31 Websites With Free Images For Your Blog – Next Level Blogging

When I started my first blog, I was literally working with a budget of zero, and had to work extra hard to find free images for my blog, that were both high-quality and royalty-free.  Finding the perfect images to complement your blog posts can be a daunting task, especially if you’re a new blogger.

Of course, there’s a plethora of image resources available on the web, but which images can be used on your website without the worry of consent or attribution to the owner?

 

No worries, my friends! All of my extra hard work has paid off, because I have found the best resources for free stock photos available online.  To this day, even though I have a budget for blog images, I still find great free images that work better than the paid options I’m able to find.  Plus I save a few bucks, which is always a plus.

I’ve made it super-easy for you to find free images for your blog too, by compiling this list of websites that offer royalty-free images.

You can’t sell or redistribute these photos, or claim them as your own, but you can use them anywhere on your blog or website, edit them in any way you’d like, with no attribution required (although it is appreciated)!  Best of all, they’re all totally free!  

1. Pixabay

My first choice for free images is Pixabay.  They’re huge image library offers over 1.2 million images and videos to choose from!

With that many choices, you should be able to find the perfect image for your project.  However, that can also be overwhelming, making it hard to choose.  That’s why I’m including the other resources on this list!

2. PicJumbo

PicJumbo was created by photographer and designer Vikter Hanacek.  You’ll find unique stock photos and collections that require no attribution.  There is a premium subscription available if interested, but plenty of free photos to choose from.

3. Cupcake

Cupcake offers “Free (do whatever you want with) photos” under the CC0 (Creative Commons License).

There aren’t as many images available here as Pixabay, but you will find high-quality photos that are unique.

4. Refe

If you’re looking for natural looking photos, Refe has you covered.  There are plenty of free images to choose from, and they do offer paid packages for those interested.

You can even upload and sell your own images here and earn a few extra bucks.

5. Life Of Pix

Life Of Pix offers images and videos from a community of photographers.  You’ll find unique images in a variety of categories, all free for you to use.

Each week, find new images with their featured Photographer of the Week.

6. ISO Republic

Another great resource for original photos is ISO Republic.  Find your perfect image in a variety of categories including Architecture, Landscape, City & Urban, and Technology.

Free stock photos for creative professionals describe this site perfectly.

7. Stok Pic

Stok Pic offers a ton of free images for commercial use.

One feature that I like on this website is the Latest 100.  You’ll get access to the most recent 100 images added, so you’re likely to find an image that no one else is using.

You’ll also have access to a premium package if you’re interested in upgrading.

8. Kaboom Pics

If you need mock ups, Kaboom Pics has them, in addition to some really cool photos.

You can subscribe to their email list and get free images sent straight to your inbox.  It’s definitely worth giving up that precious email for their freebies.

9. Pexels

Pexels is another one with just a ton of free images to choose from.  You can upload your own images, as well, and participate in their photo challenge.

Another resource for free stock photos.

10. Barn Images

Barn Images will send you 50 free high-quality images to your inbox in exchange for your email address.

You’ll find pretty landscapes and original images not found elsewhere.

11. Stock Snap

Stock Snap adds hundreds of new photos weekly for you to use on your website and blog posts.

Beautiful and unique images, and the opportunity to upload your own, to add to their collection.

12. Negative Space

Negative Space offers beautiful high-resolution free stock photos for personal or commercial use.

This website is great for creative bloggers and has categories including music, technology, art and design, food, and space.

13. Finda Photo

Finda.Photo is my latest favorite for images.

It’s unique in that you can search for their free images by color.  That’s a great feature when you want to keep your images consistent, especially for Instagram.  You can even enter your own hex code to search for photos containing the exact color you’re looking for.

14. Designers Pics

Another private collection of unique and free high-resolution photos for you to use.

These aren’t your typical stock photos, so if you’re looking for an image no one else is using, you may find the perfect one at Designers Pics.

15. Gratisography

I love this website!  Gratisography has images that pack a punch and make a statement.

Humor is used in many of the images found here.  They’re very original and creative, one that I should use more from myself!

16. Split Shire

Split Shire has a smaller library than most resources on this list, but you can be sure that every image is unique and beautiful.

This is another website that you can submit your own images too if you’re creative.  Stunning images only need apply.

17. Startup Stock Photos

Startup Stock Photos is a great resource for free stock photos of people using phones, computers, laptops, and other technology items.

Startup Stock Photos doesn’t offer the variety like the other websites, but if you need a photo of someone typing, you’ll find several to choose from.

18. Jay Mantri

Jay Mantri offers several very cool photos that make average things seem extraordinary.

You’ll find beautiful landscapes and geometric patterns in nature, among other super cool images.  Definitely a free creative resource worth checking out.

19. Libre Shot

This website created by Martin Vorel is the author of all of the images available at Libre Shot.

You’ll find photos in the categories of technology, nature, business, people, and close-ups.  Another great resource for finding original stock photos that you can use totally free.

20. Moveast

Moveast is a collection of photos by a designer named Joao Pacheco from Portugal.  He decided to start taking pictures on his travels to encourage others to do the same.

There are a lot of beautiful landscape images available here.  It’s worth your time to check it out.

21. Travel Coffee Book

Travel Coffee Book is another website that includes photos taken while traveling.

You’ll find images from China, Thailand, Taiwan, and even Croatia, that are all high-quality and free for you to use on your website or blog.

22. Unsplash

Unsplash offers a huge selection of free stock photos.  You’ll find beautiful images of animals, people, nature, and so much more.

Join for free and receive free images sent to your inbox in exchange for your email address.  Another favorite of mine for cool and unique images.

23. Death To The Stock Photo

Death To The Stock Photo dares to be different and offer a unique approach to images.  A premium collection is available for a fee, but their free images kick butt on their own.

Sign up for their email list and get free images sent to your inbox monthly.

24. Foodies Feed

If you want beautiful food photos, Foodies Feed offers over 1,300 images of food.

From decadent treats to hearty soups, you’ll find just about any food photo you need, for free.

You can also add your photos to their collection.

25. JE Shoots

Created by a web designer from the Czech Republic, JE Shoots offers free stock photos and mock ups for creatives like us.

Several categories of photos that can’t be found on other websites, so a good choice if you want something original.

There are also other mock-ups also available for a fee.

26. Picography

Picography offers gorgeous, high-resolution free photos for you to use however you like.

Choose stock photos from categories including cultural, people, street, wildlife, and more, that are original and stunning.

27. Skitter Photo

Skitter Photo offers a ton of great images that you can use free of charge for personal or commercial use.  An excellent resource if you need to search for several images in the same category.

You can also submit your own photos to be included in their collections.

28. Pikwizard

If you’re looking for unique stock photos containing people, Pikwizard has a huge collection.

Their image library is continually growing, so you’ll have no trouble finding interesting and unique images to use on your blog.

29. Canva

I love Canva for so many reasons, but to stay on point, they offer a wide selection of free stock photos.  Since Canva is best known for their online design tools, that makes them a one-stop-shop for creating beautiful images for your blog, social media, digital products, etc.

Canva is so easy to use, and the free version has enough features to create stunning blog feature images, Pinterest pins and all of your social media graphics.

30. Dreamstime

Now if you’re looking for amazing, Dreamstime is a fantastic choice for finding over 166 million stock photos (but hey, who’s counting!)  and their library continues to grow.

They also have a huge selection of video and audio available for download that is royalty-free.  Pricing starts at just $.20/download, if you you decide to make a purchase.

Use my link and save 15% on Premium images, video and audio downloads.

31. DepositPhotos

I’ve just recently started using DepositPhotos for finding unique free stock photos for my blog.  They have new images added every day and amazing deals on premium image downloads.

With millions of image options, you can’t go wrong with royalty-free images from DepositPhotos.

 

Customize Your Free Stock Photos

Of course, having the right photo is just the beginning of creating a powerful image to feature with your blog post.  You will still need to add some text and your branding to the image to make it your own.

If you’re ready to start customizing your images now, I have to take you back to Canva, #29 on this list.

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• Unlimited Use of the Background Remover (the coolest photo-editing tool ever!)
• Access to over 420,000 templates for any project you can think of
• Ability to upload a custom font and save your brand colors (saves you lots of time!)
• Resize your project infinitely with their Magic Resize Tool (great for sharing to different social platforms)

Now you can even schedule your design to post on up to 8 different social media platforms.  Canva is always evolving and offering more, so grab your free 30 day trial of Canva Pro now.

You even get access to their free templates, which will cover just about any project you can think of.

I love using Canva to create all of my social media images, my webinar presentations, and my PDF digital downloads, which I use for my lead magnets.

Conclusion

Finding high-quality free stock photos for your blog can seem overwhelming if you don’t know where to look.  Now you have access to over a million free stock photos!  Use them to customize your blog, website, and social media graphics.

Do you know of other websites that offer free images for bloggers that I should add to this list?  If so, tell me about it in the comments section below.

I love your feedback, too, so if you learned something new in this post or have another question about stock photos, drop that in the comments section as well.  I’ll get back to you quickly.

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