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Skitterphoto
by Skitterphoto
What Skitterphoto is
Skitterphoto is a web-based collection for finding, displaying, and sharing public-domain photos. Visitors can search by keyword, browse categories, and use sorting, category selectors, and pagination on the all-photos page. Photos may be downloaded, edited, and used commercially for any purpose. Uploaded images use Creative Commons CC0, allowing copying, modification, distribution, and performance, including commercial use. The collection also includes vector and illustration assets. Photographers can create accounts and upload their own work. Submission terms call for high-quality photos and at least five tags; images can be rejected for blur, poor focus, weak composition, or insufficient pixel depth. Skitterphoto does not specify a fixed image size and says rejected-size images are usually under 1 MB. The service is free on the web, with a listed plan at no cost. Advertisements support the site, though logged-in users do not see them. It launched in 2014 and was founded by amateur photographers in Groningen and Drenthe, The Netherlands.
Who it suits
Skitterphoto suits people seeking free public-domain photos, vectors, or illustrations for personal or commercial projects. It also suits photographers who want to submit tagged images.
What it does well
- CC0 licensing permits commercial use
- Keyword search and category browsing
- Vector and illustration assets included
- Photographers can upload contributions
- Logged-in users do not see advertisements
What to know first
- Web-only platform
- No free trial
- Submissions may be rejected for quality issues
- Images usually under 1 MB may be rejected
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Skitterphoto | Free public domain photo browsing and downloads | Free |
As skitterphoto.com lists them, read 11 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
Skitterphoto provides free web access to searchable public-domain media with broad CC0 permissions. Its upload rules and advertising model are important considerations for contributors and visitors.
Facts from Skitterphoto's own pages
- Advertising
- Skitterphoto says it displays advertisements to support the site, and logged-in users will not see them. · skitterphoto.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Browse tools
- The all photos page provides sort and category selectors and pagination. · skitterphoto.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Contributors
- Photographers can sign up to upload their photos. · skitterphoto.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2014 · skitterphoto.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · skitterphoto.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Illustration assets
- Yes · skitterphoto.com, 22 Sept 2026
- License
- Uploaded photos are published under Creative Commons CC0, which permits copying, modification, distribution, and performance, including for commercial purposes. · skitterphoto.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Maker history
- Skitterphoto says it launched in 2014, founded by amateur photographers with day jobs from Groningen and Drenthe in the Netherlands. · skitterphoto.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Photo use
- The site says photos may be downloaded, edited, and used commercially for any purpose. · skitterphoto.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The privacy policy says contact information from signups or inquiries is used for contacting purposes and is not sold or distributed to third parties. · skitterphoto.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Skitterphoto describes itself as a place to find, show, and share public domain photos. · skitterphoto.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Search
- Visitors can search for free photos by keyword and browse categories. · skitterphoto.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Submission limits
- The site does not specify a fixed photo size, but says images with insufficient pixel depth may be rejected and are usually less than 1 MB. · skitterphoto.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Submission quality
- The terms say photos should be high quality and may be rejected for issues such as blur, poor focus, or poor composition. · skitterphoto.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Submission tags
- Photos need at least five tags to help people find them. · skitterphoto.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- The site says it can currently be reached by email at [email protected]. · skitterphoto.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Vector assets
- Yes · skitterphoto.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Visitor statistics
- The site says it gathers general visitor statistics, including location, referrals, and number of downloads. · skitterphoto.com, 11 Oct 2026
Where Skitterphoto stands on Freedom251
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