These websites provide free, high-quality, and copyright-friendly images that are appropriate for use in school assignments and projects. All sites listed are student-safe and often approved for use in school districts.

Safe and Educational Image Resources

Pixabay
https://pixabay.com
• Free photos, illustrations, and vector graphics
• Safe search features and copyright-safe content

Unsplash
https://unsplash.com
• High-resolution photos by professional creators
• Free to use for educational and personal projects

Pexels
https://www.pexels.com
• Free stock photos and videos
• Ideal for student slideshows, websites, or posters

Photos for Class
https://www.photosforclass.com
• Student-focused search tool
• Automatically cites image sources with attribution

Creative Commons Search (Openverse)
https://openverse.org
• Search openly licensed and Creative Commons content
• Great for students who understand how to give credit

Smithsonian Open Access
https://www.si.edu/OpenAccess
• Access to over 4 million public domain items
• Great for history, art, or science visuals

Library of Congress Prints & Photographs
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/
• Historic photos and documents
• Many items are public domain and free to use

Wikimedia Commons
https://commons.wikimedia.org
• Large database of free-use media
• Check individual image licenses for attribution requirements