Pricing for nonprofits
Wikimedia Commons hosts over 148 million public-domain and freely licensed files that everyone may copy, use and modify under the author terms.
Review for nonprofits
Free media repository with 148 million-plus freely licensed files.
Wikimedia Commons hosts over 148 million public-domain and freely licensed files that everyone may copy, use and modify under the author terms.
Typical nonprofit uses:
- Find historical and editorial imagery
- Illustrate education and research pages
- Source public-domain artwork
- Embed media across wiki projects
Pros:
- 148 million-plus free files
- Public domain and freely licensed
- No account needed to reuse
- Maintained by volunteers since 2004
Cons:
- Each file keeps its own license terms to respect
- Editorial scope, not a stock library
- Uploading needs an account
FAQ about Wikimedia Commons for nonprofits
Is Wikimedia Commons free?
Yes. Everyone may copy, use and modify files freely under the terms each author specifies, often just credit and share-alike.
How large is it?
Over 148 million files and counting.
Can files be hotlinked?
Yes. Files can be embedded on all Wikimedia projects and reused outside under their licenses.
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