Buying Stock Images

KeyImagery is an alternative to iStock where buying stock images is simple, economical, and practical - you'll be able to download images in resolutions that suit your needs, directly from this website.

How to buy stock images in 3 easy steps

  1. Join the Community - It's completely free, and you can Register Here.
  2. Buy KeyCredits from the Online Store to purchase and download stock.
  3. Search and Download the stock image in the size/resolution you need.


Search For Images

Search and browse our stock image catalogue to find the perfect image for your client or project. We add images daily so check back regularly for fresh new imagery.


Buy KeyCredits

KeyCredits are the currency of KeyImagery. Purchase KeyCredits from our Online Store to download stock from our every-growing catalogue of high-quality images.


Got a question about buying stock photography and buying stock illustrations that isn't answered below? Drop us a line by filling in a General Enquiry Contact Ticket.

Buying Stock Images Articles - 1 to 13 of 13

Title Introduction
How much are stock photos and stock illustrations?
Published: 15/06/2008 12 PM | Viewed: 997
Our stock images are super cheap, with small web resolution photos available for as little as one NZ$1. Images are purchased by first buying KeyCredits. The following tables feature prices for both stock photography and stock illustrations.
Why are your images so cheap?
Published: 01/01/2007 12 PM | Viewed: 610
Images on our site are soley contributed to by our members whose talent ranges from hobbyist to professional. Our mission is to provide designers and photo buyers with high-quality photos that fit within their project budgets.
How do I purchase an image?
Published: 01/01/2007 12 PM | Viewed: 589
To purchase an image from KeyImagery, you first need to register to be a member. Registration is free and only takes a few moments. Fill in the registration form to join up.
What are KeyCredits?
Published: 01/01/2007 12 PM | Viewed: 622
KeyCredits are the currency of KeyImagery. Because entering your credit card every time you want to purchase an image is very time consuming, we created KeyCredits so you can purchase images in quantity.
How do I purchase KeyCredits?
Published: 01/01/2007 12 PM | Viewed: 567
KeyCredits can be purchased through our KeyCredits can be purchased through our Online Store locate on the lefthand side of the page on the Main Menu.
How long are my KeyCredits valid for?
Published: 01/01/2007 12 PM | Viewed: 523
KeyCredits are valid indefinitely and never expire. The reason we allow this is because you never know when you will need one of our images, and we want to provide you with the opportunity of purchasing more KeyCredits (for a lower cost), without the stre...
Beware of 'FREE' stock photography
Published: 06/03/2008 12 PM | Viewed: 554
The internet is full of photography and illustration imagery. Just type in almost any subject in the image search of Google or Yahoo and you will see hundreds and thousands, if not millions, of results for your keywords. Anyone in the creative business of...
Can I download the preview/comping image?
Published: 01/01/2007 12 PM | Viewed: 675
Yes, you sure can. We offer you a free watermarked preview image to use in layouts and and design concepts. These watermarked comping images must not be used in your final product, and by downloading the comp, you agree to this condition an...
Will there be a watermark on the image I download?
Published: 01/01/2007 12 PM | Viewed: 551
No. The photo that you purchase and download will be full size (to the media size version you selected) and it will not have the watermarked KeyImagery.com logo on it as shown on the photo's detail page.
What's a Commercial License vs an Editorial License?
Published: 18/06/2008 | Viewed: 1469
An image license is the permit that is granted to a buyer which gives them the right to use a stock image purchased off KeyImagery. There are two types of licenses available - Commercial License and Editorial License - and each has their own restrict...
What do I do when an image I downloaded was not usable (blurry etc) or corrupt?
Published: 01/01/2007 12 PM | Viewed: 692
The first thing to try is re-downloading the image. To download the image again, go to the My Stock Image Download History and locate the image within the list. Click on the download icon in the far right column to be taken to the download ...
How do I get a refund for a lost download credit?
Published: 01/01/2007 12 PM | Viewed: 617
Fill in a KeyCredit Refund Ticket under the Help & Support section with the media id and details of the problem you had. We will then email the file to you or refund the KeyCredits back to your account so you can try again.
Why was the file I downloaded less than 300dpi?
Published: 01/01/2007 12 PM | Viewed: 572
Our stock images are contributed by many different photographers using many different methods of creation and capture so the default resolution of files that you download could be anywhere from 300dpi to 72dpi. To assist buyers in deci...