Are you looking for a place to buy single stock photos? Most stock photo agencies offer monthly and annual subscription plans. This can be a problem if what you really need is only one stock photos for the mean time. Luckily, image credits exist. iStock by Getty Images, in particular, allows you to purchase a single stock photo with image credits.

iStock has two collections of images – Signature and Essentials. You can download images of any size for the same price. The Signature Collection contains the best images and video clips of the stock site. These images are not available anywhere else, making them a great choice to build your brand. On the other hand, the Essentials Collection includes standard images. They are the best value for tight budgets because they get the job done.

iStock’s image credits allows you to download any file, any time. You can get any photo from any collection whenever you need. They never expire, so you can stock up and save as many as you like. The pack starts at $33 for 3 credits. With this starter pack, you can download 3 images from the Essentials Collection or 1 image from the Signature Collection. The bigger the pack you get, the bigger your savings.

Image credits are the most flexible way to download stock photos. If you have one-off or hard to predict creative needs, this is the best option for you. It’s up to you how you want to use them. You can buy just enough credits to buy single stock photos or stock up and save for the future. Unlike the monthly subscription, it has no download limits. They don’t expire. So as long as you log on to your account at least once a year, they’ll always be available when you need them.