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Google Map → Get Photos

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Overview

This node interacts with the Outscraper API to retrieve photos from Google Maps based on a search query or place ID. It is useful for scenarios where users want to gather visual content related to specific locations, such as for marketing, research, or travel planning. For example, a user can input a place ID to fetch up to 100 photos of a restaurant or tourist attraction.

Use Case Examples

  1. Fetching photos of a landmark by its place ID to use in a travel blog.
  2. Collecting images of a business location for a marketing campaign.

Properties

Name Meaning
Query Search query or place ID used to find the location's photos.
Async Request Whether to make the request asynchronously.
Photos Limit Maximum number of photos to retrieve from one place.
Language Language code to localize the results (e.g., en, fr, es).
Webhook URL to which Outscraper will send a POST request once the task is finished.
Request Options Additional request settings such as batching, SSL handling, proxy, and timeout.

Output

JSON

  • photos - Array of photos retrieved from the specified Google Maps location.
  • status - Status of the API request.
  • error - Error message if the request failed.

Dependencies

  • Outscraper API key credential

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the API key credential is correctly configured and has access to the Outscraper API.
  • Verify the query or place ID is valid and correctly formatted.
  • If using asynchronous requests, ensure the webhook URL is reachable and correctly set up to receive POST callbacks.
  • Check network settings if using a proxy or if SSL issues occur; consider enabling 'Ignore SSL Issues' if necessary.
  • Adjust timeout settings if requests are timing out due to slow network or large data.

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