AP Images is a primary source database from the Associated Press, one of the oldest and largest news organizations in the world that takes users on a sensory journey through history. With photographs, audio sound bites, graphics and text spanning over 180 years, this collection captures the greatest events in history – and brings them to life.

This database has more than 3,500 photos added daily. Accessible through a variety of searches – from keyword and category to color and concept searching – imagery in this collection is readily available whenever you need it and can be used to enhance research papers, theses, PowerPoint presentations and more.

Content Includes:

• Over 12 million photographs dating back to 1826 and as current as a few moments ago
• More than 36,000 audio sound bites
• Professionally produced collection of more than 340,000 graphics
• Graphics include maps, graphs, charts, logos, illustrations and more

AP Images can be found can be found on the Research Databases page, the Images page, and the Primary Sources page.

For help with using AP Images, see the AP Images Quick Reference Guide.