pexel-downloader

"Pexel Downloader: Python-based web scraper for effortlessly downloading high-quality photos and videos from Pexels.com, open-source with MIT License."

📷 Pexel Downloader - Your Gateway to Stunning Visuals! 🎥

Welcome to the Pexel Downloader, a Python-based web scraper designed to help you effortlessly gather high-quality photos and videos from the Pexels.com website. Whether you're a content creator, developer, or just a visual enthusiast, this open-source tool is here to simplify your media acquisition process.

✨ Features

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• Download photos and videos from Pexels easily.
• MIT License: Free to use, modify, and contribute to.
• Flexible command-line interface (CLI) for quick downloads.
• Integrates smoothly with Python projects.

Pexel Downloader offers a user-friendly interface, robust performance, and the flexibility to fit seamlessly into your projects. Join our community of developers and creators, and together, let's make this tool even better.

📥 Installation

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Prerequisites

• Python: You’ll need Python 3.7 or later installed.

For Non-Coders: How to Install Python

1. Windows:

   • Download the latest version of Python from python.org.
   • Run the installer and check "Add Python to PATH" during installation.
   • Verify by opening Command Prompt and typing python --version.

2. Linux:

   • Open Terminal and install Python with your package manager:

     sudo apt update
     sudo apt install python3

   • Verify installation:

     python3 --version

Installing Pexel Downloader

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Once Python is installed, you can install Pexel Downloader directly from PyPI:

pip install pexel-downloader

Using it

🔑 API Key Setup

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To use Pexel Downloader, you need a Pexels API key:

1. Create an Account: Register on pexels.com.
2. Set API Key:
   • Recommended: Set your API key as an environment variable PEXEL_API_KEY.
   • Alternatively: Pexel Downloader will prompt you to enter it securely when you run it.

Setting the API Key as an Environment Variable

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1. Windows:

   setx PEXEL_API_KEY "your_actual_api_key"

2. Linux:

   export PEXEL_API_KEY="your_actual_api_key"

Replace your_actual_api_key with the actual key you received from Pexels.

🙌 Contributions Welcome:

We invite you to contribute to the development of Pexel Downloader. Feel free to submit bug reports, feature requests, or even make direct contributions. Let's build something amazing together!

📜 License:

Pexel Downloader is released under the MIT License, granting you the freedom to use and modify it for your projects.

Get started with Pexel Downloader today, and elevate your visual content game. Happy scraping!