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FIND COMMERCIAL STOCK IMAGES FOR YOUR PROJECT

We’ve curated our photo library into 4 collections for easy browsing, clear licensing, and creative flexibility - so you can quickly find the perfect images for your project.

What sets Alamy apart

High-quality content

Whether you're looking for images with copy space, authentic cultural diversity, or unique visuals, we have the perfect fit to bring your brand’s story to life.

Clear licensing terms

No more second-guessing. Each image comes with clear terms for usage, giving you the confidence to use the content in your project.

Authentic and unique imagery

Move away from cliché, overly staged stock images. At Alamy, we believe in offering genuine visuals that feel real and resonate with your audience.

Discover our 4 creative collections

Our creative stock collections are curated to help you find the perfect style of imagery fast. Whether you're creating a bold campaign or need versatile visuals, our four distinct collections allow you to filter results and locate the right image for your project with ease. Here’s a breakdown of each:

Ultimate Collection

Hand-picked and trend-driven, the Ultimate Collection features our finest images, selected to meet the highest creative standards. This premium selection offers bold, trend-forward visuals at a price that reflects their quality and value.
✓ Premium quality  ✓ Authentic
✓ Curated  ✓ Trend-focused

Vital Collection

Vital is our safest collection ensuring peace of mind for your commercial campaigns. Fresh, relevant and commercially usable it’s ideal for lifestyle projects and more.
✓ Safe  ✓ Commercial
✓ Model released ✓ Lifestyle

Foundation Collection

The Foundation Collection is simple and versatile, featuring cutouts, vectors, and graphics that adapt easily to your needs. Designed for creative freedom, this collection allows professionals to customize visuals and build unique narratives with flexibility and ease.
✓ Versatile  ✓ Simple
✓ Customizable  ✓ Adaptable

Uncut Collection

The Uncut Collection offers a raw and diverse selection, perfect for those seeking unique, unconventional visuals. If you're after something out of the ordinary, Uncut is the place to explore.  
✓ Unique  ✓ Dynamic
✓ Unconventional  ✓ Original

Clear licensing for creative and commercial use

At Alamy, we make it easy to use images confidently in your creative and commercial projects. Our licensing terms are simple and clear, whether you need royalty-free or rights-managed images.

Find the right license for your project with ease

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Frequently asked questions

Find quick answers to some of the most common questions below:

What license do I need?

There are two different types of license in stock, rights-managed (RM) and royalty-free (RF). The license type is selected by the photographer and can’t be changed.

RM stands for rights-managed – With this license you only pay for what you’re using the image for. Rights-managed licenses can define how, where, when or for how long an image is being used.

RF stands for royalty-free – This is the most flexible option and the most straight forward. You pay a one–off fee to use the image with no restrictions on how you use the image, how many times you use it or how long you use it for. You can use the image across multiple projects, forever. There are some restrictions on images used for reselling.

If you have a preference for one of the license types, you can filter your search results by selecting RF or RM next to the search box.

How do I get image clearance?

Our team of experts can quickly check and clear assets for commercial use, empowering you to bring your creative vision to life. If you’re working on a specific project and need support, or you’ve got an asset that needs clearance, get in touch. Find out more on our Alamy Rights and Clearances page.

What is the difference between royalty-free (RF) and rights-managed?

With a Rights Managed licence the customer only pays for what they’re using the image for. Rights Managed licenses can define how, where, when or for how long an image is being used.

With a Royalty-Free the customers pay a one–off fee to use the image with no restrictions on how they use it, or how long they use it for. RF images can be used across multiple projects, forever.

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