Thanks to talented and generous photographers, you have thousands of great free photos to use in your projects, many without attribution. We've rounded up our pick of the best free photography sites to help you find the photos you need. All images on these sites are free for personal, editorial, or commercial use, but there are still some restrictions to consider. The main limitations apply to photos of identifiable people, branded products, and private property (not just people's homes, but some landmarks as well). Getty Images offers an excellent guide to intellectual property, which should be checked before you begin. Also, keep in mind that many of these sites receive contributions from hobbyist photographers who may not be familiar with the rules surrounding the distribution of models for people photos. He did not ask his subjects to sign a statement. If you're not sure, it's best to contact the site directly.
(Image credit: Carl Flor on Unsplash)
1 Unsplash
Great photos from professional and semi-professional photographers. Always High Quality Handy Search Tool Mobile App Available Unsplash is an excellent collection of great photography by experienced photographers. It has been used to create amazing work. There are fewer images than you'll find on Pixabay (see below), but the quality is more consistent. Unsplash's search tool is the fastest way to find an image, but if you have some time, check out Collections: groups of photos sorted by other users on topics like Light and Shadow, Street Life, and In the Wild. You can create your own collections after creating an account. They are ideal for inspiration or gathering resources for a project. Unsplash even has an iOS app, which helps you find stock images to use for creative work on an iPad or iPhone. As with all stock photography sites here, you don't need to credit the photographer, but Unsplash notes that it's nice to add a simple credit with a link to your profile as a courtesy. The image presented here is by Carl Flor.
(Image credit: Poswiecie on Pixabay)
2. pixabay
The largest collection of free photos and illustrations online. Great collection of images. Provides illustrations and photos. The quality is variable. Pixabay contains over a million public domain images, not just photos, but also illustrations, vector graphics, and even a handful of videos. His choice of landscape photography is particularly rigorous, and his choice of writing is well worth it if you don't mind. Once you've found an appropriate image, choose an appropriate resolution (print projects will need a much higher resolution than online) and complete a captcha to download the file. You can cut the Captcha by signing up for a free account. The vast majority of images on Pixabay are safe at work, but to avoid explicit appearance in search results, be sure to check the Enable safe search checkbox before browsing. The photo quality isn't always as high as Unsplash, but if you can't find what you need, Pixabay can help.
(Image credit: Ryan McGuire)
3. Gratisography
Funny and surreal photos that offer a breath of fresh air. Always high quality photos. Fun and unusual images Relatively small selection If you're looking for something a little offbeat, Gratisography, a collection of photography by the talented photographer and graphic designer Ryan McGuire, is perfect. Ryan's photos often have a surreal edge and are brilliant if you're sick of boring shots. No laughing women alone with salad here. Gratisography doesn't offer as much content as other free photo sites, but Ryan's creative flair makes up for it, adding new photos every week. You can subscribe to his newsletter to receive alerts for updates or keep an eye on his Twitter account. It's not essential to give McGuire credit when he uses his work, but he appreciates it if he does.
(Image credit: Pexels)
4. Pexels
Free public domain photos from around the world. Photos sorted by theme Provides user interface mockups for designers. Some photos are of limited use. Everyone is invited to download photos on Pexels, and the site's curators will choose the best shots to build their collection of searchable public domain images. You can search for something specific, or search for topics like hobbies, emotions, and places. Pexels is an especially smart choice for web app or web app designers, with an excellent set of device images, ideal for displaying interface designs. Some images are close to stock photography (ideas that are difficult to illustrate with scrabble tiles, for example), but the vast majority of them are creative and original. Pexels has a category dedicated to space photography, which looks amazing, but keep in mind that some of it comes from NASA, one of the organizations whose images should only be used in specific contexts.
(Image Credit: Authentic Images on PikWizard)
5. Pikwizard
An excellent resource if you need natural-looking photos of people. It is not uncomfortable, the cheese raises. Online photo editor available Photos under different licenses. PikWizard offers thousands of free photos on a wide range of topics. The quality is impressive and, unusually for a free stock photography site, there are many photos of people in a natural position. Nothing silly here. The selection of urban photographs is also impressive. If you need a stunning cityscape, PikWizard is a great place to look. If you want to get creative without leaving your browser, PikWizard provides links to an online photo editor. Most of the tools and models offered here are high-end models, but none cost more than a few dollars. Photos on PikWizard are offered under two licences: Free and CC0. A CC0 license means that the photographer has given up their copyright, but a free license means that they retain copyright, but have authorized the use of their work without payment. The full license is explained in more detail. It is not necessary to give credit to the photographer, but it is appreciated if possible.
(Image credit: negative space)