided video ID.

  • 04

    Will the AI change the metadata of my images?

    No. The AI only reads data from Getty Images to find matches; it cannot modify any files or library data.

  • 05

    Can the AI suggest images based on a text prompt?

    No. This connector is designed to find matches based on existing assets, not text-to-image searches.

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