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Most of the websites listed on this page provide Creative Commons licensed images that you can copy and re-use without permission (read more information on Creative Commons here). Other websites offer either public domain images (their copyright has expired) or materials that the creators have released into the public domain for people to freely use.
Image source: Creative Commons BBB by Steren Giannini, CC BY 2.0 |
General Photographs & Images
High Resolution Photos
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85 Free Stock Photo ResourcesA list of websites for finding high quality stock photos that are either licensed under Creative Commons or in the public domain.
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CompfightCompfight accesses Creative Commons Flickr photos and supplies the html embed code for the credit/attribution. Be sure to choose the Creative Commons option on the left-hand side menu before searching.
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Flickr: Creative CommonsMany Flickr users have chosen to offer their work under a Creative Commons licence, and you can browse or search through content under each type of licence.
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Flickr: The CommonsPublic domain photographs supplied by participating libraries and museums around the world.
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FoodiesFeedHigh quality photographs of food available to download for blog posts, articles, websites, templates, mobile apps, backgrounds, etc.
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FoterFoter has more than 220 million images, and almost all can be used for free for educational purposes. Some require attribution, while others require no attribution. Just check the requirements when you download the image. Embed codes are also provided.
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Free ImagesSearch through millions of free stock photos, art and vector images.
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GratisographyPhotos are licensed under CC License Zero and can be used for commercial purposes.
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ISO RepublicThousands of free high resolution CC0 photos and videos.
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KaboompicsPhotographs can be used for personal or commercial projects. However, they cannot be used for sale on their own. Check the terms for restrictions.
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MagdeleineFilter by CC0 - Public Domain on the right-hand column to search for public domain images.
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morgueFileStock photo quality images available for copying, distribution, and adaptation.
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Old Book IllustrationsIllustrations from old books in the public domain.
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Open PhotoCreative Commons licence terms vary by image.
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PexelsThousands of high quality public domain images all licensed under a creative commons zero license.
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PicjumboFree high-res photographs for personal and commercial uses. Some conditions apply - read their FAQ and Terms.
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PixabayImages may be used without attribution, even for commercial applications.
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RaumrotFree for personal or commercial projects.
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UnsplashImages 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.
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Wikimedia CommonsImages in the public domain or licensed under Creative Commons.
Vector Graphics & Icons
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The Noun ProjectCreative Commons licensed black & white icons. Free and paid premium memberships are available.
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Open Clip ArtClip art and icons
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Public Domain Vectors60,000 vector images in public domain.
Image Search Engines & Directories
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Google Advanced Image SearchUnder "usage rights," select the licence terms you want to search for.
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Creative Commons SearchSearch for images, streaming videos and media files from different collections including Flickr and YouTube. Can select the licence type you want to search for.
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Copyright Friendly Image SourcesFrom teacherlibrarianwiki. Be sure to check the FAQ or Terms of the site you want to use to see if there are any restrictions.
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Every Stock PhotoSearches licensed photos with less copyright restrictions from different sources.
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Yahoo Image SearchAfter submitting search, click on "license" to select licence type you want to look for.
Public Domain Images from Museums, Universities, Libraries, and Governments
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The British Library in Flickr CommonsPublic domain images taken from the pages of 17th, 18th and 19th century books. There are maps, geological diagrams, beautiful illustrations, comical satire, illuminated and decorative letters, colourful illustrations, landscapes, wall-paintings, etc.
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National Gallery of ArtMore than 45,000 open access digital images up to 4000 pixels each are available free of charge for download and use.
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US Government Resources for Science Images and VideosPublic domain images from US government sites. Categories include agriculture, biology, engineering, health science, medicine, etc.
