The internet's best
free media, all in one place.
Books, music, videos, images, fonts, 3D models — curated links to the finest public domain and copyright-free resources on the web. No paywalls. No tricks.
Curated, not algorithmic
Every site is hand-picked and verified. No sponsored results, no filler — just quality resources.
Legally free to use
All links are to public domain, Creative Commons, or openly licensed content. Safe for personal and commercial projects.
Across the whole web
We surface the best free repositories from universities, archives, libraries, and open communities worldwide.
Always up to date
Our directory is regularly reviewed to ensure every link still works and remains a legitimate, free resource.
Why free media matters — and where to find it
The internet is full of paywalls, copyright traps, and misleading "free" offers. Hatty's Media cuts through the noise. Every resource we link to is genuinely free — no sign-up required, no hidden costs, no legal grey areas.
Whether you're a student, educator, filmmaker, podcaster, designer, or developer — this is your shortcut to the world's great free cultural commons.
Public domain works are humanity's shared heritage. We believe everyone should know how to access them.
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Free Books & Texts
Millions of books, articles, and manuscripts — free, legal, and accessible to all. From classics to academic papers.
Over 70,000 free ebooks in the public domain — from Shakespeare to Tolstoy — in multiple formats including EPUB, Kindle, and HTML. The original free ebook library.
Beautifully typeset, professionally formatted public-domain ebooks with better typography and metadata than any other source. A gem for design-conscious readers.
Borrow or download millions of scanned books, including out-of-print texts and the full Open Library catalogue. Includes borrowable editions for newer works.
One web page for every book ever published. Borrow digital copies and read millions of free public domain works. A project of the Internet Archive.
A Wikimedia project hosting free content texts — historical documents, speeches, laws, poetry, and classic literature, all collaboratively verified and formatted.
33,000+ free ebooks in multiple formats including PDF, ePub, and Kindle. Great search and genre filtering for exploring public domain literature.
The world's best resource for classical texts. Greek and Latin literature in original languages with translations, from Homer to Cicero and beyond.
Over 2 million scholarly papers in physics, maths, CS, biology, and more — free and open access, directly from researchers. Essential for academics.
Free public domain audiobooks read by volunteers worldwide. Thousands of complete audiobooks — listen online or download for free in MP3 format.
Thousands of original and public domain books. The public domain section is excellent, well-organised by genre, and works beautifully on e-readers.
High-quality, elegantly formatted public domain ebooks with original illustrations. Beautiful PDF and ePub versions that look stunning on any device.
The largest freely available archive of religious, spiritual, and mythological texts on the internet. Covers virtually every world religion and tradition.
Free Music & Songs
Royalty-free and Creative Commons music for streaming, downloading, and using in your projects — legally.
An interactive library of high-quality, legal audio downloads from artists who have chosen to share under Creative Commons. Eclectic, vast, and constantly updated.
Free sheet music, recordings, and textbooks for classical music. Musopen commissions new recordings specifically for public domain release — truly unique resource.
A community music remixing site where musicians share samples, a cappellas, and full tracks under Creative Commons licenses — brilliant for creative collaboration.
Kevin MacLeod's legendary royalty-free music library. Hundreds of tracks covering every genre — the soundtrack of countless films, YouTube videos, and games.
600,000+ tracks from independent artists, all under Creative Commons. Free for personal use; affordable pro licensing for commercial projects.
Thousands of live concerts, old-time radio broadcasts, and spoken word recordings. The Live Music Archive alone has hundreds of thousands of legally shared shows.
Google's own library of free music and sound effects. Filterable by genre, mood, and attribution. Essential for video creators using YouTube Studio.
A curated selection of the best Creative Commons music from ccMixter — hand-picked tracks from top contributors for easy discovery.
A pool of sounds contributed to the public under a copyleft license, from ambient and experimental to electronic and jazz.
Original music by Jason Shaw, all available for free under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0. Excellent for background music in videos and podcasts.
A large library of royalty-free music — from acoustic to cinematic. Free with attribution, with affordable premium plans for commercial use.
Royalty-free music produced by professional composers, available for free personal and educational use. Great cinematic and ambient selections.
Free Video & Film
Public domain films, documentaries, educational videos, and stock footage — free to watch, share, and remix.
Millions of free movies, TV shows, newsreels, and documentaries. The largest free video archive on the internet, including classic Hollywood films now in the public domain.
Stunning free stock videos contributed by talented creators. Free for commercial and personal use, no attribution required. Huge library of HD and 4K clips.
Gorgeous free stock video clips, templates, and music tracks. No attribution required for most content. Perfect for YouTube, social media, and presentations.
Free stock video clips, motion graphics, and music. Thousands of free clips with clear licensing, from CC0 to attribution-required.
4.6 million+ free videos, images, and music. All under the Pixabay License — free for commercial use, no attribution required.
A dedicated catalogue of classic films in the public domain, including horror, noir, westerns, and serials from the golden age of Hollywood.
Spectacular footage of space, Earth from orbit, launches, and missions — all in the public domain. The universe, free to explore and use.
Free 4K and HD stock footage with a focus on nature, time-lapse, and aerial shots. All videos under Creative Commons Zero — no attribution needed.
Background video loops, perfect as website header backgrounds or digital signage. Free to download and use in personal and commercial projects.
Free Photos & Art
Stunning photographs, historical images, fine art, and illustrations — free for personal and commercial use.
Over 3 million stunning free high-resolution photographs. Free for any use under the Unsplash License. The internet's most popular free photography resource.
Thousands of free stock photos and videos shared by talented creators. Free for personal and commercial use, no attribution required — a designer's staple.
4.6 million free images, vectors, and videos. All under the Pixabay License — free for commercial use, no attribution. Also includes illustrations and icons.
89 million freely usable images, diagrams, maps, artworks, and photographs. High-res scans of museum masterpieces, historical photos, and scientific illustrations.
406,000+ high-resolution images from The Metropolitan Museum of Art, released under Creative Commons Zero. The world's finest art, completely free.
Millions of rare and historic photos from the world's great libraries, archives, and museums — all with no known copyright restrictions.
Curated collection of vintage illustrations, botanical prints, and public domain artworks — beautifully restored and perfect for design projects.
4.5 million images from the Smithsonian Institution — natural history, Americana, art, science — all CC0. An extraordinary treasure for researchers and designers.
Over 900,000 digitized images from the NYPL's collections — maps, photographs, prints, manuscripts, and more — all freely available to download.
Access millions of digitised items from European museums, archives, and libraries. A treasure trove of European cultural heritage — art, maps, manuscripts, and photos.
Hundreds of high-resolution photos added weekly, all released under CC0 — no attribution required, free for any use including commercial projects.
Free stock photos for entrepreneurs and businesses. Professionally photographed, organised by business niche, free for commercial use.
Curated free stock photos and icons. Non-generic, unique imagery hand-picked from a community of photographers. Free for commercial use.
Free high-resolution photos gifted to the public domain by LEEROY creative agency. All photos are completely free with no copyright restrictions.
Free Sound Effects & Audio
Sound effects, ambient recordings, voice clips, and audio samples — free for use in films, games, and podcasts.
Over 500,000 Creative Commons licensed sound effects, ambient recordings, and audio samples uploaded by a global community of recordists. The definitive SFX archive.
90,000+ free sound effects and music tracks with excellent search and categorisation. Consistently professional quality, free with account registration.
16,000 BBC sound effects for personal, educational, or research use. Legendary quality from the BBC archives — from birdsong to Big Ben to steam trains.
Free sound clips in WAV and MP3 format, clearly marked with licensing info per clip. Excellent for game development, film projects, and presentations.
Free public domain audiobooks read by volunteers from around the world. Thousands of complete audiobooks in MP3 format — a wonderful community project.
A vast library of free game audio assets — sound effects, music loops, ambient tracks — all contributed by game developers under open licenses.
Hundreds of free sound effects for personal and commercial use. Well-organised by category including nature, household, transportation, and sports.
High-quality professional sound effects library with a free tier. Used by Hollywood sound designers and game developers. 250+ free sounds per month.
A community-driven site with free audio loops, acapellas, and samples for music production. All free for personal and commercial use with attribution.
Free Fonts & Typography
Open-source and freely licensed typefaces for web, print, and design — use without restrictions.
Over 1,500 open-source font families, ready for web and apps. The backbone of modern web typography — embed via CSS or download for desktop design.
Hand-curated free fonts licensed for commercial use. Rigorous quality control — every font is vetted. Also includes a powerful font identifier tool.
The first open-source type foundry. A small, beautifully designed collection of high-quality, truly open-source typefaces — quality over quantity.
A community archive of freely licensed fonts with clear licensing information. Great for finding unique, lesser-known typefaces with personality.
A privacy-first drop-in replacement for Google Fonts — same fonts, GDPR compliant, no tracking. Essential for privacy-respecting websites.
Thousands of free fonts organised by category. Many are free for personal use; commercial licensing info is clearly indicated per font family.
A huge directory of free fonts — from elegant serifs to quirky display faces. Filter by license including 100% free and public domain options.
13,000+ free fonts available for immediate download. Includes public domain and freeware options. Good for finding unusual decorative and display fonts.
Free 3D Models & Assets
3D models, textures, HDRIs, and game assets — all free and open for personal and commercial creative work.
The world's largest platform for 3D content. Thousands of free downloadable models — characters, environments, vehicles, and more — under CC licenses.
100% free, CC0 3D assets — HDRIs, textures, and 3D models for CGI, architecture, and game development. No attribution required. Professional quality.
Free game art assets including 3D models, textures, and environments. Licensed under CC, GPL, and other open licenses — perfect for indie game developers.
A cloud-based 3D modelling tool with a large library of free downloadable models in many formats including OBJ, FBX, Three.js, and more.
Thousands of free 3D models in multiple formats. Good selection of architectural models, vehicles, and characters — some fully free, some require registration.
Thousands of completely free game assets — sprites, textures, audio, and 3D models — all public domain. The most generous game asset creator on the internet.
A community of Blender artists sharing 3D models and scenes. Thousands of Blender files available under Creative Commons — from characters to environments.
Official NASA 3D models of spacecraft, planets, astronauts, and facilities. All public domain — use the International Space Station or the Mars Rover in your project.
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