LibGuides: Teacher Technology Guide: Images/Photos & Photo Editing Freebies

Copyright Friendly Images

Find a photo or image from these great, free sources. Also, remember that you can find good images in all of our research databases.

This list is great for projects and slideshows, however, please note permissions for each source.

Morguefile
Free images - attribution not required.
Flickr Creative Commons
Permission is granted for use, if following guidelines. Must credit the photographer of the photo.
TinEye Labs Multicolor Search
Search Flickr Creative Common Images by Color.
Be sure to check the license on each picture you choose to use.
LIFE Photo Arcives
Credit LIFE and individual photographer.
Library of Congress Photostream
Most images are available for student use. Credit the LOC and the collection.
Wikimedia Commons
Media database of public domain and freely-licensed educational media content (images, sound and video clips) Permission granted if follow guidelines. Attribution - credit specific author or licensor.
National Archives Experience
Most images are in the public domain, but please credit the National Archives and Records Administration as your source.
Free Pictures For Teachers & Students
Permission is granted. Credit photographer.
Compfight
Be sure to turn on the Creative Commons option. Credit source.
Free Digital Photos.Net
Free images - must credit source.