Embedded Files
Any time we publish our work online, we are content creators, whether it is for school or personal use. The ethical use of images, audio files, and video is a part of being a good online citizen. The best option is to create your own media. If that doesn't work, choose Creative Commons licensed work and give credit to the original source.
Media that is labeled as Public Domain or Creative Commons Zero License (CC0) can be used without giving credit to the source.
You can use other Creative Commons licensed work, but you may need to provide attribution. In other words, you must give credit by naming the creator and, when possible, linking back to the source.
This page compiles some of the best places to look for "free to use" media for your online projects.
Pixabay: Free to use images, vectors, music, and video; no attribution required but giving credit is always appreciated
Unsplash: No attribution required but giving credit is always appreciated
StoryboardThat: Download images with citations automatically attached (formerly Photos for Class)
Flat Icon: Attribution required--"Icon made by [Creator] from www.flaticon.com"
Pexels: No attribution is required but giving credit is always appreciated
Creative Commons Search in Google Images: Choose Tools and Usage Rights. Select Creative Commons license. IMPORTANT: Read the license information for the image you want because many require attribution.
Google AutoDraw: Draw your own artwork!
Noun Project: More than 3 million icons in PNG and SVG format, free access requires attribution
Free to Use Audio
Free to Use Audio
YouTube Audio Library: Free to use music and sound effects, filter by mood, genre, or artist
Bensound: Royalty free music, filter by genre, mood, theme, or energy level
Free Music Archive: Open licensed original music by independent artists, some works require attribution (see license guide)
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