Unsplash – Free Stock Photography for Inspiration
History: Started in 2013 as a side project by Crew, a startup. They released a batch of high-quality, free-to-use photos, and the platform exploded in popularity.
Functionality: A massive library of high-resolution, aesthetically pleasing photographs contributed by a global community of photographers. All images are licensed under a custom license that allows for broad commercial and non-commercial use without permission.
Future Plans: Following its acquisition by Getty Images, Unsplash is focused on scaling its library, improving its API for developers, and finding sustainable models that support photographers while maintaining its free-access ethos.