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Free and Library Technology Resources: Images

Creating Images

Paid Options

Adobe Illustrator
Available in the Digital Media Studio as well as other computers across campus.

Free Options

Inkscape
Equipped with most of the functionality of Illustrator, this open source alternative is a great program to use for free. It also works well with programs for vinyl and laser cutters.
AutoDraw
This web based program uses your drawing skills to predict what you want drawn, making your creations easy and accurate.
Boxy SVG
Web based simple illustration platform.

Editing Images

Paid Options

Adobe Photoshop
Available in the Digital Media Studio and other computers across campus.

Free Options

GIMP
An open source alternative to Photoshop, this program has an incredible range of functionality all for free.
Pixlr
A series of photo editing web based applications, as well as a Chrome extension. Each is simple in design, yet powerful and free.

Finding Images

Creative Commons Search
This search engine draws images from a variety of CC approved sites.
flickr
After searching for something specific, click on "any license" to choose the proper license such as all creative commons.
New York Public Library
Public domain collections that are free to share and reuse.
Pixabay
Free photos, illustrations, vector graphics, and videos.
Freepik
Free vector art, illustrations, icons, and photos.
ASU Photos & Videos
University Communications' photo catalog
Unsplash
Free high resolution photos
everystockphoto
A search engine for free photos.
Photos for Class
Images for use in the classroom and for educational purposes.
Pexals
Free stock photos
85 Free Stock Image Resources
List of additional places to get free stock photos, as well as their attribution guidelines.

Finding Motion Graphics/Video

Videvo
Find HD stock footage and motion graphics.

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Belk Library
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Subjects: Applied Design, Design, Geography and Planning