Best free image RESOURCES
In today’s content-driven world, images are everything and when they come with no watermarks and are completely copyright-free, it’s a creative bonus. For digital creators, designers and bloggers, here are few best free image resources apps available across mobile and web
Pexels: Pexels is a top-rated app and website known for its high-resolution images — all free under the Pexels license. The platform curates handpicked visuals submitted by talented contributors and sources from other free image sites. With clean categories, searchable tags, and discover pages, finding the perfect image becomes quick and easy. It is free to download on Android, iOS, and from the web. Pexels does not offer a premium subscription for its stock photos and videos. All content on Pexels is available for free download and use, both for personal and commercial purposes. (App + web)
Freepik: Freepik is a versatile platform that offers both a mobile app and a web interface, combining creative freedom with powerful tools. It features thousands of high-quality free images, illustrations and vector graphics. Whether you need assets for social media or educational content, the app serves as a one-stop hub for marketers, educators, content creators and designers, with its sleek interface and features. It also has a premium subscription, giving full access to all video, image and audio AI models. The app is available for running on Android, iOS, and the web. (App + web)
Unsplash: Unsplash is one of the most popular platforms for royalty-free images, with a wide range of collections of over six million hand-curated photos. With a strong contributor base of over four lakh photographers, it features everything from landscapes and portraits to abstract shots. While a dedicated iOS app is available, Unsplash web platform remains the primary access point for most users. Unsplash offers a premium subscription service which provides access to a high-quality images and expanded legal protections for commercial use, beyond the free library. (App + web)
Pixabay: Pixabay is a massive library of free stock assets, including photos, illustrations, vector images, videos and music tracks, all contributed by global creators. With over 6 billion downloads and content available in more than 200 countries, it’s a powerhouse in the free content space. The app allows real-time search, easy downloads, and category browsing for instant creative inspiration. It is available on Android, iOS, and web. Pixabay does not have a traditional premium subscription model. It operates on a free basis for users, offering all its content. (App + web)
Picjumbo: Started by designer-photographer Viktor Hanacek, Picjumbo has grown to one of the most reliable sources for free high-resolution images. Featuring everything from lifestyle to tech-themed photography, the platform is used by bloggers, developers and marketers, globally. Although, it does not have a dedicated mobile app, its website is mobile-friendly and widely used. Picjumbo offers a premium subscription offering a lifetime membership with a one-time payment, providing access to high-resolution stock photos and new exclusive collections every month. (Web only)