Getty Images Downloader

Overview

When your agency licenses hundreds of Getty images a month, downloading them one at a time through Getty's sluggish interface is a genuine waste of billable hours. Clicking into each asset, waiting for the page to load, selecting the size, hitting download, repeating. There is no reason it should take that long.

This browser extension adds batch downloading to Getty Images. Open any search results page, board, or collection, click the extension icon, and select everything you need. Photos download as full-resolution JPEG or TIFF, video clips as MP4, all with captions, photographer credits, and rights information preserved in the file.

Editorial compliance workflows stay intact without manual data entry. The extension also tracks previously downloaded assets so there are no accidental duplicates. Everything runs privately in your browser with no credentials or files sent anywhere. Try 3 free downloads to see how it works, no credit card needed.

Why It Exists

• Streamline your Getty Images workflow — batch-download licensed assets instead of saving one image at a time
• Preserve rights-managed metadata, captions, and credits for editorial compliance and DAM integration
• Download entire Getty boards or search results pages in a single batch operation
• Maintain offline access to full-resolution licensed content for print, broadcast, and web production

Key Features

• Scans Getty Images search results, boards, and collections for licensed creative and editorial assets
• Downloads photos as JPEG or TIFF and video clips as MP4 at the resolution your Getty license allows
• Preserves IPTC captions, XMP rights info, photographer credits, and editorial usage restrictions
• Tags each file with Getty's unique asset ID for rights-managed compliance and license auditing
• Board export pulls every asset in a curated Getty board or collection in a single batch
• Separates creative (royalty-free and rights-managed) from editorial content in the download queue
• Supports Getty's HD and 4K video tiers based on your account subscription level
• Handles Getty's enterprise and individual account download flows without extra authentication steps
• Duplicate tracker warns before re-downloading images already saved to your local library
• Concurrent transfer queue with per-file progress bars and automatic retry on interruption

How It Works

• Install the extension: Add Getty Images Downloader to Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Brave, or Opera and complete the quick activation with your license key.
• Browse Getty Images: Navigate to any Getty Images search results page, board, or asset detail view while logged in to your account.
• Select assets to download: Click the extension icon to scan the page for available photos, editorial images, and video clips. Select files individually or batch-select all.
• Choose quality and download: Pick your preferred format and resolution, then download. Files save locally with IPTC/XMP metadata, credits, and Getty asset IDs preserved.

Reviews

• Essential for high-volume Getty workflows (5/5): Our agency licenses 500+ Getty images per quarter. This extension lets us batch-download entire boards with metadata intact, which saves our producers hours of manual work every week. - Victoria Sanderson
• Perfect for editorial compliance (4.9/5): The editorial metadata preservation is critical for our newsroom. Captions, credits, and usage restrictions all come through perfectly in the IPTC fields. - André Beaumont
• Reliable video clip downloads (4.8/5): I download Getty video clips for broadcast projects and the MP4 quality is always matched to what my account tier allows. The batch queue handles large searches effortlessly. - Roshani Wickramasinghe

Platform Support

Browsers

• Chrome
• Edge
• Firefox
• Brave
• Opera

Operating Systems

• Windows
• macOS
• Linux

Supported Content

• Licensed creative and editorial photos in JPEG and TIFF formats
• Video clips in MP4 format including HD and 4K
• Batch downloads from search results, boards, and curated collections
• Rights-managed and royalty-free content with preserved metadata

Not Supported

• Safari and mobile browsers
• Content you have not licensed through your Getty account
• Watermark removal from comp preview images
• DRM-protected or restricted assets

Privacy and Permissions

Supported regions: Worldwide.

Limitations:

• You must be logged in to your Getty Images account to download licensed content.
• Only assets you have licensed can be downloaded — no paywall bypass.
• Watermarked comp images cannot be converted to full-resolution downloads.
• Video resolution depends on your Getty Images account tier.
• Rights-managed content requires a valid license before downloading.
• Safari and mobile browsers are not supported.
• Email activation is required before first use.

Permissions:

• downloads: Saves licensed Getty Images assets directly to your downloads folder and tracks batch download progress for each file.
• activeTab: Reads the current Getty Images page to detect available assets, extract full-resolution URLs, and inject download controls into search results and boards.
• storage: Stores licence activation, download history for duplicate detection, and user preferences between browser sessions.
• notifications: Sends desktop alerts when batch downloads complete or if a transfer encounters an error requiring attention.

FAQ

How do I download images from Getty Images with this extension?

Navigate to any Getty Images search results page, board, or individual asset page. Click the extension icon — it scans for available assets. Select the files you want and click Download. They save in their original format directly to your downloads folder.

Does it work with Getty's editorial and creative content?

Yes. The extension supports both creative (royalty-free and rights-managed) and editorial content on Getty Images. It preserves the license type and editorial usage restrictions in the file metadata.

Can I download Getty Images video clips?

Yes. The extension detects video clips on Getty Images pages and downloads them as MP4 files in the resolution available to your account. It works with both HD and 4K video content.

Does it preserve rights-managed metadata and credits?

Yes. All IPTC/XMP metadata is preserved including captions, photographer credits, rights information, and usage restrictions. This is critical for editorial compliance and rights-managed license tracking.

Does this bypass Getty's licensing or remove watermarks?

No. The extension only downloads content you have licensed or have permission to access through your Getty Images account. It does not remove watermarks from comp images or bypass any access restrictions.

Which browsers are supported?

Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Brave, and Opera on Windows, macOS, and Linux desktops. Safari and mobile browsers are not supported.

Is my data private?

Yes. All processing happens locally in your browser. No Getty credentials, download history, or file data is transmitted to external servers.

Is this legal?

DISCLAIMER: We are not attorneys and do not offer legal advice. Laws vary by country and platform. For any legal question please consult a qualified legal professional.

We give you full control over download speeds because we believe users should decide how they use their software.

That said, here are a few widely accepted best practices for safe, responsible downloading:

• Only download content you created, own, or have explicit permission from the rights holder to access.

• Protect your personal data by respecting platform rules and rate limits with reasonable download speeds to avoid automated abuse systems putting your account at risk.

• Protect your privacy by using a reputable VPN for IP protection before initiating downloads — this is the VPN we recommend & use.