30 free image websites

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A public domain image is defined as a photo, clip art or vector whose copyright has expired or never existed in the first place. These images can be used by almost anyone for personal and commercial purposes. There are three ways that public domain images occur: 1. The image is assigned to the public domain through a Creative Commons

Zero (CC0) license or similar release 2. The image is not copyrightable 3. The copyright for the image has expired Museums, libraries and photographers sick of "traditional" stock photos have released thousands of public domain images online, making them more easily available to the public and (yep!) that means designers, too. In this article, we've compiled a list of websites curating free public domain images and high quality stock photography that can be freely used by anyone worldwide.

1. Wikimedia Commons

Wikimedia Commons is one of the largest public domain images resources. Most of images can be used freely, but some of the images have certain restrictions. You can read more information about that here.

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Please note that Wikimedia Commons does not guarantee the correctness of the licensing for each image, so make sure to triple-check the license tag for each individual image

2. Unsplash

Unsplash is made up of a collective of photographers who were sick of "traditional" stock imagery, so they decided to offer their own high-resolution images for free. All photos on the site can be copied, modified and distributed (including for commercial purposes) under CC0, without you having to ask permission or provide attribution. Read more about their terms here.

3. Flickr Commons

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Worldwide, archives and libraries partner with FlickrCommons and contribute their own public domain images. It's a great resource for finding free public domain images from all over the world, not just from the United States. FlickrCommons' images contain no known copyright restrictions, but (as always) it's not a guarantee--so do your research. Read about their terms here.

4. Public Domain Pictures

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Public Domain Pictures includes lots of high-quality free public domain images, although some photos are only available with a premium membership to the site. Be sure to check the license listed on each individual photo, since some require that your credit the author (not great for commercial designs). You'll also want to be sure that a release was obtained by the author or yourself for images of people or property.

5. Magdeleine

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Magdeline is another high-quality resource for free stock photography that doesn't look like stock. Use the right-hand column to browse categories (nature, people, food, etc) or search by dominant color, which is ideal when you're looking for cohesiveness in your design! Be sure to filter down to CC0 licensed images, since some photos do require attribution.

6. Old Book Illustrations

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Old Book Illustrations offers a really nice collection of public domain illustrations scanned from old books and vector illustrations that can be modified and distributed for both personal and commercial projects. Perfect to add some vintage appeal, or if you're interested in joining in the resurgence of Victorian design. Read about their terms here.

7. ISO Republic

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ISO Republic is another free stock photo website that totes the tagline, "free and premium stock photos." The site offers more than 500 free photos, with an ever-growing image library. All images are available for both personal and commercial use, without the need for attribution. You can read their full terms here.

8. Public Domain Vectors

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