Sources for Public Domain Images
The sites listed here provide public domain images. Check any individual image to be assured that is in the public domain. Be sure to see the Privacy & Publicity Rights section of this guide.
- David G. Cogan Ophthalmic Pathology CollectionThe images in this collection are not copyrighted but credit should be given to the "Cogan Collection, NEI/NIH." See the image use information on the How To Use the Collection page.
- NIMH Image LibraryThis image library from the National Institute of Mental Health contains public domain images. Images should not be used to imply the endorsement by NIMH. See suggested information on the site for providing credit of the images.
- Sources With Public Domain and Copyrighted ImagesSee the "Sources With Public Domain and Copyrighted Images" box (linked) on the "Other Sources for © Protected Images" tab of this guide. Some sites have a combination of public domain, Creative Commons licensed, or copyright protected images available. Check the terms and conditions for each image of any collection.
Sample Public Domain Images
Image from CDC PHIL (#18172) by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) is in the public domain
Image from CDC PHIL (#19320) by CDC/CDC Connects (Pamela Cassiday, M.S., Pertussis and Diphtheria Laboratory) is in the public domain
Image from CDC PHIL (#20541) by Cynthia Goldsmith is in the public domain