• SEARCH
  • DOWNLOAD
  • HUMAN
  • CLEARANCE

How to source commercial campaign imagery with your AI

Connect your Getty account to your AI client to pull professional assets without leaving your chat interface. Your agent handles the searching and the downloading.

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Short answer

How can I use my AI to get Getty Images?

You tell your AI what kind of image you need, and it searches your Getty account for high-resolution, cleared assets. Once you find the right one, the AI downloads it directly for you. You'll see the specific steps and capabilities below.

The outcomes

What you get from your request

Depending on what you ask, your AI will produce one of these outcomes.

SEARCH

Visual discovery

The AI scans the Getty library for images that match your specific descriptions. You get a list of relevant, high-quality options to choose from.

DOWNLOAD

Local file access

Once you pick an image, the AI pulls the high-resolution file from Getty. The asset lands on your machine ready for use in your campaign.

HUMAN

Creative direction

You decide which images actually fit your brand's look. The AI provides the options, but you make the final call on what gets downloaded.

CLEARANCE

Commercial safety

The AI only pulls assets that are commercially cleared within your account. This ensures your campaign imagery is ready for professional use.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for imagery.

The AI acts as a bridge between your chat window and the Getty database.

  1. Find assets

    The AI translates your natural language descriptions into specific search queries to find matching visuals in the Getty library.

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  2. Select and pull

    After you identify the right asset, the AI executes the request to grab the high-resolution file.

    download_image

  3. Verify account access

    The AI uses your existing Getty credentials to ensure you have the rights to the files you are requesting.

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  4. Deliver files

    The AI handles the transfer of the image data so the file is available for your project.

    download_image

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the Getty Images Connector.

Starting points

Swap out the bracketed text for your specific campaign needs.

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

  • Search Getty for high-resolution photos of [modern office spaces with natural light].

  • Find commercially cleared images of [sustainable packaging concepts] in my Getty account.

  • Download the first image from the search results for [minimalist architecture].

  • I need a series of [lifestyle photography featuring outdoor hiking] from Getty; show me what's available.

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Start here

Connect Getty Images once, then ask.

Just follow the link to link your account. Your login details stay encrypted and secure on our end. You can find the full list of what this can do on the Connector page.

Connect Getty Images to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI buy new images for me?

    No. The AI can only search and download assets that are already available in your existing Getty account.

  • 02

    Does the AI handle the licensing paperwork?

    No. The AI uses the permissions already established in your Getty account to ensure the images are cleared for your use.

  • 03

    Can I edit the images using the AI?

    No. The AI is limited to searching for and downloading the original files.

  • 04

    Will the AI delete any images from my account?

    No. The AI only has permission to search and download; it cannot delete or modify your Getty library.

  • 05

    Can I search for video instead of photos?

    Yes, as long as the search query specifies video assets available in your Getty subscription.

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