Science Photo Library is a web-based agency focused on science and medicine content. Its collection includes images and videos obtained from scientific and medical experts, photographers, and institutions. Users can search the library, build boards of images or videos, add notes, and email a board to a colleague. Licensing is available as Rights Managed, with pricing based on usage and an exclusivity option, or Royalty Free, with unlimited usage for a one-off fee based on file size. The site says Royalty Free material is fully model and property released and includes indemnity insurance as standard. Some media may have restrictions, so buyers can seek clearance from an Account Manager. Premium users can download high-resolution, unwatermarked files without upfront payment, including a default 50Mb image or HD video. Annual packs cover images or footage, with listed prices from 725.00 GBP per year to 9000.00 GBP per year, excluding VAT.
Who it is for
It suits creative professionals and clients needing science or medical imagery and footage for multiple sectors. The search, boards, licensing choices, and expert research support teams sourcing specialized visual content.
What is good
- Science and medical image and video collection
- Search, boards, notes, and email sharing
- Rights Managed and Royalty Free licensing
- Free research from science experts
- High-resolution, unwatermarked premium downloads
What to know first
- No free plan
- Some media uses require prior clearance
- Footage-pack seconds expire within allocated periods
- Prices exclude VAT
Verdict
Science Photo Library combines specialized science and medicine media with search, board, research, and licensing tools. Buyers should check usage restrictions and choose between individual licensing and the listed annual packs.
Science Photo Library plans and pricing
All plansCompared on stock photo websites
- Free plan
- No
- Illustration assets
- Yes
- Editorial assets
- Yes
