Are you looking for beautiful photos to use to create a personalized calendar or other graphic projects of a personal or professional nature, but you don't know where to find what you need? Don't worry… luckily for you, you've landed on the right guide, at a time that couldn't have been better!
If you allow me a few minutes of your precious time, in fact, I can show you which ones, in my humble opinion, represent the best photo sites currently present on the square. You can use them to download the images you need, both free and paid, depending on your license and needs.
Still on the subject of photos, it will be my pleasure to point out to you also those that I believe to be the most interesting portals to which you can commission the printing of your shots on photographic paper, and then receive everything directly at home, in a convenient and fast way. Now, however, stop chatting and let's take action!
Free photo sites
Looking for gods free photo sites, through which you can find many beautiful images to view and download at no cost? Then take a look at the solutions of this type that I have reported below, I am sure that, in the end, you will be able to find solutions that will satisfy you.
Pixabay
The first among the free photo sites which I advise you to consider is Pixabay. It is one of the most famous and used portals for images, which allows you to find not only photos at no cost, but also illustrations and vector images (as well as videos). Note that most of the available content is free for commercial use and without obligation of attribution and that to download the photos with a higher resolution you need to create a special free account.
To be able to use it, go to the home page of the site and type the keyword for the image search in the text field located in the center, then select the category of the content you are interested in from the drop-down menu on the right and press the button Submit sulla tastiera of the computer.
You can also decide to explore the content available for category, selecting the one of your interest from the top left of the page, while clicking on the menu Explore located on the right you can access the most popular ones of the moment.
On the page with the list of images that will subsequently be shown to you, locate the photo that you think would be most suitable for you and click on the relative miniature, so you can view it enlarged. If you cannot find any image that interests you, you can help you in the selection and visualization with the search filters placed at the top.
Once you open the Pixabay page dedicated to the chosen image, check that the type of license, indicated on the right, corresponds to your needs and, if so, proceed with the download by pressing the button Free download always located on the right, choosing the resolution of your interest and then clicking on the button Download.
Keep in mind that if the resolution you have chosen requires the creation of an account, before proceeding with the download of the image, you will need to register on the site by pressing the button SUBSCRIBE and providing the requested data.
I also point out that Pixabay is available as an app for Android and iOS / iPadOS mobile devices.
Other sites for free photos
You would like me to suggest others photo sites at no cost? No problem! In fact, below you will find further portals belonging to the category that you can evaluate.
- Pexels - it is a site to search and download photos at no cost, chock full of content belonging to the most disparate categories. Even in this case, there is no obligation to attribute to the source for the images taken. The available content can also be used for commercial purposes. Eventually, it can also be used as an app for Android and iOS / iPadOS.
- Unsplash - is one of the best known solutions in the world to find high resolution images and is fully among the best copyright-free photo sites. The portal, in fact, allows you to download at no cost the shots uploaded by other users, which can then be used for both personal and commercial purposes, in both cases without the obligation of attribution. It is also available as an iOS / iPadOS app.
- Google Images - as easily understood from the name itself, this is the search engine dedicated to images, made available by “big G”. Using it you can find many different images, sifting through all the sources on Google. It should be noted that the images shown may have different rights of use, but thanks to the special filters it is child's play to identify the most suitable ones according to the case. More info here.
Sites for high resolution photos
Let's move on to the sites for high resolution photos, those that you can use to download high quality images in the form of royalty free or by purchasing the content of your interest. To find out more, please read on.
Shutterstock
Shutterstock is a popular platform through which collections of high quality images, photos, videos, music and editorial content can be purchased. It also offers content royalty free, accessible after creating a specific account.
To be able to use it, go to its home page, type the keyword of your interest in the search field at the top, select one category from the drop-down menu on the left and press the button with the magnifying glass, behind.
If you want, you can also perform a reverse search of the contents by clicking on the button Search by image site on the right and selecting the image of your interest from your PC. If, on the other hand, you want to view the content available for category, select the one you are interested in from the menus at the top.
Once the search results page is displayed, you can help you locate photos using the filters on the left. When you find a photo you like, click on it miniature and, in the new page displayed, check the type of license attributed, shown below.
If it is a royalty free photo, you can download it for free, by creating your account first in order to proceed with the download. To do this, fill in the appropriate fields on the right, then press the button Download, select the format you prefer from the menu Select format / size and press the button once again Download. In the case of paid content, however, you will have to decide first whether to purchase an annual plan or a package of images, by selecting the appropriate items.
If this interests you, I also point out that Shutterstock is usable from mobile, through the specific app for Android and iOS / iPadOS.
Other sites for high resolution photos
The portal I have already mentioned in the previous lines did not convince you in a particular way and would you therefore like me to recommend you other sites for high resolution photos? No sooner said than done. You can find them reported right below.
- Adobe Stock - very famous platform owned by Adobe, as can be understood from the name itself, which allows you to access a vast catalog of photos, illustrations, vector images, videos, models, 3D files and editorial images, upon payment of the relative subscription.
- GettyImages - renowned portal that allows you to purchase single images or entire photo packs, as well as some licenses that include combinations of photographs, illustrations, videos, vector images and other content. It is worth noting that it also supports reverse image search and offers the option to purchase royalty free content. It is also available as an app for Android and iOS / iPadOS.
- iStock - it is a portal owned by GettyImages that allows you to find and search stock of images, photos and illustrations (as well as videos). It is possible to subscribe both annually and monthly, as well as purchase credits in order to redeem the content of your interest. Note that it can also be used as an app for Android and iOS / iPadOS devices.
Photo sites to print
Now I want to point out the best ones sites for photos to print present on the Web. You can find them indicated below. Identify what you think will do the most for you and start using it right away.
Other sites for photos to print
If you are looking for other photo sites to print, I suggest you contact the ones I have reported to you in the list below. I am sure they will be able to satisfy your needs.
- digitalpix - it is an online photo printing portal that allows users to choose from multiple formats and media, as well as create various gadgets using their own photos. Note that a 10 euro discount coupon is offered on the first order.
- Photosi - it is another famous website specialized in digital printing. In fact, it allows you to print your photos in various formats and on the most disparate media. Even in this case, a 10 euro bonus is offered to be spent in conjunction with the first order placed. It is also available as an app for Android and iOS / iPadOS.
- Photobox - is an online service that allows you to order the printing of photos on different types of paper via the Web, as well as to create photographic products of various kinds, such as calendars, paintings, greeting cards, etc. Very often interesting promotions are applied that allow you to reduce the cost of prints.
