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Dev tools · April 14, 2016

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Glyphs – an API for finding, manipulating, and embedding CC0 photos

Glyphs – an API for finding, manipulating, and embedding CC0 photos launched on April 14, 2016 with 17 votes, #1,714 of 4,301 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was not reachable when checked in September 2026.

In plain words

Glyphs is an API that enables developers to find, manipulate, and embed Creative Commons Zero licensed photos. Launched in 2016, it provides tools for integrating royalty-free imagery into applications and websites. The service is designed for developers and creators who need programmatic access to CC0 photos without licensing restrictions, offering functionality to search, modify, and embed images through code.

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