Public Domain Media Search
Find copyright-free images and videos from 6 trusted public archives, all CC0 or Public Domain, ready to download and use in any project, including your wavreel videos.
6 Public Archives, One Search
Every result is verified CC0 or Public Domain at the API level
Wikimedia Commons
Millions of freely licensed media files, images, video, and audio.
Openverse
Open-access image index filtered strictly for CC0 and Public Domain Mark.
NASA Images
The official NASA image and video archive, all US government public domain.
Internet Archive
Vast digital library of public domain images, films, and historical footage.
The Met
375,000+ high-res artworks from The Metropolitan Museum, all Public Domain.
Cleveland Museum
30,000+ CC0 artworks from Cleveland Museum of Art's Open Access collection.
How to Find Free Media in 3 Steps
Type a Search Term
Enter any topic, landscapes, historical events, space, animals. Be specific for better results.
Pick a Source & Type
Choose from 6 archives. Switch between Images and Videos for sources that support both.
Download & Use Free
Click any result to open it on the source site and download. All files are CC0 or Public Domain.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 'public domain' mean for images and videos?
Public domain media has no copyright restrictions, the copyright has expired, been waived (CC0), or never applied (e.g., US government works like NASA). You can use, modify, and distribute them freely for any purpose, including commercial projects.
Which sources does this search tool cover?
The tool searches Wikimedia Commons, Openverse, NASA Images, Internet Archive, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Cleveland Museum of Art, all with strict CC0 or Public Domain filtering applied at the API level.
Can I use these images in my videos on wavreel?
Absolutely. Every result is either CC0, Public Domain, or an open-access museum work. They're perfect royalty-free visuals to pair with your audio recordings or podcasts in wavreel.
Do I need to create an account to search?
No. The public domain media search tool is completely free with no sign-in required. All API calls go directly from your browser to the public archives.
How do video results work?
For sources that support video (Wikimedia, NASA, Internet Archive), switch the media type toggle to 'Videos' or 'Both'. Videos play inline in the card. You can also open them directly from the source.
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