Science Photo Library

Spec sheet

Audience

The company says it serves creative professionals and clients across a range of sectors.Read 11 Oct 2026 · stories.sciencephoto.com

Free plan

NoRead 21 Sep 2026 · stories.sciencephoto.com

Support

Science experts provide free research to help clients find content, including images and videos not yet available online.Read 11 Oct 2026 · stories.sciencephoto.com

Headquarters

London, United KingdomRead 28 Sep 2026 · sciencephoto.com

Founded

1981Read 28 Sep 2026 · sciencephoto.com

Content

The library offers science and medical images and videos acquired from scientific and medical experts, photographers, and institutions.Read 11 Oct 2026 · stories.sciencephoto.com

Downloads

Premium users can download high-resolution, unwatermarked images and videos without upfront payment; the stated default downloads are a 50Mb image file or HD video.Read 11 Oct 2026 · stories.sciencephoto.com

Editorial assets

YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · stories.sciencephoto.com

Footage pack limits

Footage pack seconds expire within the pack’s allocated period, and packs cannot be used to relicense footage from a previous project.Read 11 Oct 2026 · stories.sciencephoto.com

Illustration assets

YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · stories.sciencephoto.com

Purchasing

Customers can price media by file size and purchase a licence online, or send an order to their Account Manager using Request on account.Read 11 Oct 2026 · stories.sciencephoto.com

Rights Managed licensing

Rights Managed licences are calculated based on usage, and exclusivity is available as an option.Read 11 Oct 2026 · stories.sciencephoto.com

Royalty Free licensing

Royalty Free licences offer unlimited usage for a one-off fee based on the required file size.Read 11 Oct 2026 · stories.sciencephoto.com

Royalty Free releases

The site states that Royalty Free content is fully model and property released and includes indemnity insurance as standard.Read 11 Oct 2026 · stories.sciencephoto.com

Search and boards

Users can search the collection, create boards of images or videos, add notes, and email a board to a colleague.Read 11 Oct 2026 · stories.sciencephoto.com

Usage restrictions

Some images and videos may be restricted for certain uses, and the site advises getting clearance from an Account Manager before purchase or download.Read 11 Oct 2026 · stories.sciencephoto.com

What it is

Science Photo Library is an agency specialising in science and medicine content.Read 11 Oct 2026 · stories.sciencephoto.com

Plans and prices

Every Science Photo Library plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

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