Top 10 Best Free Image Sources

When was the last time you wrote a blog, designed a website, created a presentation, or whatever else it may have been, and you realised, you needed an image? Finding the right images for your projects is essential but when you don’t want to think about copyright, having a few go-to sites for free image sourcing is a massive time (and money) saver. But don’t worry, the work is done. We already gathered the top 10 free image-sourcing sites that provide you with top-quality images without infringing on copyright.

Unsplash –

Unsplash boasts over 3 million high-resolution images submitted by community photographers. They have a huge variety to choose from and all images are free to use for both non-commercial and commercial purposes without attribution. Unsplash’s straightforward search interface makes it easy to find the perfect image for your project.

Pixabay –

Pixabay offers over 4.1 million images, videos, and music. Their search feature gives you the option to filter content by type, orientation, size, colour, and recency making it easier to find what you need. All content on Pixabay is released under the Creative Commons (CC0) license, making it easy to use the assets without worrying about copyright issues.

Pexels –

Pexels‘ large collection consists of photos and videos. What makes them different is the use of challenges to encourage new images which means they have a constant flow of new options for you. They also offer partnerships and branded profiles aimed to increase business exposure.

Gratisography –

With 700+ images available for download, Gratisography may not have the volume of some of the other sites, but they do have visually stunning images you won’t find anywhere else. Gratisography is known for its quirky and creative images so is the place to go for something different and all without attribution.

Burst (by Shopify) –

For entrepreneurs, business owners, and e-commerce website creators, Burst has you covered. Their easy-to-navigate site has quick access collections with a large range of business-related images free for websites and commercial use. Burst also offers additional business ideas and resources.

Flickr Creative Commons –

Flickr hosts a vast array of images from photographers worldwide. They host more than 4.5 million images under CC0 license and another more than 93 million that are free to use with attribution. It’s a massive collection, just check the licensing.

Reshot –

Reshot provides a unique collection of icons and illustrations that go beyond the typical stock photo aesthetic. Ideal for design use, they provide SVG, PNG, and vector formats with no attribution commercial licensing. Design packs are also available.

New Old Stock –

If you’re a fan of history, vintage aesthetics, or simply intrigued by the charm of the past, New Old Stock is the perfect addition to your imaging toolkit. These images are sourced from Flickr Commons; however, the unique style of the collections earns its own listing.

Canva –

You may have heard of Canva as a design space, but did you know that even on their free plan, they have a plethora of attribution-free images, videos, graphics, etc. available? Unlike the others on this list, you’ll need to add a design element before you download but that could be as simple as a caption.

StockSnap –

StockSnap is all about simplicity. Created to bring together quality images, they vow to offer a constant flow of new options for you to use any way you need with no attribution required. Their curated collection is hand-chosen from submission to ensure the highest quality.

Remember…

Site features and policies can change, so before you use any images from any site, be sure to review the most current information on each platform, especially for commercial projects. We hope you found this list helpful, and remember, we’re right here to assist with your marketing and website designs.