Finding & Organizing Files - Frequently Asked Questions

Searching for Files

The easiest way to search for files on iStockphoto is by typing keywords into the search bar at the top of the site. This will take you to the search results page, where you can view thumbnails and continue on to a file's detailed information page for closer evaluation.

To get the most out of our search, please review our Search Tips

Can't Find a File?

If your search has yielded zero results, it most likely means you're being too specific (or you're searching for something really unusual). Try removing keywords from your search, or changing some of your refinements to generate more matches.

Using Lightboxes

Lightboxes are a way of organizing your favorite files. You can create lightboxes based on specific topics or for specific projects that you're working on.

To create a lightbox, sign in to your account and click on the 'My Account' link at the bottom of the screen. Then click on 'Lightboxes'. Click on 'Create a New Lightbox'.

You can also create lightboxes on the fly by clicking a specfic file's 'Add To Lightbox' icon (looks like a light bulb) on the search results page, or by clicking 'Add To Lightbox' from the file's detailed information page.

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