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Best Stock Photo Sites

The best free and paid stock photo sites for royalty-free images to use on websites, blogs, ads and social media.

Top pickUnsplashMillions of high-resolution, beautifully shot photos from a huge community of photographers.Freeunsplash.comTop pickPexelsFree photos and videos with a strong search and plenty of people and lifestyle shots.Freepexels.comTop pickPixabayPhotos, vectors and illustrations in one place, all under a simple free licence.Freepixabay.comBurst by ShopifyFree photos made for online stores, from product flat-lays to small-business scenes.Freeshopify.comStockSnap.ioHundreds of new CC0 images a week, sortable by views and downloads.Freestocksnap.ioKaboompicsInterior, fashion and lifestyle photos with a matching colour palette for each image.Freekaboompics.comGratisographyQuirky, offbeat photos for when you want something nobody else is using.Freegratisography.comPicjumboTech, business and travel photos with an optional premium pack.Freemiumpicjumbo.comISO RepublicHigh-quality CC0 photos and videos for creatives.Freeisorepublic.comLife of PixPublic-domain photos with a moody, editorial feel.Freelifeofpix.comNegative SpaceClean, minimal photos with plenty of room for headlines.Freenegativespace.coNew Old StockVintage photos from public archives, free of known copyright restrictions.Freenos.twnsnd.coRawpixelHuge photo and design library, including public-domain art and a premium tier.Freemiumrawpixel.comFreepikPhotos, vectors, PSDs and AI images; free with credit or premium without.Freemiumfreepik.comAdobe StockPremium library built into Photoshop, Illustrator and Express.Paidstock.adobe.comShutterstockOne of the largest paid libraries, with flexible subscriptions and image packs.Paidshutterstock.comGetty ImagesEditorial, news and top-end creative photography with strong legal cover.Paidgettyimages.comiStockGetty's more affordable library, with exclusive content you won't find on free sites.Paidistockphoto.comDepositphotosBudget-friendly subscriptions and on-demand packs for photos and vectors.Paiddepositphotos.comStocksyArtist-owned co-op with authentic, non-cheesy photography and clear royalty-free licences.Paidstocksy.com

Prices and licences change often. Always check the terms on each site before using its assets commercially.