We will use some photos or graphic elements to create the design. If all the photos are taken and the graphic elements are drawn by ourselves, it will undoubtedly increase the workload of the designers, and it is time- and energy-consuming. Now, a large number of ready-made image resources on the Internet can better solve this problem.
We can get a large number of high-quality, professional, and exquisitely created photos or graphics on the special platform by just spending a small amount of money or for completely free. In this article, we share 5 platforms for images, recommended by our in-house designer.
1. ShutterStock
Shutterstock is currently a platform with the most pictures, the most downloads and the most graphics. Shutterstock is positioned as a low-profit picture library, so we can buy good quality pictures at a lower price. Shutterstock is willing to pay for pictures, and users that have certain requirements for picture quality and copyright can use the pictures on Shutterstock. In addition to pictures, Shutterstock also provides illustrations, videos, music and other materials.
2. GettyImag
As a representative of the high-end photo library, GettyImages is favored by large enterprises and professional design institutions. Professional, high-quality pictures and expensive prices are its most prominent characteristics. Here, as long as you are willing to spend money, you can get the best pictures and the most reliable copyright guarantee.
3. Pixabay
Free and CCO protocol are the biggest features of Pixabay. You can download any images on Pixabay for free and use them by copying, modification, forwarding, etc., even for commercial use without permission or any payment for royalty. In addition to the photos, you can now get video, music, and illustration material from Pixabay.
4. Unsplash
Similar to Pixabay, Unsplash is a platform for free images and with a compliant CCO protocol. Unsplash has fewer pictures than Pixabay, but it is better in picture quality.
5. Freepik
Freepik is a website for design materials, where users can download vector files, icons, PSD files, pictures, and other design-related materials. Picture material isn't the biggest advantage of Freepik, but you can still get pretty pictures in good quantity and quality on it. In terms of fees, non-registered users can download three free materials a day, registered users can download 10 free materials a day, and if you have a lot of design projects, you’d better pay to upgrade your account.
