Images have the ability to tell a story in a quick glimpse as compared to the endless paragraphs on a page.
But finding the right image for your website is truly a task. Those of you, who’ve tried searching for free stock photos on the Internet probably know what a hassle it is.
Free stock photos are very difficult to find and even if you end up finding one – chances are high of them being, watermarked, blurry, with poor resolution and uninspired.
Fortunately, you don’t have to settle for anything less than you deserve. There are plenty of resources available which give you access to high-quality stock photos without any hassle or significant cost.
So, if you’re drained of the usual unexciting stock photography and clichéd pictures that cost way too much, check out the below list of the world’s best free stock photo websites for designers, business owners and anyone else:
Unsplash
It adds 10 new royalty-free photos in every 10 days which boast of breathtakingly attractive beautiful landscapes. Just scroll down the home page to see foggy rivers, faraway mountain ranges or even battered signs in all their high-resolution glory.
StockSnap.io
It dishes out hundreds of high-resolution images each week which are interesting and versatile. And the plus point, all photos are free from copyright restrictions, and no attribution is required.
Startup Stock Photos
The name may sound specific to startups, there are plenty of professional options to use no matter what industry you’re operating within. You’ll surely have your hands full with these free images.
Pexels
Pexels is committed to adding at least 35 new photos each week. These photos are carefully handpicked from a variety of free image sources to ensure that you’re getting only the best of the best.
New Old Stock
This collection of vintage photos comes from the public archive via Flickr Commons. According to the website, the photos are free of any known copyright restrictions.
Picjumbo
Picjumbo happens to sport a great collection of food shots, so if you’re running a restaurant or nutrition-themed startup, you might find it worth your while to take a browse.
Pixabay
Pixabay is truly a web designer’s dream. It not just offers an accessible search feature, the images are completely brilliant.
Little Visuals
LittleVisuals is an exceptional site, run according to more of small-scale, handpicked approach than most stock-photo sites.
Be sure to check each website’s license page for specific details.
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