No one doubts that graphics and photographs play a very important role on every website. However, you can't place every photo found on the web on your site. In this way, copyright is infringed, which can resolve in really serious consequences. So it is worth knowing which websites offer free stock photos for commercial use.
Pixabay
Probably the most popular photo bank in the world. It offers a huge number of photographs and graphics of all kinds. It operates in more than a dozen languages, also in Polish. The search in this case is done by tags, keywords. Photos can be downloaded in several resolutions. Downloading only the highest quality graphics requires setting up the account and logging into the system. On Pixabay you can find photos with a CC0 license, thus, those that can be used completely and freely, without any consequences. You don't have to aknowledge their author.
Pexels
It is also a fairly well-known photoservice with a search engine , which collects photos from other CC0 type of content sites. You can find there really high quality photos. Pexels not only offers photographs, but also searches other sites such as Pixabay or Gratisography. Graphics can be modified , as well as, used for commercial and non-commercial purposes. They do not need to be signed with the author's name. The site has been operational since 2014.
Unplash
It's a collection of thousands of different, grouped photos from excellent photographers. It is not a CC0 service, but it offers photographs that work almost the same. This service is becoming more and more popular. Every ten days on the site you can find another ten high-resolution photos.
Foodiesfeed
Offers downloadable images that are shared by photographers from around the world under a CC0 (Creative Commons Zero) license. It is a service that collects photos and graphics related to food. They are an ideal solution for food bloggers or food enthusiasts. The site only works a few years, but already enjoys great popularity. It was recommended by e.g. Forbes magazine.
Freeimages
Popular bank of free stock photos to use. You can find more than 300,000 graphics of different types. Before using a specific graphic or a photo you needto read the terms of use. In some cases, it is necessary to ask for the author's consent or it is necessary to mark it under the photograph.
Where to search for free photos?
It turns out that, against general thought, you can find quite a lot of sources of free photos, often interesting and in high resolution. Stock photo banks such as Pixabay, Pexels and Freeimages will suffice. The number of graphics placed there and the photographies is immense. Moreover, the vast majority of them are based on CC0 license photos which can be freely used on your website, store, blog or social media. It is so important that publishing photos not owned by you, for which you do not have purchased rights, is punishable. You may end up with high financial penalties. For this reason, it is worth using proven stock photo banks.