What it does
Westend61 supplies royalty-free photography and video across lifestyle, business and related subjects. Its licensing routes distinguish social media, web, standard distribution and broader corporate use. Pinboards and personal research assistance support image selection.
An image page lists the photographer, release status and pixel dimensions beside its size and licence choices. Reverse Image Search accepts a JPG or PNG under 6 MB, providing another way to find a visual direction.
Web Only starts at €49. Standard image sizes cost €79, €159 or €249, while Standard Full HD/4K video is €249. Standard includes print runs up to 500,000; Unlimited is €469 and adds broader corporate, database and resale rights. Prices exclude VAT. The Social Media Only option is sold through packs and does not cover an ordinary website.
For layout trials, request the free HighRes Express service from the team. Final publication still needs a licence. Credit is normally required, with an individual agreement available for commercial uses without credit. Market Freeze blocks new licensing during the agreed period but does not cancel earlier buyers’ rights.
Strengths
- Licence models correspond to different distribution channels
- Reference-image search and personal research assistance support selection
Watch out for
- Social Media Only does not cover websites or print
- Credit is required unless an individual agreement permits omission
Best for
- Teams licensing lifestyle imagery for defined media channels
Sources
- Westend61 photography and video collections (Oct 27, 2026)
- Westend61 prices and licence models (Oct 27, 2026)
- Westend61 customer FAQ (Oct 27, 2026)
- Westend61 business people photo and size options (Oct 27, 2026)
- Westend61 terms and end-user licence (Oct 27, 2026)