On each of our image pages you will find all the file size information you need to check if the file is suitable for your project. The information listed includes resolution, dimensions and file size.
If you've downloaded your image and need to check the size, you can do it in most photo editing software. In Photoshop you simply need to open the image file and then select 'Image' and 'Image Size...'.
We want you to source the right image for your needs, so if after reading this page you're still not sure what size you need, get in touch.
Tip: There are some image types that will always have a smaller file size, this includes mobile phone photos and archive or reportage shots.
There are a few ways you can check that the file size you're buying will work for your project...
Sometimes you might find the perfect image for your project but the file size is just a little bit too small. In some cases you can upsize the image using photo editing software. Although this can be very useful there are limitations on how big a file can go.
You'll be able to see if you've upsized an image too much because you'll see the image quality change and the image will appear pixelated.
You can find step by step instructions on how to upsize an image over on our blog: When and how to upsize an image.
Tip: If you are creating a big print, you need to choose an image with a large file size. Check out our infographic to see what file size you need.
Tip: When you increase the physical size of an image it will lose quality. E.g. if you have an image that is 300ppi and double the size, it will become 150ppi.
We sell JPEG files at a variety of sizes, dimensions and resolutions for all of our stock images. The size of the image is defined by the file that the photographer uploads so it will vary from image to image. We don't supply images as any other file type.
We've got a mix of standard definition (SD) and high definition (HD) video clips. For all clips you can see the resolution on the image page and for SD clips we show whether it's NTSC or PAL. Our video clips are available as photo-JPEG files, which can be converted to other file types through free programs such as Mpeg StreamClip. Only a very small number of our clips have audio.
Our vectors are available as EPS files, which are zipped with a JPEG version for download. Some of our vectors have 'sample text here' on them to help you choose where your text goes. If you don't need it, it's easy to remove from the EPS file, but if you're intending to use the JPEG it might be more complicated.
There are loads of different image file types out there so it can be confusing when it comes to understanding which one you need. Find out more information about each file type in our blog: What file type do I need?
