=== Instant Images ===
Contributors: dcooney
Donate link: https://connekthq.com/donate/
Tags: stock photo, stock, unsplash, prototyping, photos, upload, media, media library, ajax, image upload, direct upload, free stock photos
Requires at least: 3.6
Tested up to: 4.6.1
Stable tag: 2.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

One click uploads of unsplash.com stock photos directly to your media library.

== Description ==

**Instant Images** is the fastest and easiest way to upload high quality stock photos from [unsplash.com](http://unsplash.com) directly to your media library — **all without ever leaving WordPress**! 

The perfect tool for users who want to save time and frustrating by uploading images directly inside their WordPress installation and for developers who want to prototype and develop using real world imagery.

= Features =

* Image Search - The Instant Images search functionality let’s you quickly find and upload images for any subject in a matter of seconds!
* Time Saver - Quickly upload amazing stock photos without leaving the comfort of your WordPress admin.
* Theme/Plugin Developers - A great tool for developers who want to prototype and develop using real world imagery.
* Easy to Use - It couldn't get much more simple, just click an image and it's automatically uploaded to your media library for use on your site.

**[Visit Plugin Website](https://connekthq.com/plugins/instant-images/)**

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= Tested Browsers =

* Firefox (mac + pc)
* Chrome (mac + pc)
* Safari (mac)
* IE Edge, 11 & 10

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= Website =
https://connekthq.com/plugins/instant-images/

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== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Can I legally use these photos on my website? =
All photos published on Unsplash are licensed under Creative Commons Zero which means you can copy, modify, distribute and use the photos for free, including commercial purposes, without asking permission from or providing attribution to the photographer or Unsplash.
[Learn More](http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)


= Can I legally use these photos on my website? =
All photos published on Unsplash are licensed under Creative Commons Zero which means you can copy, modify, distribute and use the photos for free, including commercial purposes, without asking permission from or providing attribution to the photographer or Unsplash.
[Learn More](http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)


= Is there an API limit for Unsplash photos with Instant Images? =
Unsplash requires an Application ID for access to their API. Applications are capped at 5000 requests per hour. We have provided our Application key to get you started and recommend you sign up for Unsplash and create your own application to unlock additional API requests.
** [Learn More](https://connekthq.com/plugins/instant-images/api-access/)

= Are the images upload to the Media Library? =
Yes, once clicked, the images are processed on the server then uploaded to the Media Library into the various sizes set in your functions.php file.

= Are there server requirements? =
Yes, this plugin is required to write temporary images into an /instant-images directory within your WordPress uploads directory for image processing prior to being uploaded to the media library. 

Some hosts lock down their servers and you may be required to update your php.ini or .htaccess in order to use this plugin.


== Installation ==

How to install Instant Images.

= Using The WordPress Dashboard =

1. Navigate to the 'Add New' in the plugins dashboard
2. Search for 'Instant Images'
3. Click 'Install Now'
4. Activate the plugin on the Plugin dashboard

= Uploading in WordPress Dashboard =

1. Navigate to the 'Add New' in the plugins dashboard
2. Navigate to the 'Upload' area
3. Select `instant-images.zip` from your computer
4. Click 'Install Now'
5. Activate the plugin in the Plugin dashboard

= Using FTP =

1. Download `instant-images.zip`
2. Extract the `instant-images` directory to your computer
3. Upload the `instant-images` directory to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory
4. Activate the plugin in the Plugin dashboard


== Screenshots ==

1. Dashboard - Browse, search and upload images to your WordPress media library
2. Search - Find and upload images for any subject in a matter of seconds!
3. Post/Page Edit - Unsplash images in a lightbox on your post edit/new/post pages.


== Changelog ==

= 2.0 =
* Initial Commit
* Updating plugin from UnsplashWP to Instant Images


== Upgrade Notice ==

* This is an upgrade from UnsplashWP