Stock photos and images for apps and AI agents
Licensed or free photo and image libraries you can search and download. 11 sources compared on price, license terms and how an agent connects. Read on official pages, checked Oct 10, 2026.
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| Pick for your agent | Source | Price | License | Monetized YouTube | Agent access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freepik (Magnific) Stock photos, vectors, PSDs, icons and videos plus AI generation tools, via the Magnific API. |
Free tier | Commercial: conditions Credit required No AI training No bots | With conditions | MCP API | |
| Icons8 Icons, illustrations, photos and music with a REST API and an official MCP server (as reported). |
Free tier · from $15/mo | Commercial: conditions Credit required | Unclear | MCP API | |
| Pixabay Free photos, illustrations, vectors, videos, music and sound effects; the API covers images and videos only. |
Free | Commercial OK Credit (API) No AI training No bots | With conditions | API | |
| Storyblocks Subscription stock video, audio and images, with an API for platforms under Standard and Enhanced API licenses. |
Free tier | Commercial: conditions No credit No AI training | With conditions | API | |
| Unsplash Free photos with a public API; paid Unsplash+ adds a separately licensed collection. |
Free tier | Commercial OK Credit (API) | With conditions | API | |
| Shutterstock Stock images, video, music and sound effects with an API, plus a beta generative image API. |
Free tier | Commercial: unclear | Unclear | API | |
| Depositphotos Stock images, vectors, video and music, with a bespoke API program on request. |
from $29/mo | Commercial: conditions Credit varies | With conditions | API | |
| Getty Images / iStock Stock images, video and illustrations with a partner API and a generative AI API. |
iStock Basic EUR 29/month (annual), Premium+Video EUR... | Commercial: conditions Credit varies No AI training | With conditions | API | |
| Envato Elements Subscription library of video, photos, vectors, music, sound effects and templates; no public API. |
Core EUR 14.50/month billed annually or EUR 29 monthly... | Commercial: conditions No bots | With conditions | Download | |
| Pexels Paused Free stock photos and videos with a search API. |
Free | Commercial OK Credit (API) No AI training No bots | With conditions | API | |
| Adobe Stock Restricted Stock photos, video, vectors, illustrations and 3D, with an API limited to enterprise customers. |
From EUR 29.99/month for 10 assets (viewed from the EU);... | Commercial: conditions | With conditions | API |
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