New Tab by Getty Images: Best Ways to Customize Daily Inspiration

How to Install and Make the Most of New Tab by Getty ImagesNew Tab by Getty Images is a browser extension that replaces your default new-tab page with rotating high-quality photography from Getty Images’ vast library. It offers a simple way to bring daily visual inspiration, curated photo themes, and easy access to search and favorite images directly in your browser. Below is a detailed guide covering installation, setup, customization, tips for productivity, privacy considerations, and creative uses.

What New Tab by Getty Images does

• Replaces your browser’s new-tab page with full-screen, high-resolution photographs.
• Rotates images automatically every time you open a new tab (or on a set interval depending on extension options).
• Lets you favorite images and provides links to view them on Getty Images’ site.
• Often includes search, curated collections (themes), and occasional contextual overlays (credit/photographer).
• Supports popular browsers where extensions are allowed (Chrome, Edge, possibly Firefox).

System & browser requirements

• A modern desktop browser that supports extensions (Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and some Chromium-based browsers).
• Internet connection to load high-resolution images.
• No special hardware—works on most Windows, macOS, and Linux machines. Mobile browser support may be limited or unavailable.

How to install New Tab by Getty Images

1. Open your browser’s extension/add-ons store:
   • Chrome: Chrome Web Store
   • Edge: Microsoft Edge Add-ons
   • For other Chromium-based browsers, use the relevant extension store or allow Chrome Web Store extensions.
2. Search for “New Tab by Getty Images”.
3. Click the extension entry authored by Getty Images (or the official publisher) and review permissions.
4. Click “Add to Chrome” / “Get” / “Install”.
5. Confirm any permission prompts. After installation, opening a new tab should display Getty Images photos.

If your browser blocks extensions from other stores, you may need to enable developer mode or use the browser’s official store. For Firefox, check if there’s an official add-on; if not, installation might not be supported.

Setting up and customizing the extension

• Open a new tab to view the default image and the extension’s overlay UI.
• Look for a settings or gear icon—click to open preferences.
• Common customization options:
  • Choose curated collections or themes (nature, architecture, people, travel).
  • Toggle image rotation frequency or set it to change each new tab.
  • Enable/disable photo credits or photographer overlays.
  • Set whether favorites sync to an online account (if supported).
  • Enable a minimal mode to hide search bar or quick links.

If favorites are stored on Getty’s site, you may be prompted to sign in or create an account to access them across devices.

Tips to make the most of it

• Use themed collections to keep visuals aligned with your mood or work — e.g., calming nature shots during focus sessions.
• Favorite images you like so you can return to them on Getty Images’ site for download or licensing.
• Combine with a productivity-focused new-tab extension: switch between Getty’s visual tab and a task-oriented tab extension depending on your workflow.
• Use the search feature to find images for presentations or mood boards; follow the link to the Getty Images page for licensing options.
• If images distract you, choose minimal UI settings or lower-frequency rotation.

Performance considerations

• High-resolution photos can increase new-tab load time—expect slightly slower opening of new tabs on slower connections.
• If you have many extensions, memory usage could rise; disable other heavy new-tab extensions to reduce resource use.
• Some images may be cached by the browser to speed subsequent loads; clearing cache will re-download images.

Privacy & permissions

• Review the extension’s requested permissions before installing. Typical requests include permission to replace the new-tab page and to read new-tab content.
• New Tab by Getty Images loads images from Getty’s servers; an internet connection is required and your IP address will be used to fetch images.
• If the extension offers account sync, be aware favorites tied to an account could be stored on Getty’s servers.
• If privacy is a priority, limit account sign-ins and review Getty Images’ privacy policy for details on data handling.

Troubleshooting

• If the new tab doesn’t change after installation, restart the browser or disable conflicting new-tab extensions.
• If images fail to load, check your internet connection or any content blockers/ad blockers that may block Getty domains.
• To revert to the default new-tab page, disable or remove the extension from your browser’s extensions page.

Creative uses beyond aesthetics

• Create rotating mood boards for creative projects by favoriting images on a theme.
• Use the high-quality photos as inspiration for writing prompts, design layouts, or daily creativity exercises.
• Capture screenshots of images (respecting licensing) for concept presentations, mood boards, or internal brainstorming.
• Use themed days (e.g., “Travel Tuesday”) to keep a consistent visual routine that energizes your workflow.

Alternatives to consider

If you want different features (news, to-dos, widgets), consider alternatives like Momentum (task-focused), Tabby (custom widgets), or other photography-based new-tab extensions. Compare features like customization, performance impact, privacy, and whether images are licensed for reuse.

Final notes

New Tab by Getty Images is best for users who want daily visual inspiration and access to Getty’s photography library directly in their browser. Balance aesthetics with performance and privacy preferences by adjusting settings, using favorites, and pairing it with workflow tools when needed.