How To Get Free Images For Commercial Use

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6 Nov 201706:43

Summary

TLDRDiscover 10 sources for free commercial-use stock photos, no attribution required. Herman Drost from drostdesigns.com guides you through Pexels, Pixabay, Unsplash, Free Images, VisualHunt, Pickjumbo, Gratisography, Picography, Morgue File, and Public Domain Archive. Learn which sites allow you to use, modify, and distribute images without asking for permission or providing credit. Subscribe to grow your YouTube audience and automate traffic generation.

Takeaways

📷 There are 10 websites listed where you can find free stock photos for commercial use.
🔍 Pixels offers free stock photos with no need for attribution, allowing modification and distribution.
🌌 Pixabay provides a wide range of images, vectors, and videos with no requirement for permission or credits.
📚 Unsplash adds new royalty-free photos regularly and allows their use without permission or credit.
🏞 FreeImages offers a collection of photos with some requiring notification or credit to the artist.
🔎 VisualHunt provides a variety of licenses and makes it clear that users are responsible for ensuring legal compliance.
🎨 Pickjumbo offers 50 million high-resolution images for free use, including for commercial purposes.
🤗 Gratisography provides emotional high-resolution pictures free from copyright restrictions without the need for attribution.
🎨 Picography allows the use of images for any purpose, but does not provide model or property releases.
🗃 MorgueFile offers free photos with restrictions on selling or distributing the image as-is without alteration or credit.
🏛 PublicDomainArchive provides 100% free stock photos with no restrictions for commercial use and no need for attribution.

Q & A

What is the main purpose of the video presented by Herman Drost from drostdesigns.com?
-The main purpose of the video is to show viewers 10 places where they can find free stock photos for commercial use, and to summarize which ones do not require attribution.
What does the term 'commercial use' mean in the context of the video?
-In the context of the video, 'commercial use' refers to the use of stock photos for business or revenue-generating purposes, such as in YouTube videos or on websites.
What are the conditions for using images from Pixels according to their legal page?
-According to Pixels' legal page, the images are free for both personal and commercial use, and can be modified, copied, and distributed without asking for permission or providing attribution.
What does Pixabay offer in terms of image usage rights?
-Pixabay offers images, vectors, and videos that can be copied, modified, distributed, and used even for commercial purposes without asking for permission or giving credits to the artist, although it is appreciated.
What is the unique feature of Unsplash's photo licensing?
-Unsplash's unique feature is that it adds 10 new royalty-free photos every 10 days, and all photos published on Unsplash can be used for free, including for commercial and non-commercial purposes, without needing permission or providing credit.
How does Free Images define 'free' in terms of their image usage?
-Free Images defines 'free' as long as users stick to the rules in the Image License Agreement, which may include notifying the artists about using the images and sometimes giving credit to them.
What precautions does VisualHunt provide regarding the use of its images?
-VisualHunt cautions that it cannot be held responsible for copyright violations and cannot guarantee the legality or suitability for any use of the images found through its service. It is the user's responsibility to ensure the legality of the images' use.
What does Pickjumbo offer in terms of image usage for commercial purposes?
-Pickjumbo offers 50 million high-resolution licensed images that can be used for commercial purposes, client works, etc., without restrictions, as they are shared for free.
What is the policy on attribution for images from Gratisography?
-Gratisography provides free, high-resolution pictures that can be used on personal and commercial projects free of copyright restrictions, and no attribution is required.
What are the conditions for using images from Picography for commercial work?
-Picography allows the use of its images for commercial work, but it does not provide model or property releases for any images. It is the user's responsibility to obtain relevant releases from models or property owners.
What is the unique offering of Morgue File in terms of image licensing?
-Morgue File offers images that can be remixed and adapted for commercial purposes, but users cannot sell, sublicense, rent, transfer, or distribute the image exactly as it is without alteration. If unaltered, credit to the photographer is required.
What does the Public Domain Archive offer in terms of image licensing?
-The Public Domain Archive offers images released under CCO (Creative Commons Zero) dedication, meaning they can be copied, modified, distributed, and performed even for commercial purposes without asking permission.
Which sites mentioned in the video do not require attribution for commercial use of images?
-The sites that do not require attribution for commercial use of images are Pixels, Pixabay, Unsplash, Gratisography, and the Public Domain Archive.
What is the importance of checking the license agreement when using images from these websites?
-Checking the license agreement is important to ensure compliance with the terms of use, which may include requirements for attribution, restrictions on commercial use, or the need to obtain additional releases for models or properties.
How can viewers ensure they are using images legally from the mentioned websites?
-Viewers can ensure legal use by carefully reading the terms and conditions or license agreements of the images, understanding any restrictions, and following the guidelines for proper attribution or usage.

Outlines

00:00

📸 Free Stock Photos for Commercial Use

In this paragraph, Herman Drost introduces viewers to ten websites where they can find free stock photos suitable for commercial use. He emphasizes that some of these sites do not require attribution. The sites mentioned include Pixels, Pixabay, Unsplash, Free Images, VisualHunt, Pickjumbo, Gratisography, Picography, Morgue File, and Public Domain Archive. Each site has its own terms regarding the use of images, with some allowing modifications and distribution without permission or attribution, while others may require crediting the photographer or obtaining relevant releases for models or properties.

05:01

🔍 Summary of Sites Requiring No Attribution

This paragraph summarizes the video's main points, focusing on the websites that allow the use of their images for commercial purposes without the need for attribution. Herman Drost highlights that Pixels, Pixabay, Unsplash, Gratisography, and Public Domain Archive are particularly user-friendly in this regard. He also provides a brief overview of the terms and conditions of these sites, noting that while they generally permit free use, some may have specific restrictions or require alterations to the images before use. The paragraph ends with a call to action, encouraging viewers to subscribe and explore related content for further guidance on using these images effectively in their projects.

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Keywords

💡Commercial use

Commercial use refers to the application of a product, service, or content in a business or revenue-generating context. In the video's theme, it is central to the discussion as the speaker is highlighting websites that offer free stock photos for use in commercial projects without the need for payment or royalties. The script mentions that images from sites like Pixels and Pixabay can be used for commercial purposes without needing to ask for permission or give credits.

💡Stock photos

Stock photos are pre-taken photographs that are available for purchase or use, often licensed for specific types of projects. In the context of this video, the term is used to describe the free images available on various websites that can be utilized in projects such as YouTube videos or websites. The script emphasizes that these stock photos are free and can be used without the need for attribution in some cases.

💡Attribution

Attribution in the context of creative works refers to the practice of acknowledging the original creator or source of the content. The script explains that while some stock photo websites require attribution, others listed in the video, such as Unsplash and Gratisography, do not, allowing for the use of their images without having to credit the photographer or the platform.

💡Royalty-free

Royalty-free is a licensing term indicating that the payment of a one-time fee grants the buyer the right to use the purchased item an unlimited number of times without paying additional royalties or fees. In the script, Unsplash is mentioned as a source of royalty-free photos, where users can utilize the images without any ongoing costs or restrictions on usage.

💡Public domain

Public domain refers to works that are not protected by intellectual property laws and can be freely used, modified, and shared by anyone. The script introduces the Public Domain Archive as a source of images that are in the public domain, meaning they can be used for any purpose, including commercial use, without any restrictions.

💡Creative Commons

Creative Commons is a non-profit organization that provides free, standardized licenses for creators to share their work on certain terms. The script mentions Creative Commons in relation to VisualHunt, indicating that the platform offers images under various Creative Commons licenses, allowing for a range of uses including commercial ones, depending on the specific license.

💡Flickr

Flickr is a popular image and video hosting platform that is mentioned in the script as one of the sources from which VisualHunt obtains its Creative Commons and public domain photos. This indicates that Flickr is a platform where photographers share their work, some of which can be used for free under certain licenses.

💡High-resolution

High-resolution refers to the clarity and detail of an image, with more pixels per inch (PPI). In the context of the video, Pickjumbo is highlighted as offering high-resolution images that are suitable for use in commercial projects without restrictions on how they can be used, including for client work.

💡Model or property releases

Model or property releases are legal documents signed by models or property owners granting permission for their likeness or property to be used in various types of media. The script notes that Picography does not provide such releases, indicating that it is the user's responsibility to obtain them if needed for their commercial projects.

💡CCO (Creative Commons Zero)

CCO, or Creative Commons Zero, is a public domain dedication that relinquishes copyright and allows anyone to use the work without any restrictions. The script mentions that images on the Public Domain Archive are released under CCO, meaning they can be copied, modified, and used commercially without seeking permission or providing attribution.

💡Morgue file

Morgue file is a website mentioned in the script that offers millions of free photos. The term 'morgue file' traditionally refers to a collection of unused materials in a newsroom, but in this context, it represents a resource for creatives to find images for their projects. The script specifies the conditions under which images from Morgue file can be used commercially, including the requirement to credit the photographer if the image is used unaltered.

Highlights

10 places to find free, stock photos for commercial use are discussed.

Pixels offers free stock photos for both personal and commercial use without attribution.

Pixabay provides images, vectors, and videos that can be used commercially without permission or credits.

Unsplash adds 10 new royalty-free photos every 10 days, usable for commercial purposes without permission or credits.

Free Images allows browsing and searching for free photos with some requiring artist notification and credits.

VisualHunt offers photos under CCO license, allowing commercial use and modifications.

Pickjumbo provides 50 million high-resolution images for free, usable for commercial use without restrictions.

Gratisography offers free, high-resolution pictures for personal and commercial projects without copyright restrictions or attribution.

Picography allows the use of images for commercial work, but users must obtain relevant releases themselves.

Morgue file provides millions of free photos with conditions on commercial use and modifications.

Public Domain Archive offers 100% free stock photos under CCO, usable for commercial purposes without permission.

Herman Drost from drostdesigns.com provides guidance on growing audience on YouTube.

The video suggests subscribing for more content on generating traffic leads and subscribers.

Depicted content in Pixabay may still be protected by trademarks, publicity, or privacy rights.

VisualHunt cannot be held responsible for copyright violations and users must ensure compliance with all applicable laws.

Morgue file requires crediting the photographer if the image is used without alteration.

Public Domain Archive images can be copied, modified, distributed, and performed for commercial purposes without asking permission.