Unearthing Hidden Gems. Bringing the Past to Life.
Rediscovering culturally and historically significant imagery remains one of Getty Images' most important missions. In 2025, our archivists brought hundreds of thousands of newly digitized photos and videos to our site—additions that will remain relevant for generations to come, including the 1989 protests in Tiananmen Square, the U.S. Voters Rights movement from 1965, generation‑defining sporting and musical events, and much more.
The Getty Images archive, one of the world's largest, helped customers across media and industries, make sense of the present and consider the future through our past.
“The dialogue between present and past means archives can never stand still. And from the 150 million analog images and thousands of hours of footage housed at Getty Images, each frame uncovered is the chance to bring new meaning, new context, and new narrative. It’s history unfolding daily…”‑ Bob Ahern, Archive Director
Honoring Those We Lost in 2025
We remember the beloved entertainers, outspoken leaders, and pioneering icons who left us this year, along with the many other sports, news, and entertainment figures whose legacies had an impact on the generations they touched.
Celebrating 75 Years of F1 Thrills and Legends
To mark Formula 1’s momentous 75th anniversary, we have dug into our motorsport archive to bring to you rare visuals and iconic moments spanning the sport’s rich history. From the inaugural race in 1950 to the modern day marquee events and partnerships that have transformed F1 into a global phenomenon. Go behind the scenes with unrivaled access as the Official Photographic Agency of Formula 1 and experience every corner of the track, along with glitz, glamour and celebration of the sport.
Photo: 2160156317, Rainer Schlegelmilch
In 2026, We Honor 90 Years of the Bettmann Archive
When Otto Bettmann arrived in New York with two steamer trunks full of prints and used them a year later to found the Bettmann Archive in 1936, he couldn't have known it would grow to become one of the world’s most significant collections of 20th‑century photography. From its early days in Berlin to its present home under Getty Images’ care, the Archive—with its 11 million images—stands as a testament to the human experience and importance of preserving our collective stories. Today, our dedicated archivists continue to safeguard, digitize, and share this extraordinary collection, ensuring that decades of visual history remain protected, accessible, and relevant for future generations.
Photo: 517350944, Bettmann
