Google Image Batch Downloader for Anki

AnkiWeb addon 511921711

Batch downloads Google Images into specified Anki note fields using multiple queries, custom image counts, resizing, and language/region filters.
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Votes: 2 (👍 0 · 👎 2)
Updated: 2026-02-08
Anki versions: 26.09~
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Languages: Python, XML, JSON
Description language: en

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Last update or commit: 2026-02-08 (266 days before the snapshot).
Commits in the last year: 6.
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Pull requests: 0 open, 0 merged.

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Repository: vpnry/google-image-batch-downloader-for-anki · more by vpnry
Fork of: kelciour/batch-download-pictures-from-google-images
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Last commit: 2026-02-08
Languages: Python
Tests: 0

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Description

Google Image Batch Downloader for Anki

It is open-source here.

This is a folk of the archived batch-download-pictures-from-google-images by Kelciour.

Batch download pictures from Google Images for your Anki notes.

Features

Multiple search queries per note (Word, Definition, Giphy, etc.).
Custom target fields and image counts.
Image resizing (Width/Height constraints).
NEW: Language and Region filters for highly accurate results.

Configuration Guide for Better Results

To improve the accuracy of your search results, especially for language learning, you should configure the Region and Language fields in the setup dialog.

Filter Description Example (German) Region Two-letter country code (gl parameter) de for Germany Language Language restriction code (lr parameter) lang_de for Deutsch

Example Setup

If you are learning German and want to search for the word "Tee":

Open the Browser and select your notes.
Go to Edit > Google Image Batch Downloader for Anki.
Set Region to de
Set Language to lang_de
Click Start.

This ensures Google prioritizes results that are relevant to the German language and region, avoiding English-centric results.

README

Google Image Batch Downloader for Anki

To install this add-on for Anki, use the code 511921711. See also: https://ankiweb.net/shared/info/511921711

Batch download pictures from Google Images for your Anki notes.

Credits:

This is a folk of the archived batch-download-pictures-from-google-images by Kelciour.

Features

Multiple search queries per note (Word, Definition, Giphy, etc.).
Custom target fields and image counts.
Image resizing (Width/Height constraints).
NEW: Language and Region filters for highly accurate results.

Configuration Guide for Better Results

To improve the accuracy of your search results, especially for language learning, you should configure the Region and Language fields in the setup dialog.

Filter	Description	Example (German)
Region	Two-letter country code (`gl` parameter)	`de` for Germany
Language	Language restriction code (`lr` parameter)	`lang_de` for Deutsch

Example Setup

If you are learning German and want to search for the word "Tee":

Open the Browser and select your notes.
Go to Edit > Google Image Batch Downloader for Anki.
Set Region to de.
Set Language to lang_de.
Click Start.

This ensures Google prioritizes results that are relevant to the German language and region, avoiding English-centric results.

Dev notes

How to publish a new version:

Modify the code
Log in Anki
Visit https://ankiweb.net/shared/upload?id=511921711
Upload the addon .ankiaddon file


# cd to this project directory
zip -r ../google-image-batch-downloader-for-anki.ankiaddon *