Single Image Technical SpecificationsScience & Society Picture Library photography is produced using professional level DSLRs, Pro Digital Backs or high-end scanners, and are created in a color-managed environment centered on the Adobe RGB 1998 color space. All imagery is fully retouched, color-corrected, 24-bit RGB (8 bits per channel) and have resolutions of 300 dpi (with the exception of the low resolution imagery available at 72 dpi).
Rights-Managed (RM) Single ImagesRoyalty-Free (RF) Single Images
- Ultra High Resolution (75 MB, 14x22 in, 300 dpi, 6300x4200 px, RGB)
- Web Resolution (480 KB, 5x7 in, 72 dpi, 500x333 px, RGB)
- Low Resolution (1 MB, 6x10 in, 72 dpi, 720x480 px, RGB)
- Medium Resolution (8 MB, 5x7 in, 300 dpi, 2100x1400 px, RGB)
- High Resolution (30 MB, 8x13 in, 300 dpi, 3900x2600 px, RGB)
- Super High Resolution (50 MB, 11x17 in, 300 dpi, 5100x3400 px, RGB)
- Ultra High Resolution (75 MB, 14x22 in, 300 dpi, 6300x4200 px, RGB)
License AgreementRead the Science & Society Picture Library user license agreement.
Rights-Managed (RM) Single ImagesRights-managed images are used for a high-profile project such as print advertising, brochure and catalog covers, retail products and more. Higher licensing fees and the fact that the use of rights-managed images is tracked, helps prevent these images from saturating the market and therefore helps reduce potential conflicts of use.
The pricing is based on usage, not file size, so each file licensed is our largest resolution.
The fees and usage rights for rights-managed images are based on the specific project's criteria:
- INTENDED USE: brochure, print advertisement, billboard, etc.
- USE SIZE: 1/4 page, full page, double page, etc.
- PLACEMENT OF IMAGE: inside, cover, etc.
- PRESS RUN OR CIRCULATION: 5,000 brochures, an ad in a 250,000 press run magazine, etc.
- DURATION OF THE USE: one-time, six months, one year, etc.
- GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION: Local, Regional, National or International.
- Inside placement or back cover - Magazine or newspaper or contract publication (includes electronic rights)Use in a magazine, newspaper or other printed material not intended for commercial or promotional purposes. Use applies to a single issue or edition and all reprints or printed versions of the original use. Image may be used anywhere other than the front cover of the publication.
Example uses:
- Magazine - Interior or back cover
- Newspaper - Interior or back cover
- Contract publication - Interior or back cover
- Inside placement or back cover - Textbook or retail/trade book (includes electronic rights)Use in a text book or retail/trade book not intended for commercial or promotional purposes. Use applies to a single issue or edition and all reprints or printed versions of the original use. Image may be used anywhere other than the front cover of the publication.
Example uses:
- Book interior or back cover - Retail or textbook
- Web or electronic or broadcast (Editorial)Royalty-Free (RF) Single ImagesUse in web, electronic or broadcast media - including internet, mobile devices, television or film - not intended for commercial or promotional purposes. Use applies to a single edition, issue or program and all copies or versions of the original use appearing in electronic or broadcast format.
Example uses:
- Editorial - Web or electronic or mobile
- Editorial TV - News or talk or commentary
- Documentary or educational program
- Documentary or educational film
Royalty-free is a worldwide, perpetual, non-transferable, non-exclusive license. The pricing is based on file size.
Keyword SearchBy entering keyword(s), you may use one or more keywords to define a search using the words: and, or, not as separators.
To narrow a search - Use: and, not.
mountain and river - will provide items that contain both mountains and rivers.
mountain not river - will provide items that contain only mountains without rivers.To expand a search - Use: or
Using Filters in a Keyword Search:
mountain or river - will provide items that contain either mountains or rivers or both.Within Results - When checked, this will and the new keyword with the previous keyword search.
Filter by Type - This will show items that are Rights Managed (RM) or Royalty Free (RF).
Filter by Color - This will show items that are Color or Black and White (B&W).
Filter by Orientation - This will show items that are Horizontal, Vertical, Square, or Panoramic.
Filter by Photographer - This will show items provided by the photographer selected. If no keyword is entered, all items from the photographer will be shown.
Item # SearchYou may enter one or more item #s to do a search. To search for multiple item #s, separate them with commas.
LightboxesYou can create personal lightboxes to store and email items. You add items to a lightbox as you view a search result or a preview, and add the items that may fit your project.
Your lightboxes are kept for in indefinite period of time unless you delete them. You may have as many lightboxes as you wish, and each lightbox can have an unlimited number of items.
When you email a lightbox, the recipient doesn't have to be registered to view your lightbox.
RegistrationYou may search across the Science & Society Picture Library site without registering. To purchase, registration is required. We do not sell, share or divulge any of your personal information that is stored as part of being a registered user. To find out more, read our privacy policy.
TermsAll payment is due at the time of purchase in the form of a credit card transaction or a house account. Previous Purchases
For easy retrieval, your previous purchases may be accessed up to 90 days from the day of purchase.
We suggest that parents use their discretion to determine which of these images are suitable to be viewed by children.