Designers often face the challenge of finding quality design assets and finding free images for commercial use is no exception. Royalty-free does not always mean there’s no cost involved. When an image is free (no cost) and royalty-free, it means you can use the asset for commercial purposes without paying for it and having to give attribution or request permission. There are a lot of websites set up in this way, offering stock photos, vectors, and illustrations for free, but that’s not always the case and not all are safe to use. So we are glad to provide this curated list of reputable sources to get you on the right track.