Visual Resource Library

Open access images to assist with vector bite prevention messaging and field safety education.

Free tick images for use in education, communication, and research.

The CDC PHIL is a searchable online collection of public-health photographs, illustrations, electron micrographs, and historical images.

Over 10 high-quality illustrations of sand flies, Leishmaniasis parasites, canine hosts, and more.

Create BioRender-style scientific art, including arthropod graphics, through the NIAID platform.

3D CG technology graphic development software for modeling, animation, and rendering.

3D art creation and modeling. Pro and higher education versions available for $55/year.

Professional biology graphics using colorful icons and shapes. Premium membership unlocks advanced editing.

Open-source black silhouette images of organisms. Upload your own images too.

Draw, model, and simulate complex biological processes and systems.

Science figures, graphical abstracts, and infographics. Basic plan starts at $85/year.

Industry-standard software for drawing chemical structures, reactions, and laboratory workflows.

Structured diagram editor for drawing gene-regulatory and biochemical networks.

Open-source vector image editor. A powerful free alternative to Adobe Illustrator.

Design logos, infographics, and business cards. Pricing plans increase with more features.

GNU Image Manipulation Program. Free tool for photo retouching, image composition, and authoring.

Comprehensive figure creator: floor plans, Venn diagrams, org charts, and more.

Advanced graphic design and photo editing suite with professional vector illustration tools.

Quick in-browser drawing platform with basic shapes and tools.

Industry-leading vector graphics software for advanced graphic design and illustration.

Industry-leading raster graphics editor for advanced photo editing and digital art creation.

Import data from outside sources and customize charts. Advanced features available for $20/month.

Unparalleled data visualization for interactive dashboards and complex datasets.

Online data visualization without coding. Best for smaller datasets and simple chart types.

Heatmap creation and data visualization. Advanced features through paid pricing plans.

A decision-tree guide to finding the most appropriate graphic for your data type.

Diagrams and flowcharts for visualizing processes and organizational structures.

Diagrams and flowcharts with real-time collaboration features.

Diagrams and flowcharts for processes and organization. Basic plan starts at $8/month.

Mind maps, flowcharts, and wireframes. Advanced features available for $10/month.

Customizable infographic templates and themes. Advanced features for $14/month.

Searchable infographic templates. Can take longer to learn. Advanced features from $12.25/month.

Publication-ready figures focused on math, data plots, and scientific diagrams.

Portable command-line graphing utility for visualizing mathematical functions and data.

Analyze discourse, writing, reviews, or papers. Find structural gaps and generate ideas through network visualization. Free version requires programming knowledge.

Charts, diagrams, and icons you can add directly to PowerPoint presentations.

Creative Commons licensed photos and media with clear usage rights for educational and research purposes.

Freely usable media files — images, sound, and video — to which anyone can contribute.

Creative Commons videos and photos for educational and research materials.

High-quality Creative Commons photos and videos for personal and commercial use.

Creative Commons videos, photos, illustrations, and vectors for educational use.

Creative Commons video clips and motion graphics for educational materials.

Freely available stock footage from the Internet Archive's media library.

Royalty-free music for educational videos, presentations, and research communications.

USDA Agricultural Research Service public domain images for agricultural and scientific education.

A large collection of public domain clip art images for educational use.

Public domain clip art images freely available for educational and research use.

Public domain vector images for educational and research communications.

Community-driven open source clip art freely available for any purpose.

Images, audio, video, and 3D assets from Penn State's Media Commons free media library.