Instant Downloads & Royalty-Free Licence
All images on Retro Stock Photography are available as instant digital downloads, suitable for both personal and professional use.
When you purchase an image, you are granted a royalty-free, non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to use the photograph across a wide range of projects. There are no additional licensing fees beyond the initial purchase.
What You Receive
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File format: JPG
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Image size: Typically 3000–4000 pixels on the longest side
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Watermarks: All purchased files are supplied without watermarks
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Delivery: Download link provided immediately after checkout and sent by email
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Link availability: Download links remain active for 30 days after purchase
About the Images
All photographs in the archive are authentic vintage images, originally taken on film between the 1950s and 1990s. Files are scanned directly from original negatives or slides held in our collection.
As genuine historical photographs, some images may show minor imperfections such as natural grain, dust marks, or slight colour variation. These characteristics are part of the original material and are not considered defects.
Please review the preview image carefully before purchasing. Due to the digital nature of downloads, files are non-refundable once delivered.
Permitted Uses
Under the standard licence, you may:
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Use the image multiple times
One purchase allows repeated use across different projects. -
Use for personal, editorial, and commercial purposes
Including websites, books, magazines, advertising, presentations, and social media. -
Create physical prints
For personal display, office or business décor, or client projects. -
Edit and adapt the image
You may crop, adjust colour, retouch, add text, or otherwise modify the file. -
Use across digital and print formats
Including online content, print publications, and marketing materials.
Prohibited Uses
You may not:
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Resell, sublicense, or redistribute the image
In any form, whether digital or physical, including as part of products for resale. -
Use images in logos, trademarks, or brand identities
Images may not be claimed as exclusive or used as identifying marks. -
Use images in unlawful, defamatory, or offensive contexts
Including material that promotes hate, violence, or illegal activity. -
Claim ownership or exclusive rights
The image may not be presented as your own original work.
Copyright & Ownership
All images remain the copyrighted property of Retro Stock Photography. Purchasing a download grants a licence to use the image — not ownership of the photograph itself.
The licence is non-exclusive, meaning the same image may also be licensed to other customers.
By downloading an image, you agree to these licence terms. For full legal details, please refer to our Terms & Conditions.