Current status
Getrefe is no longer a stock-photo resource. The former domain has been repurposed. The original list described it this way: “Free stock photos”
Best uses
Getrefe is most relevant for historical context only; it is not a current stock-photo resource. Search by the subject, orientation, visual style, and required output size rather than choosing an image only because it is free.
Licensing and commercial-use considerations
The current destination is unrelated to photography. No outbound recommendation is provided, and its present terms say nothing about rights to images downloaded from the former service.
“Royalty-free” does not automatically mean no-cost, public domain, or unrestricted. Copyright permission also does not necessarily clear trademarks, artwork, private property, publicity rights, or a recognizable person’s likeness.
What to check before downloading
- Open the specific asset page and save its current license or receipt with your project records.
- Confirm whether attribution, modification, an extended license, or an account is required.
- Check restrictions on resale, print-on-demand products, templates, logos, redistribution, sensitive topics, and AI training.
- Verify model and property releases when identifiable people, interiors, artwork, or private locations appear.
- Make sure the resolution, crop, file format, and visual style fit the final placement.
Provider availability, pricing, and terms can change. This overview is a research starting point, not legal advice or a substitute for the provider’s current license.
