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Reuters Connect

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What it is

Reuters Connect is a web and API service for finding, licensing, and downloading Reuters material and content from global news partners. Its library contains over 80 million assets, including raw video, still photography, B-roll, multimedia articles, and deep archives. AI-powered search helps locate material across Reuters and partner collections. Licensing can cover editorial or commercial use, with availability and terms determined by each asset and partner. The Reuters Archive provides historical footage and photography and is licensed only through Reuters Connect. A free account lets users browse without commitment. Single Asset Licensing supports eligible individual pictures and Reuters archive videos older than 30 days, with credit-card or invoice payment. The service offers rights-managed licensing with full HD maximum resolution. Reuters describes the content as AI-free and governed by Trust Principles of independence and accuracy. Logged-in users can contact support through Live Chat or a request form.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Reuters Connect lets professionals find, license and download Reuters breaking news images, video, historical archive material and partner content.Read 4 Oct 2026 · reutersconnect.com
Free plan
NoRead 20 Sep 2026 · reutersconnect.com
Integrations
The maker invites organizations to contact sales to discuss integrations and tailored enterprise solutions but does not name specific integrations on the page.Read 4 Oct 2026 · reutersconnect.com
Support
The plans page says logged-in users can contact the dedicated support team through Live Chat or submit a request.Read 4 Oct 2026 · reutersconnect.com
Account security
The platform terms require users to keep login credentials confidential and use reasonable efforts to secure computing environments containing platform content.Read 4 Oct 2026 · reutersconnect.com
API access
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · reutersconnect.com
Archive
The Reuters Archive includes historical footage and photography and is available for licensing only through Reuters Connect.Read 4 Oct 2026 · reutersconnect.com
Content formats
Content includes raw video, still photography, B-roll, multimedia articles and deep archives.Read 4 Oct 2026 · reutersconnect.com
Free access
The maker says users can create a free account and browse content without commitment.Read 4 Oct 2026 · reutersconnect.com
Instant purchase
Single Asset Licensing accounts can license individual pictures and Reuters archive videos older than 30 days, with credit card or invoice payment.Read 4 Oct 2026 · reutersconnect.com
Library
The About page describes a library of over 80 million assets from Reuters and more than 100 global news partners.Read 4 Oct 2026 · reutersconnect.com
Licensing
Users can license editorial or commercial uses, with availability and terms depending on the asset and partner.Read 4 Oct 2026 · reutersconnect.com
Partners
Reuters Connect offers partner material from media brands across sports, entertainment and global news through one search and licensing workflow.Read 4 Oct 2026 · reutersconnect.com
Search
The platform provides AI-powered search to help users discover content.Read 4 Oct 2026 · reutersconnect.com
Subscription limits
Most partner materials are only available with a subscription, and subscription pricing is discussed with Reuters.Read 4 Oct 2026 · reutersconnect.com
Trust
Reuters says its content is governed by Trust Principles of independence and accuracy and describes the content as AI-free.Read 4 Oct 2026 · reutersconnect.com
Who it serves
The maker lists news and media professionals, documentary and film/TV production companies, brands and advertising teams, cultural institutions and nonprofits as audiences.Read 4 Oct 2026 · reutersconnect.com

Plans and prices

Subscription - unlimited Price not published Unlimited access to Reuters and partner content · All major asset types · Dedicated account-manager support Read 20 Sep 2026 · reutersconnect.com
Subscription - metered Price not published Metered access to Reuters and partner content · Flexible content plans · Advanced platform features Read 20 Sep 2026 · reutersconnect.com
Single asset licensing Priced on request Individual Reuters pictures and archive videos older than 30 days · pay by credit card or invoice · licensing terms depend on the asset Read 4 Oct 2026 · reutersconnect.com
Subscription Priced on request Unlimited or metered access · Reuters and partner content across asset types · subscription pricing requires contacting Reuters Read 4 Oct 2026 · reutersconnect.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Over 80 million Reuters and partner assets
  • AI-powered search across content collections
  • Editorial and commercial licensing available
  • Free account permits browsing
  • Web and API access

Limits

  • Most partner materials require a subscription
  • Subscription prices require contacting Reuters
  • Maximum resolution is full HD
  • Licensing terms vary by asset and partner

Who it suits

It is intended for news and media professionals, documentary and film/TV production companies, brands and advertising teams, cultural institutions, and nonprofits.

Verdict

Reuters Connect centralizes Reuters and partner media with search, archive access, and rights-managed licensing. The free browsing account helps exploration, while regular access to partner content generally depends on a quoted subscription.

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