Find and order images and photographs
Most of the National Library's images and photographs are not searchable in databases. Therefore, you may need help to find them. Contact us via the form below to explore the collections with the help of our staff.
Here's how it works
Start by searching in our search services:
- In Libris
External link, opens in new window. and Regina.
External link, opens in new window. there are a lot of images and photographs:
- Some are available as digital copies that you can download yourself directly in the services.
- Some material you need to order via the form below. Please tell us why you want to access it. We can often help you find more relevant material than what is visible in the services.
- The Portrait Catalogue
External link, opens in new window. is a digitized alphabetical card catalogue that shows in which of the portrait collections a person is represented. Read about how to use the catalog (in Swedish).
- Images included in the 17th century work Suecia Antiqua et Hodierna can be searched and downloaded in a special database called Suecian
External link, opens in new window..
- On data.kb.se
External link, opens in new window. there are several free digitizations of older images.
Can't find what you are looking for?
If you cannot find the image or photograph you are looking for, we are happy to help. Please use the form below and be as specific as possible in your request.
Once you have made a request or order
You will be notified by email when we have processed your request or order. We will primarily assist you remotely, with digital copies or low-resolution reference images.
If you need access to physical images or photographs, you may consult them in the Special Reading Room by arrangement with the staff.
Please note that extensive searches of, for example, portraits with several different people, can be extra time-consuming.
Contact form
If you are looking for a digital image of a book, magazine page or similar, do not use this form. Go to Order copies.
Free images
Libris contains a variety of digitized and copyright-free images that you can enjoy on your own.
Explore free images (link to external site)
Free photographs
Libris contains a variety of digitized and copyright-free photographs that you can view on your own.
Explore free photographs (link to external site)