The Ultimate List of FREE No Attribution images
How do you find free stock images that actually compliment your social media?
Using images from a Google search is not worth the risk. I Repeat…NOT WORTH THE RISK!
Years ago a friend of mine received a demand for a large sum of money for using a picture owned by Getty Images. It was a personal blog, just a hobby.
This is when I realised nobody is too small or under the radar to get busted for copyright. Thankfully there are good people who serve the digital community by donating imagery for your needs.
No Attribution means you do not have to give credit.
However, I still prefer to credit my images. I see it as thanks and also at times, a networking tool. Who doesn’t need a photographer in their circle? Give your artist credit and they may even share your post.
Incredible FREE No Attribution Images
UnSplash
The images here are free download, no attribution required.
This special little corner of the internet has my heart!
The Unsplashed platform is what prompted me to write this article. The images here will save you time and time again when you have a dry pool on content.
Using Free Stock Images For Commercial/Business
From Unsplash: All photos published on Unsplash can be used for free. You can use them for commercial and noncommercial purposes. You do not need to ask permission from or provide credit to the photographer or Unsplash, although it is appreciated when possible.
Other Image Platforms – Some Will Require Attribution On Artists Request
Pixabay:
All contents are released under Creative Commons CC0, which makes them safe to use without asking for permission or giving credit to the artist.
Pixabay has a huge variety and is particularly great for raw images such as plants, vegetables, herbs, and wellness ingredients.
They also have a section for vector images, illustrations and a sister site for video stock.
Commercial/Business Use: Pixabay can be used for free for commercial and noncommercial use across print and digital, except in the cases mentioned in “What is not allowed” list.
Ryan Mcguire – Now moved to Gratisography
Don’t forget the little guy! Unique style & Flair. Ryan offers a select amount of photos available for no-attribution and no copyright.
Commercial/Business use: You may use Gratisography pictures as you please for both personal and commercial projects. You can adapt and modify the images and get paid for work that incorporates the pictures.
Pexels:
Pexels has a very wide range of pictures that are available for personal and commercial use. You can modify, copy and distribute the photos, providing you are offering them for free.
JeShoots:
A vast array of modern, colourful photographs. Many natural photos including cityscapes & nature.
Using Jeshoots for business/commercial purposes: You can copy, modify and use the images, even for commercial goals, all without asking permission and without paying attribution.
SplitShire:
Splitshire has a predominantly darker, street feel to the photos on offer. SplitShire has over 2.000,000 downloads on offer. You can freely download and use images for personal and commercial purposes.
Although there are more services out there, these are my favorite.
They are reliable and offer different styles of pictures. Pixabay, Pexels and some of the others also offer video loops. The Pixabay loops are my go-to for short video content marketing production.
The next step after collecting your free images is where to edit them? If you don’t have the skills for photoshop and just need something for basic edits, Canva is your best option.