StockCake License
Completely Free, Public Domain Images
100% Free to Use
All stock images on StockCake are completely free to use and placed in the public domain. This means you have maximum freedom to use our AI-generated stock photos nearly however you want, without any royalty and minimal restrictions.
While we suggest that you review our Terms of Use to get the full scope of how you may use our website, we want to make clear the full scope of your freedom to use our stock images!
What you can do with StockCake stock images
Personal and Commercial Use
- Use in personal or commercial project, without distinction
- Include in marketing materials, advertisements, and promotional campaigns
- Add to websites, blogs, social media posts, and digital content
- Incorporate into books, magazines, presentations, and educational materials
- Print on products like posters, t-shirts, mugs, and merchandise for sale
- Use as backgrounds, textures, or design elements in your creative work
Modify and Adapt Freely
- Edit, crop, resize, or enhance images however you like
- Combine with other images or graphics to create new designs
- Apply filters, adjust colors, or completely transform the original
- Use portions of images or integrate them into larger compositions
No Attribution Required
- You don't need to credit StockCake or mention where you got the image
- No need to include copyright notices or license information
- While we always appreciate a mention, it's completely optional
Distribute and Share
- Share images with others for any purpose
- Include in client projects and deliverables
- Use in team collaborations and organizational materials
What we ask you to consider
While there are no legal restrictions on public domain images, we ask our community to use StockCake photos ethically and responsibly:
Use Photos Thoughtfully
- Please avoid using our images in offensive, harmful, or inappropriate ways
- Consider the impact of how you use images, especially those depicting people or sensitive subjects
- Remember that while the images are free, using them responsibly helps maintain a positive creative community
Don't Create Competing Services
- Please don't compile large collections of StockCake images to create a similar or competing stock photo service
- Individual use and even small collections for specific projects are absolutely fine
- This helps us continue providing free images to everyone
Respect Others
- While our AI-generated images don't feature real people, please use good judgment when creating content
- Consider whether your use might be misleading or could negatively impact others
StockCake's Own Rights
- While we make available the AI-generated stock images with minimal restrictions, we still retain rights over the content on StockCake that are ours. That includes our logos, trademarks, services marks, and all other intellectual property that makes up our website, including the software and infrastructure that makes our website possible.
Important things to know
Public Domain Means Maximum Freedom
Our stock images are released under Creative Commons Zero (CC0), which places them in the public domain. This is more permissive than most stock photo sites — you truly have the right to use these images however you choose.
AI-Generated Content
All StockCake stock images are created by artificial intelligence, so you don't need to worry about model releases, property rights, or photographer permissions that often complicate stock photo usage.
No Warranty
While we strive to provide high-quality images, they are provided "as is" without any warranty. We can't guarantee that every image will be perfect for your specific use case. We also retain other rights as detailed in our Terms of Service.
Questions?
If you're unsure about a specific use case or have questions about our licensing, feel free to contact us. While we cannot provide you legal advice, we're here to help you use our images confidently and creatively.
The Bottom Line
StockCake stock images are yours to use freely. We've made them public domain specifically so you never have to worry about licensing restrictions. Create amazing things, build successful projects, and enjoy the freedom that comes with truly free images.