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?

  Kaboompics License – Full Legal Terms
  Kaboompics grants you an irrevocable, nonexclusive, worldwide copyright license to download, copy, modify, distribute, and use images from Kaboompics for free, including for commercial purposes, without requiring permission from or attribution to the photographer or Kaboompics, though credit is always appreciated. You may edit, crop, apply filters, and incorporate the images into designs, advertisements, branding, websites, apps, and printed materials, as long as the images are not sold as standalone digital files or prints. This license does not allow compiling images from Kaboompics to create a similar or competing service, nor does it permit reselling images in their original, unmodified form. Images may not be used for machine learning, AI training, image generation, biometric tracking, or facial recognition technology. The use of images featuring recognizable people in a way that is misleading, defamatory, unlawful, or implies personal endorsement of a product, brand, or idea without explicit consent is strictly prohibited. Logos, artworks, designs, and branded products visible in the images cannot be used in commercial projects unless the user obtains explicit permission from the rights holder or assumes full responsibility for any legal claims. While mockups may be created using Kaboompics images for personal or client projects, selling mockups, templates, or similar digital products incorporating these images is strictly prohibited. By using Kaboompics, you agree to these terms. Kaboompics reserves the right to update this license at any time.

• 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. After all, they are available for commercial use – make them into posters, add to your book, decorate your blog, print them on t-shirts and whatever else you wish, just keep it legal.
  Note that the Kaboompics License does not include the right to use:
  - Works of art or authorship that appear in Photos
  - Trademarks, logos, or brands that appear in Photos

• 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 hello@kaboompics.com 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 all the images with logos or trademarks?

  Kaboompics License does not include the right to use:
  - Works of art or authorship that appear in Photos
  - Trademarks, logos, or brands that appear in Photos
  If you download photos with any of these depicted in them, you may need the permission of the brand owner of the brand or work of authorship or individual depending on how you use the Photo. If you still aren’t sure, you should probably talk to a lawyer who knows about these things. In some situations, you may need to obtain permission from third parties to use certain content for commercial journalistic use. This may include the need to contact models from photos, artists, etc. Many buildings, places and locations are trademarked. An example is the Empire State Building - if the frame focuses on this building, the image will be classified as unsuitable for commercial use.

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

  Yes. Kaboompics is 100% safe source of free photos. They were all made by one person, the owner of the website, Karolina Grabowska. We are pointed out as a reliable and safe free photography service in many publications.

• 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 .