10 Free Image Sources For Your Posts

Because everybody is tired of the same Unsplash images

You have finished writing the post, you have the perfect title, a content that will leave readers impressed, and a great conclusion, everything seems to be excellent, but one thing is missing: choose the main image.

Although many writers think that it is not important, the reality is that a good main image helps a lot, especially to give a first impression. People say that an image is worth a thousand words, and when choosing what to read every day, readers even look at the image before they read the title.

Choosing an image that fits your post can be easy. But the problem with choosing from a bank of images that everyone uses is that certain images tend to be repetitive. There are publishers that no longer accept articles with specific images, and they have used it so many times that readers feel that they will read the same thing again, even if it is not the same idea.

So if choosing an image is important to reach more views in your post, you should consider choosing images from other places. Here is a list of 10 free image sources for your articles and my personal opinion about all of them.

1. Pexels

Pexels have 5 free high-quality pictures a day and you can download free the pictures that are on the top of the page.

I love how easy this page is to search for free photos (and even videos) for your post. They have a search bar where you can search the image you want and they have a button to copy the name of the author for your description.

2. DesignersPics

DesignersPics is a Royalty-free image platform, for both personal and commercial use. You don’t need to acknowledge the author of the image.

Is more simple than Pexels, but it has a lot of good-quality pictures for whatever you need. You can also see the dashboard for inspiration.

3. PicJumbo

Picjumbo has modern images and very attractive vintage content. Download free stock photos, backgrounds, and free high-resolution images for personal and commercial use.

I like this one because it has trending pictures and tags that you can explore and you can subscribe to get all new free photos directly in your inbox.

4. Pixabay

Pixabay has over 1.8 million+ high-quality stock images and videos shared by our talented community.

I like this one because it also has popular tags and very good quality images. It is a great collection of author photographs.

5. NewOldStock

NewOldStock has an interesting option since it has vintage or old photos taken from public archives without restrictions to share or download.

If you want to do a school research paper or tell a story about your ancestors, this is a good option.

6. Magdeleine

Magdeleine has High-quality photos and a lot of variety. Most of the photos are free in the public domain, although some will have to cite the author.

This is a modern website and easy to use. I love it because has a lot of modern images everyday by different photographers.

7. iStock

iStock a very complete and royalty-free image bank, with high-quality photos at a single click.

They have pictures, vectors, illustrations, and videos. So if you are looking for a specific type of image, this is your place.

8. Shutterstock

Shutterstock has images, vector, and illustration. I like it because you can personalize your search, so if you want a picture that has a specific color, form, and size, you can add it to your search.

You also can add images to your personal favorite place, and they have even videos and music.

9.ImageBase

On ImageBase You can download high-quality photos without registration and free. You can also find PowerPoint templates that you can use freely.

This site is simple but has a lot of nature pictures that you can use. There is no need to credit the author, however, it is always appreciated when done. You can edit or modify the photos however you want.

10. Stocksnaps

Stocksnaps has hundreds of high-resolution images added weekly. They are also free from copyright restrictions.

This is one of my favorites because has a lot of good pictures by a lot of photographers around the world.

Final Thoughts

If you want to show that you are different from others, you must do different things every day. Using the same images over and over again makes your post lose interest at first glance. Therefore you should always resort to looking for new alternatives that keep your followers active.