Inclusive storytelling
Celebrate the differences that make each of us unique, with footage and imagery that keeps it real.
Explore our diversity and inclusion sets >Celebrate the differences that make each of us unique, with footage and imagery that keeps it real.
Explore our diversity and inclusion sets >Set your stories in motion with exclusive videos from iStock's talented Signature artists. You won't find their memorable content anywhere else. See what sets them apart.
Meet this month's artists >We break down all you need to know about licensing, to help you protect your brand.
View licensing resources >Each month, we select a clip from our exclusive Signature collection and make it free to download.
Get free clip >The word "free" in royalty-free doesn't mean that images and videos are free to use, but rather that after you pay for a license once, you can use the content as often as you want, without paying the copyright holder a royalty each time you use it.
You get the right to use the file—with a legal guarantee that protects you for up to $10,000—and our contributors get paid for the great work they do. It's a win-win, and it's why everything on iStock is only available royalty-free.
Every file on iStock falls into one of two collections. Essentials (everyday favorites) or Signature (premium content, exclusive to iStock). If you purchase with à la carte credits, the cost to download your video will depend on the collection it belongs to:
• Essentials video clip - 6 credits (view sample clips)