Unsplash is a popular, free stock photography platform and a subsidiary of Getty Images. It is a vital resource for creators around the world, providing a massive library of high-resolution images that are freely available under the Unsplash License, which grants users an irrevocable, non-exclusive, worldwide copyright license to download, copy, modify, distribute, and use photos for free, including for commercial purposes, without permission from or attribution to the photographer or Unsplash.
The platform’s main features are:
Its core offering is a vast, high-quality Image Library consisting of millions of photos contributed by a global community of photographers. The content is organized by Collections and searchable by keywords, subjects (such as Nature, Film, 3D Renders, and Fashion), and trending searches, making discovery efficient for designers, marketers, and bloggers.
While Unsplash is known for its free content, it also offers Unsplash+, a premium subscription service that provides members with access to an expanded, curated library of visuals. Unsplash+ images include additional indemnification for commercial use and guarantee model and property releases.
The platform is powered by a Contributor Community and serves as a powerful portfolio site for photographers who gain exposure from the large user base. Unsplash integrates its API directly into many popular design and content creation tools, enabling seamless access to its photo library within other software.
