What is Public Work?
Public Work is a search engine for public domain content. Explore 100,000+ copyright-free images from The MET, New York Public Library, and other sources.
Problem
Users struggle to search across multiple institutions individually for public domain images, leading to fragmented discovery and inefficiency in accessing copyright-free content.
Solution
A public domain search engine aggregating 100,000+ copyright-free images from institutions like The MET and New York Public Library, enabling users to search all sources in one platform. Example: Query 'renaissance paintings' returns results from multiple archives.
Customers
Content creators, designers, educators, marketers, and archivists needing royalty-free visuals for projects, presentations, or commercial use.
Unique Features
Centralized access to high-quality public domain content from leading cultural institutions, eliminating the need to visit multiple websites.
User Comments
Saves hours searching across platforms
High-resolution images ready for commercial use
Intuitive interface
Trusted sources
No copyright hassles
Traction
Aggregates 100,000+ images from 2+ major institutions (The MET, NYPL), launched on ProductHunt with 500+ upvotes. Founder’s LinkedIn: 1K+ followers.
Market Size
Global stock image market valued at $4 billion in 2023 (Statista), with public domain content representing a growing niche segment.
