Library Guides: Copyright: Find Free Images

Finding shareable resources

The resources on this page are some of the best ways to find shareable images for your class.

Make sure to double-check usage permissions for a specific image before using any content for your intended purpose.
Always give credit when using images from the web, open resources or library licensed resources.

For examples of how to credit visit How to: Give Credit?

Library Licensed Image Sources

Featured Resource * Britannica Image Quest

Millions of high-quality images cleared for use by Centennial users for use in their materials only. Easy to search for icons, graphics and images. Feel confident inserting these photos in your course shell or assignments. Do not share these images on the open web.

Open and Compliant Image Sources

The following feature open images and are listed in alphabetical order:

CC Search

Content licensed with a Creative Commons or CC 0 License.

Flickr: The Commons

Public domain photographs supplied by participating libraries and museums around the world.

FoodiesFeed

Photos of food!

ISO Republic

Thousands of free high resolution CC0 photos and videos.

Nappy

"Beautifully diverse stock photos" licensed under Creative Commons Zero (CC0).

The Noun Project

Creative Commons licensed symbols and icons.

Open Clip Art

Clip art and icons

Open Photo

Creative Commons licence terms vary by image.

Pexels

Thousands of high quality public domain images all licensed under a creative commons zero license.

Pixabay

Images may be used without attribution, even for commercial applications. It is best to credit the images regardless.

Unsplash

Popular resource for finding images. Provide a credit.

WOC in Tech Collection (Flickr)

Photos licensed with a CC-BY license. Use with attribution.

Wikimedia Commons

Images in the public domain or licensed under Creative Commons.

Getty Image Embed

You can now embed Getty Image photos using an embed code when enabled!

Use the images on non-commercial sites through an embed code instead of copying. A credit will automatically appear on the image and viewers will be able to click on the image to link back to the original.

Get started searching for images to embed: Getty Image Embed.

Here is an example of an embedded image:

Embed from Getty Images