Publishing - Sources for usable images, vectors, video & audio

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Creative Commons (CC) is an international non-profit organization that issues and manages various license types under which authors can publish their works. You can learn more about CC0, CC BY, CC NC, and so on on the CC website. The website is written in English, but individual license descriptions can be changed to a different language using the menu at the top. More about this here:  Use of published works under the Creative Commons License

The provider is Pixabay, a Canva Germany GmbH brand based in Berlin. Here, too, well over 5 million appealing media assets are offered in a well-organized environment. Commercial use is also possible, depending on the license. Many of the designer pieces are released under the CC0 license.
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FoodiesFeed specializes in food and offers appealing collections. The images are professional and mostly licensed under the CC0 license (free personal and commercial use).

Freeimages also offers free content, such as photos and vector graphics, templates, mockups, and graphic resources. Impressive collections can be browsed here. Permission from the artist is required to use the graphics freely. The service provider has its postal address in Montevideo, Uruguay.

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High-resolution photos with style and, according to the service provider, free for private use. Even for commercial use, the operator describes it as "no copyright restrictions for commercial use." Lifeofpix doesn't offer a language selection and is available in English.
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Specializing in nature photography, Freenaturestock offers a well-curated selection of collections. Most works are licensed under the CC0 license, which largely waives copyrights. Anyone who enjoys landscapes and nature will feel at home on the site. The site is available in English only.

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According to the company, FREEP!K contains millions of ready-to-use resources. Categories such as photos, icons, videos, templates, and vectors invite you to browse. Founded in 2010, FREEP!K sees itself as a "cool" solution for content and innovative solutions. The company, Freepik Company, S.L., operates from Málaga, Spain. Most free graphics require attribution.

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Free-images also offers countless nature photos. Most of the images are licensed under the CC0 license, allowing free use. Anyone who enjoys landscapes and nature and appreciates good photography will feel at home on this site. The site is available in English.

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The most appealing and free photos, royalty-free images, and videos from our creative users are offered here. A service of Canva Germany GmbH, Berlin, Germany.

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IStockPhoto also offers free photos, graphics, and videos. Commercial use of media offerings is also possible, subject to licensing, and is associated with reasonable prices. Furthermore, online tools are offered for personal editing of desired content. This service is provided by Getty Images, Canada.
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Unsplash sees itself as a central destination for imagery on the World Wide Web, created by creatives from all over the world. According to the company, this includes 6 million free high-resolution photos and graphics. Founded in 2013, the company is now considered an industry leader. The service provider is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.

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Getty Images also offers royalty-free and license-dependent photos, graphics, and videos in numerous categories. This includes images specifically for news and daily news. The service is operated by Getty Images (UK) Limited, London, United Kingdom.

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Shutterstock offers a wealth of open source, royalty-free images and stock photos, vector graphics, and illustrations. Depending on the license, a wide range of uses is possible. In addition to images, videos, and vector elements, the content offering from Shutterstock, Inc., New York, USA, also includes sound effects.

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This platform also allows you to make your images and recordings publicly (or privately) accessible and offer them. It features interesting photographs and artwork from all over the world. The exact license type for use is indicated below the images. It is operated by Flickr, Inc., California, USA. The language can be set below the page if it is not displayed correctly.

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The photographs and images from this provider are also free to use. High-resolution, stylish photos are available and, according to the provider, free for private and commercial use. The Designerspics website also doesn't offer a language selection and is available in English.

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Discover unique free images, even for commercial use, with Cupcake. This service provider also illustrates its graphics under the well-known CC0 license, allowing free use. The website is available in English only.

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Most images are licensed under the CC0 license, which largely waives the copyrights of the authors. Interested users will find plenty of choice here. The site is available in English only.

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VidEvo provides free video material for your web creation, including various sound and music templates. Most of the material is licensed under a Creative Commons License. The page language can be changed in the bottom menu. A service of Freepik Company S.L.

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Shopify also offers free images and graphics for free use, often for commercial purposes too. A selection of more than 20,000 works is intended to impress visitors. The provider is Shopify Inc., Ontario, Canada.

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The provider FreeStocks offers free images and graphics for free use, licensed under the CC0 licence. A wide selection is intended to impress visitors. The provider's information is not available on the site.

Please always observe the licensing terms of the respective providers when using third-party media (content).

Kaboompics is another provider of images and graphics for free use. This service provider largely licenses using its own license type, which is similar to the Creative Commons license type. A large selection of stylish images is intended to impress visitors. According to the data policy, the operator is a person from Poland.

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PicJumbo considers itself one of the best image providers. The service was founded in 2013 by Czech designer and photographer Viktor Hanacek. The operator points out that some of the free images may contain protected trademarks.

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Picography also provides free images for your web creations. The English-language site primarily offers freely usable graphics under the CC0 license.

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Shotstash offers free images and graphics for unrestricted use, primarily under the CC0 license. The platform was founded in 2016.

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Stocksnap offers free images and graphics for unrestricted use, primarily under the CC0 license. 

Please always observe the specified license when using visual works.