Open Assets · Research dataset source
PD12M
Explore a curated collection of captioned images for visual research, moodboards, and creative starting points.
A research collection for visual exploration.
PD12M pairs images with captions, making it useful for visual research, reference gathering, and exploring how image material can support creative work. It is a dataset source, not a blanket clearance for every image it contains.
- Content
- Images
- License
- Rights review
- PD / CC0 pairs
- 12.4M
Rights: Dataset and underlying image terms vary; exclude from CC0 results until item-level rights are verified.
A workflow in the Assets workspace
Research image references with rights in view
Use PD12M to explore captioned examples; verify each image’s original source and rights before it moves toward a production Card.
- 01
Find a reference
Explore image-caption pairs that relate to the project.
- 02
Verify image rights
Trace the chosen image to its original source and review its item-level terms.
- 03
Keep context together
For a cleared image, carry its caption and source context into a Card candidate.