Zoonar is a web-based stock photo agency for searching and licensing images. Its collection contains more than 12 million photos, along with vector, illustration, and editorial assets for advertising, websites, editorial work, and creative projects. Zoonar GmbH is based in Hamburg, Germany, and says it has served photographers since 2006. Individual image prices vary by image, size, and license; one example lists Web at 10,70 €, Print at 42,80 €, and HighRes at 160,50 €, including 7% German VAT. Rights Managed Standard permits one use per license, with unrestricted duration and geographic distribution but nonexclusive rights. Royalty Free allows repeated use for different purposes, subject to exclusions, and is unavailable for some images. A merchandising license covers profitable products with geographic, company, and usage restrictions. Event photos and images featuring celebrities, products, or trademarks may be limited to journalistic use. Corporate accounts centralize licensed access for teams, agencies, and businesses.
Who it is for
Zoonar suits individuals and organizations seeking licensed imagery for advertising, websites, editorial content, or creative projects. Its corporate accounts target teams, agencies, and businesses needing centralized access.
What is good
- More than 12 million photos
- Includes vector and illustration assets
- Offers Rights Managed and Royalty Free licenses
- Corporate accounts centralize image access
- Photographers retain nonexclusive distribution control
What to know first
- Prices vary by image, size, and license
- Royalty Free is unavailable for some images
- Some imagery is journalistic-use only
- Licenses include significant usage exclusions
Verdict
Zoonar provides a large, paid image marketplace with several licensing models and business account options. Confirm each image’s license terms and permitted use before purchase.
Compared on stock photo websites
- Vector assets
- Yes
- Illustration assets
- Yes
- Editorial assets
- Yes
