Viraly integrates with Unsplash to give you access to over 1,000 free, high-quality stock photos for your Link in Bio page backgrounds. Find the perfect image to match your brand without leaving the bio page editor.
What is Unsplash?
Unsplash is a platform that provides beautiful, free stock photos contributed by photographers worldwide. All photos are licensed for free commercial and non-commercial use—no attribution required (though we include it by default to support photographers).
With Viraly’s Unsplash integration, you can:
Accessing Unsplash Images
- Open your bio page in the Viraly editor
- Click the Design or Appearance tab
- Navigate to the Background section
- Select Photo as your background type
- Choose Unsplash as the photo source
Searching for Images
- Enter a keyword in the search box (e.g., “nature”, “office”, “gradient”)
- Click the search button or press Enter
- Browse the results in the 3-column grid
- Click Load More to see additional images
Search Tips
- Be specific: “blue gradient abstract” works better than just “blue”
- Try different terms: “workspace” vs “office” vs “desk”
- Use mood words: “calm”, “energetic”, “minimal”, “bold”
- Think about colors: “pink sunset”, “dark texture”, “white marble”
Popular Search Terms
| Category | Example Searches |
|---|---|
| Nature | mountains, ocean, forest, flowers, sky |
| Abstract | gradient, texture, pattern, geometric, blur |
| Urban | city, architecture, street, neon, night |
| Minimal | white, simple, clean, minimal, space |
| Professional | office, workspace, desk, laptop, business |
Applying a Background Image
- Click on any image in the search results
- The image is immediately applied as your background
- The image picker closes automatically
- Preview your bio page with the new background
- Save your bio page to keep the change
Images are automatically optimized to 1920px width at 85% quality for fast loading on all devices.
Photo Attribution
Viraly automatically adds photographer attribution to your bio page when you use an Unsplash image. This appears at the bottom of your page with a link to the photographer’s profile.
Attribution Format
The attribution displays as: “Photo by [Photographer Name] on Unsplash”
Both the photographer’s name and “Unsplash” are clickable links.
Hiding Attribution
While Unsplash doesn’t require attribution, we recommend keeping it to support photographers. If you need to hide it:
- Go to your bio page settings
- Find the Show Attribution toggle
- Turn it off to hide the attribution
Tips for Great Backgrounds
Choose Images That Don’t Compete
Your background should enhance your content, not distract from it. Look for:
- Simple compositions: Avoid busy images with lots of detail
- Soft colors: Muted tones work better than bright, saturated colors
- Gradients and blurs: These create depth without distraction
- Negative space: Images with open areas let your content breathe
Consider Text Readability
- Dark backgrounds work well with light text
- Light backgrounds need dark text
- Adjust your text colors after choosing a background
- Test on mobile—backgrounds may crop differently
Match Your Brand
- Search for images that match your brand colors
- Keep consistent with your other social profiles
- Consider seasonal updates for timely content