About The Download
The Download is an insider’s look at the visual world. Each episode in this all‑new web series features a panel of visual experts from around the globe taking on the topics that affect the imagery you choose for your projects—and how Getty Images can help you deliver your brand’s goals. Check here for all of our episodes.
Past episodes of The Download
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Top Creative Trends We're Tracking in 2026
On this episode of The Download, our Creative Insights experts give a first-look at the biggest trends shaping visual storytelling in 2026. Powered by VisualGPS data and informed by real consumer behavior across AMER, EMEA, and APAC—discover how AI, authenticity, and sustainability are transforming the way brands communicate.
Episode 37
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The Download: Defining 2025—Editorial Year in Review
What were the images that defined Getty Images’ editorial coverage in 2025? In this special edition of The Download, go behind the lens for an inside look at how our contributors brought the year’s biggest stories to life.
Episode 36
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Navigating Usage Rights—People, Places, and Things
Take the guesswork out of image permissions. Tune into The Download for all the answers you need to understand the basics of model and property releases and trademark considerations—so you can create with confidence.
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Repicturing Rural Webinar
The latest report from Getty Images VisualGPS, Repicturing Rural: Visual Authenticity in Rural American Storytelling, will be the focus of an exclusive session of The Download. In partnership with Land O’Lakes, we’re redefining rural, moving beyond stereotypical images to depict a more realistic picture of small‑town America and curating it in a playbook marketers can use to inform their visual content.
The Download Presents
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Eliminando a lacuna de autenticidade no Brasil
Desde tecnologias que empoderam os pacientes à valorização da nutrição de forma mais autêntica, e à expansão da representatividade, essas mudanças exigem uma perspectiva mais humana, colocando as pessoas no centro da personalização e eliminando a lacuna de autenticidade nos recursos visuais da saúde brasileira.
Episode 35
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Premium Access Live: What's New, Pro Tips & Live Q&A
On this episode of The Download, we’re answering the top frequently asked questions from our Premium Access customers, with insights straight from our Customer Success, Rights & Clearance, and Content experts. Plus, we’ll walk you through the new and improved Premium Access Resource Center, your go-to hub for onboarding, FAQs, and resources to enhance your creative workflow.
Episode 34
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2025 Trends Mid‑Year Check In—AI, Sustainability, and More
On this episode of The Download we’re revisiting the trends we’re tracking for 2025 and exploring “Sustainability at the Crossroads,” the latest report from VisualGPS. With companies rethinking their strategies and governments reconsidering their environmental policies, consumers are reiterating their high expectations for brands to act. Our visual experts report on our exclusive research, identifying and exploring the unique opportunities and challenges brands have in today’s marketplace to tell authentic and impactful visual stories that connect.
Episode 33
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Lights, Camera, Conversion—Making Brand Videos That Connect
Join our visual experts for a one-hour session packed with insights for elevating your next video project. Learn how to craft compelling visual stories, find the perfect clip for any project, navigate rights and licensing with ease, and use archival footage to achieve your goals.
The Latest on Generative AI by Getty Images
Building Trust in the Age of AI
Is your approach to AI generated visual content the right one? Join our VisualGPS experts for their latest research and reporting on how and when you use AI generated visuals.
VisualGPS: Picturing Love and Connection in Today’s Visual World
Love is a beautiful thing and this Valentine’s Day we’re setting the mood for creative success with the latest VisualGPS research. Join our experts as we report on the concepts and content driving impact around the world.
Generative AI by Getty Images
When powerful AI technology meets the world’s best visual content, the creative possibilities are endless.
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Rights & Clearance
Leveraging our industry connections, we can quickly assess and clear any third‑party rights you need for your commercial projects allowing you to focus on telling your story on your terms. If you have a project you would like to discuss, feel free to contact us. We’re happy to share our vast experience to support you.