Order Media
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Order Images and Sound
Use this form to order images or sound files for commercial use.
Please note you will require the collection number for each item you wish to license.
We recommend you read through the Licences and Policies information below.
Please also read our FAQs
If you have any further questions, or would like assistance
Email: [email protected]
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Order Film
Many films can be researched, viewed and downloaded from the IWM Film site.
We recommend you read through the Licences and Policies information below.
Please also read our FAQs
If you require additional assistance, please contact our team:
Email: [email protected]
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Additional Services
In addition to our growing multimedia archive, IWM also offers range of additional services:
Licence Types
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Commercial Licence
What is this?
High resolution images, high definition film and sound recordings for commercial purposes.
What can I use the media for?
Broadcast, exhibition displays, publications, web usage, promotional use.
How much does a commercial licence cost?
Fees apply for any commercial use of media and depend on the intended use. Read the Policies section below for more information about common uses.
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Non-Commercial Licence
What is this?
Embed or download low resolution (72dpi) images free of charge. Digital files of complete films or sound recordings available at cost depending on intended use.
How much does an IWM Non-Commercial Licence cost?
Free
Images:
Click Use Image and Download where available and right click to save the image
Sound:
Use embed code or contact the team to order a sound recording as MP3 digital file (at cost)
Film:
Use embed code or contact the team to order a film as MP4 digital file (at cost)
Order Film
Our film collection is also available to view on IWM Film, a website designed for the needs of media professionals. Registered users can create clips and download free low-resolution files for use as screeners
We recommend you read through the Licences and Policies information below.
Please also read our FAQs
If you require assistance, please contact our Film Curator team:
Email: [email protected]
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Other Copyright
Not all items in our collection are available under the non-commercial licence due to copyright ownership being held by a third party. If you require assistance to find alternative media for your project, please contact our team.
Policies
Please read the conditions of our non-commercial licence
IWM film material is released for commercial use under IWM’s standard terms and conditions subject to the essential requirements of the care and preservation of the original material and copyright.
A fee is charged for the commercial use of IWM images. This is based on a scale of fees dependent on specific use. Criteria required for some of the more popular uses are listed below.
Books, magazines, newspapers, subscription journals
Price dependent on:
- the estimated print run of the publication
- the size of each image as a proportion of the page
- the rights required (single or multi-language, one country or world rights)
Web and electronic use
Price dependent on:
- the type of web / electronic usage required (e.g. app, mobile, website)
- length of term of rights required (months, years or in perpetuity)
A set rate is also available which covers all forms of electronic / web usage.
Broadcast and film use
Price dependent on:
- territories required
- length of term of rights required (months, years or in perpetuity)
- media required and extent of transmission (broadcast only, online etc)
Exhibition/Theatre use
Price dependent on:
- length of exhibition
- method of display
- entry fee
Advertising/Promotional
Price dependent on:
- extent and format of use
- length of term of rights required (months, years or in perpetuity)
- and/or print run
Please read our Advertising and promotion policy.
Please read our Colourisation policy.
IWM does not own the copyright for all of the items in the collection so before you use an item it is important to check the status.
Unless otherwise stated, all copyright and other rights in the material are and shall be the property of IWM. Items held in copyright by IWM will be denoted by the credit © IWM or © Crown Copyright. Where this does not appear or where the image says 'All Rights Reserved', copyright may be held by a third party and you will need to check with the Image Sales & Licencing team for any other use than Fair Dealing.
Please read our policy on the use of collections material in video games.
