Resources for images Most are free, read license carefully
There are many stock photo agencies that will supply you images for your website, print, and video use. This page focuses on those images that are offered at no charge, royalty-free, and licensed for use on personal and commercial websites.
Before downloading ANY images found on these sites, read the terms of use carefully. Before you use ANY images found on these sites, read the license carefully. If you plan on using ANY of these images on a commercial website, make sure the license permits that.
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Website Image Sources (free / low-cost):
Free Images – From their website: "Thousands of pictures, photography and images for free and royalty-free" License: Check the Terms & Conditions before using any images.
Freepik – Free (and paid) vector images, photos, PSD files, and icons. No attribution required for personal use, attribution required for commercial use. Check the filter "FREE" button. License: Check the Terms & Conditions before using any images.
Free Images – From their website: "Free stock photos - feel free to use them both in personal and commercial projects." License: Check the Terms & Conditions before using any images.
Pexels – These are high quality public domain pictures. Some require attribution, some make it clear that no attribution is needed. License: Check the Terms & Conditions before using any images.
Pixabay – These are high quality public domain pictures. Some require attribution, some make it clear that no attribution is needed. License: Check the Terms & Conditions before using any images.
Public Domain Pictures – These are public domain pictures. License: Check the Terms & Conditions before using any images.
Unsplash – These are high quality public domain pictures. Some require attribution, some make it clear that no attribution is needed. License: The most flexible license.
Wikimedia Commons – These are public domain pictures. Photographs and images are free, uploaded by users and donated to the public domain. License: Check the Terms & Conditions before using any images.
Please be aware that most "free" image sources cover their costs by displaying advertising. Many of the ads are from stock photo agencies or services that offer images on a paidbasis. Some of the ads appear to be free photos -- be careful before using these.Be cautious when you download an image that you are still on the free images site -- read the license granted with each image you download.