Getty Images FAQ
What is Getty Images?
A trusted platform offering professionally shot, legally cleared royalty-free photos, vectors, illustrations, and videos—designed to empower creativity with speed, quality, and confidence.
How do I get started with Getty Images?
Create a free account, browse or search the collection, select your preferred license (standard or extended), complete checkout—and download instantly. No waiting, no complex permissions—just ready-to-use visuals.
What does “royalty-free” mean?
Royalty-free means you pay a one-time fee (or use a subscription) to license an image for broad usage—without recurring royalties—across multiple projects, platforms, and timeframes, per the terms of your chosen license.
Are licenses from Getty Images valid for commercial use?
Yes—every royalty-free asset on Getty Images comes with a standard commercial license, permitting use in advertisements, product packaging, websites, apps, and other business contexts—no additional fees required.
Can I edit or customize the images I license?
Absolutely. Once licensed, you’re free to crop, resize, color-correct, overlay text, or integrate images into layouts—subject only to standard restrictions (e.g., no resale as standalone stock or use in defamatory content).
