Frequently asked questions

• What is Kaboompics?

  A service with free stock photos that can be used for both personal and commercial projects. This website gives you an opportunity to choose from thousands of pictures without any payment, even for commercial use.

• What is the license of the photos on Kaboompics?

  Photos on Kaboompics are available under two types of license: Standard License and Editorial Use Only License. Each photo clearly indicates which license applies.
  
  Standard License
  You can download, copy, modify, and use these images for free, including for commercial and personal purposes. You are welcome to use them in designs, websites, social media, blogs, packaging, advertisements, apps, and printed materials, as long as the images are not sold as standalone digital products (such as stock photos, downloadable images, or prints).
  
  You may also use Kaboompics photos as part of templates or mockups for your clients, or as placeholders in product previews — provided that the image itself is not the main value of the product (for example: selling a print, poster, or digital file based primarily on the image is not allowed).
  
  Attribution is not required, but always appreciated. You may not use the images to train AI, for biometric tracking, or in any misleading, defamatory, or unlawful way. You may not create a competing service based on Kaboompics images.
  
  Editorial Use Only License
  
  Some photos are marked “Editorial Use Only.” These images may contain recognizable trademarks, logos, artworks, buildings, or people for which commercial use is not cleared. You may use these images in editorial contexts only — such as news articles, blog posts, or non-commercial publications. Editorial Use Only images may not be used in advertising, product packaging, brand marketing, or to imply any endorsement. They are also not allowed in AI training or image generation.
  
  By using Kaboompics, you agree to these terms. We may update this license at any time — please check the latest version on our site.

• Can I edit or modify the photos?

  Absolutely. You can edit them, add texts, filters, or modify it in any other way that comes to your mind.

• Can I use the photos for a commercial project?

  Yes — photos under the Standard License can be used for commercial projects. You can add them to your website, blog, packaging, book, poster, marketing materials, or social media. You are free to edit, crop, and combine them with other elements.
  
  Some photos on Kaboompics are marked as Editorial Use Only. These images may contain trademarks, logos, identifiable buildings or people, and are not cleared for commercial use. They can only be used in non-commercial editorial content, such as news articles, blogs, or educational materials.
  
  If a photo is marked Editorial Use Only, you will see this clearly on the download page and in the gallery.

• Is it allowed to post the photos on Facebook or on other social media platforms?

  Not a problem. You can post them on your social media profiles in many different forms – for advertising, as a header, as a decoration of your entry, a meme or any other way you can think of.

• Do I need to mention the source or the photographer?

  We do not require that but we would really appreciate such gesture.

• Can I use photos for HTML/PSD/PowerPoint templates I sell?

  Yes, you can use photos from Kaboompics as placeholder or filler images in templates such as WordPress themes, HTML templates, or PowerPoint presentations that you sell, as long as the primary purpose of the product is the template itself and not the images. However, the photos must not be sold as standalone files, included in mockups, or be the main value of the product. The images should serve as an example and can be replaced by the end user.

• Can I use photos as placeholders in my HTML/PSD templates or articles?

  Yes, you can use photos from Kaboompics as placeholders in your HTML, PSD templates, or articles, as long as the images are not the main value of the product or content. The photos must be used as examples or fillers that can be replaced by the end user.

• Can I distribute my PSD files with photos included in design?

  Of course, we would appreciate an attribution, though.

• Can I print photos on t-shirts?

  You can print photos from Kaboompics on t-shirts for personal use. However, commercial use, such as selling t-shirts with Kaboompics photos as the main design, is not allowed.

• Can I use the photos in my PowerPoint presentation?

  Feel free.

• Can I resell the photos?

  Do we sell them? :) They are free and we want it to stay that way.

• Can I publish these photos on my photo stock?

  On one condition – you must attach to them a link leading to Kaboompics, so people can download them directly from us. Redistribution is forbidden!

• Can I put the images in our website builder, plugin (or any other app) for our users?

  It is possible but requires individual negotiations. Please, contact me at [email protected] if you require more information.

• How can I credit/mention you?

  I’m so glad you are asking! If you want, you can place the following annotation on your page: ‘Photo by Kaboompics‘ with link to kaboompics.com or ‘Photo by Karolina Grabowska / Kaboompics‘ with link to kaboompics.com. Thank you!

• Who are the authors of the photos on your page?

  There is only one author, the creator of the service – Karolina Grabowska.

• Is using the photos with the image of people legal?

  Yes, using photos with the image of people is legal, provided that you adhere to Kaboompics’ licensing terms. The photos may not be used in a way that is misleading, defamatory, unlawful, or implies personal endorsement of a product, brand, or idea without explicit consent. While Kaboompics ensures that model releases are obtained for photos featuring recognizable individuals, it is the user’s responsibility to ensure their specific use complies with local laws and does not infringe on the rights of the people depicted.

• How can I support you?

  You can support Kaboompics by sharing our platform with your friends, colleagues, and social media followers, crediting Kaboompics when possible, and leaving a kind message or feedback about how our photos have helped you. If you’d like to go further, you can explore our Kaboompics Shop, where we offer premium videos and mockups, or join our Secret Club for exclusive resources. Every bit of support helps us keep providing high-quality free photos!

• I would like to publish my photos on Kaboompics, how can I do this?

  Unfortunately, we do not offer such opportunity yet. So far it’s a one (wo)man show. But do not lose hope! We may be extending our service in the future.

• What about images with logos or trademarks?

  Some photos on Kaboompics may show trademarks, logos, branded products, artworks, buildings, or recognizable people.
  
  These photos will be clearly marked as Editorial Use Only — and are not cleared for commercial use.
  
  If you wish to use such a photo commercially, you would need to obtain permission from the trademark owner, rights holder, or person shown — and take full responsibility for any legal claims.
  
  If you are unsure whether your intended use is commercial or editorial, or whether additional permissions are needed, it is always a good idea to consult a lawyer.

• Can I freely use photos from Kaboompics without getting into trouble?

  Kaboompics is a safe and reliable source of free high-quality photos.
  
  All photos were created by one person — the site’s owner and photographer, Karolina Grabowska — so there is no risk of copyright disputes or unclear ownership from our side.
  
  However, please keep in mind:
  
  While you are free to use Kaboompics photos under our license, we do not grant any rights to trademarks, logos, artworks, or private property that may appear in the images.
  
  Even if a photo is not marked as Editorial Use Only, it may still contain intellectual property owned by third parties (for example, a logo on a building or product). It is your responsibility to ensure that your use of such images does not infringe the rights of any third party.
  
  We do not control how rights holders (such as brands, companies, artists, or building owners) may react to your use of their intellectual property.
  
  While Kaboompics images themselves are fully owned and cleared by us, we cannot guarantee that your specific use of elements visible in the photos will always be risk-free, especially in commercial projects.

• Are we allowed to publish your photos in our digital videos and other marketing sources that we distribute to the public?

  Yes, our license allows that.

• I would like to use one of your pictures for my company Christmas card that we will send via email, am I allowed to do that?

  Yes, it's ok.

• Why aren’t the photos on Kaboopics available under the legal terms of Creative Commons license?

  If I publish my photos with CC license, any site can take them from my site (or any other site) and publish them on their own (without a link to the original author, which is a very bad practice). However, Kaboompics' license makes absolutely no difference to people who use my photos for their personal and commercial projects, or publish them on social media websites, company sites, and other online services.

• Could I use pictures on the homepage of my web shop?

  Yes, you can.

• Can I add text to pictures?

  Yes, it's ok.

• Where did you find these lovely teacups with a golden ornament?

  VOLA . art of deco .