The links below will include images in the public domain or under creative commons licenses. Always check the conditions before using an image.

In Google Image search you can filter your search results by size, colour, format, and usage rights. Click Search Tools from the top of the image results screen to access these filter options.

Use the option to view page to access the image from the original source. This will help in obtaining the correct licensing, attribution and citation information.

Many libraries, museums, and government organisations have image collections available for public use hosted on their websites or image sharing services such as Flickr.

Remember to always check the terms of use and license conditions.

For the purposes of study and research, "Fair dealing" allows students the rights to copy portions of work, including images in certain circumstances. For more information on this please consult the Copyright for Students webpage.

Scanned images still require reference entries and attributions.

Stock image sites offer images for purchase.

Always check a photo's license before using it to ensure you comply with any associated conditions or costs.

Most stock images will be offered under one of these two licenses:

• Royalty Free (RF) - Customers pay a one–off fee to use the image. No restrictions on how they use it, or how long they use it for.
• Rights Managed (RM) -  Customer only pays for what they’re using the image for. RM licenses can define how, where, when or for how long an image is being used.