Question 1

Are the images on Awesome Images really free for commercial use?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the specific website listed; the README provides licensing notes per site, but you must check each resource. For example, burst.shopify.com allows commercial use without attribution, while others like imcreator.com require attribution.

Question 2

How to contribute a new stock photo website to Awesome Images?

Accepted Answer

Fork the GitHub repository, add the resource in alphabetical order with a brief description, and submit a pull request with 'add resource.com' in the commit message, as per the contributing guidelines to keep the list vetted and reliable.

Question 3

Awesome Images vs Unsplash: which one should I use?

Accepted Answer

Awesome Images is a curated list of multiple sites including Unsplash, so it's broader for discovering resources. Unsplash is a single site with a custom license; use Awesome Images to compare options, but visit Unsplash directly for its specific collection and terms.

Question 4

What are the best free stock photo sites for food photography?

Accepted Answer

From the README, foodiesfeed.com is dedicated to food images with no licenses, and picjumbo.com offers free photos for commercial use. Always check licensing notes on Awesome Images for attribution requirements or restrictions.

Question 5

How reliable is the licensing information on Awesome Images?

Accepted Answer

The information is community-vetted and updated, but it's based on general site policies, not per-image details. The README warns against 'EvilCorp' providers, but you should still verify terms on each site before use to avoid legal issues.

Question 6

Does Awesome Images have an API for developers?

Accepted Answer

No, it's a static GitHub repository with a markdown list, so there's no API or integration tools. Developers can clone or fork the repo, but for automated access, they'd need to build custom scrapers or use other services.

Question 7

Is Awesome Images updated regularly?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it's community-driven with open contributions, so updates depend on user pull requests. The README encourages suggestions, but there's no fixed schedule; check the GitHub repository for recent commits to see activity.

Awesome Images

What is Awesome Images?

Overview

Use Cases

Best For

Related Projects

Found a gem we're missing?

Not Ideal For

Pros & Cons

Pros

Cons

Frequently Asked Questions