Image Rights and Reproductions Fee ScheduleThank you for your interest in images from The Strong. Image reproduction charges are the sum of two
fees: Production (or Access) Fees and Use Fees. The Strong reserves the right to charge additional special
fees depending upon the requested usage. All fees are subject to change.
COMMON QUESTIONSWhat kinds of reproductions can The Strong provide?
The Strong is able to produce photographs of 3-D objects and scans of 2-D materials such as documents,
photographs, artwork, trade catalogs, and other library and archival materials. The Strong can also provide
digitized audio and moving images (such as content from VHS, Beta, and U-matic tapes), as well as video
capture of video games. If outsourcing is required for a specific file format (such as 16mm film), a fee
estimate from a local vendor will be given. (Please note: The Strong does not provide custom retouchingservices; images of historic materials may reveal scratches, abrasions, and other evidence of the age andcondition of the originals.) The Strong is not responsible for determining the copyright status of thematerials or for securing copyright authorization. Permission to use copies other than for private study,scholarship, or research requires the permission of the copyright holder.
Why does The Strong charge reproduction and/or permission fees?
Charging fees for reproduction helps to defray the cost of ongoing digitization activity. Digitization outsideof planned museum workflow requires staff time, specialized equipment and software, and digital storage.
Additional conservation and/or set-up fees may apply for new photography of oversized and threedimensional objects. (The Strong retains the right to refuse new photography of materials due to condition
and/or accessibility.)
I only want copies of materials for my own personal research. How much will that cost?
Researchers requesting photocopies or scans of library and archival materials for the purpose of private
study, scholarship, or research will only need to pay the Production Fee indicated below. The Strong is not
responsible for determining the copyright status of the materials or for securing copyright authorization.
Permission to use copies other than for private study, scholarship, or research requires the permission of thecopyright holder. Researchers must review and sign the museum’s Use of Collections Materials
Agreement. (If a user decides later on that they would like to request editorial print quality images for
publication, that is a separate transaction and will require signing the Image Use Agreement form.)
What paperwork is involved to use museum images in a publication or broadcast?
Conditions governing the use of images provided by The Strong will be specified in a written contractual
agreement generated by The Strong after the user reviews and signs the Image Use Agreement form.
Rights granted are valid only upon The Strong’s receipt of the signed agreement and payment of the amountspecified in the agreement.

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What permissions are granted by the Image Use Agreement?
Permission will be granted for non-exclusive and one-time, one-edition, single-language use (unlesspurchasing multi-language rights for an additional surcharge). For licenses for audiovisual works, licensing
includes all distribution media, except theatrical, for one production. Additional fees are required for re-use.
I want to request copies of files that I know are already digital. How does that work?
Users requesting born-digital or previously digitized files will bypass any production fees but will need topay an access fee (significantly less than the original production fee). Permission to use copies other than for
private study, scholarship, or research requires the permission of the copyright holder. The same Use feesapply.
How and when will I receive the files I order?
Reference scans and digital image files are delivered via a shared site or email, depending on the file size.
(Grayscale reference photocopies will be provided only to on-site researchers upon request.) Standard turnaround time is 2–3 weeks from receipt of payment. Rush service may be available upon request for anadditional charge.
Is there a discount for ordering bulk images for use in a publication or broadcast?
There is a 5% discount on Use Fees for orders of 10–20 images and a 10% discount on Use Fees for ordersof 21 or more images.
All fees cited are in U.S. dollars.

PRODUCTION (OR ACCESS) FEES:
STILL IMAGE PRODUCTION FEES
For items requiring new photography or scans, the following Production Fees apply:
Grayscale Reference Photocopies/Scans—for research/personal use only (no additional Use Fee)
Standard grayscale PDFs (up to$10 minimum (up to 20 pages)
50 cents per additional page11”x 17”)
Oversized grayscale PDFs (larger than 11”x 17” - up to 36” width)$10 per oversized grayscale
image
Color Reference Scans/Images—for research/personal use only (no additional Use Fee)
Editorial print quality .jpg file 300 dpi (at actual size) for 2-D objects $10 per color image
or publications (up to 11” x 17”)
Editorial print quality .jpg file 300 dpi (at actual size) for 2-D objects $25 per color image
or publications (larger than 11”x 17” - up to 36” width)
Editorial print quality .jpg file 300 dpi (at actual size) for 3-D objects $25 per color image
Game Rules or Toy Instructions—for research/personal use only (no additional Use Fee)
AGPI Members$5 minimum (up to 10 pages)
35 cents per additional page
Public$10 minimum (up to 20 pages)
50 cents per additional page

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PRODUCTION (OR ACCESS) FEES (continued):
Digital Image Files for Publication or Other Use (see also Use Fees below)
Editorial print quality .jpg file 300 dpi (at actual size) $20 per image for 2-D objects or publications$50 per image for 3-D objects
High-resolution .jpg file 600 dpi (at actual size)$50 per image for 2-D objects or publications$100 per image for 3-D objects

AUDIOVISUAL FILE PRODUCTION FEES
For items requiring new digitization or video capture by The Strong, the following Production Fees apply:
Audiovisual Files for Publication or Other Use (see also Use Fees below)
Audio access quality .mp3 file$50 each (up to 60 minutes of content)
Video access quality .mp4 file$150 each (up to 60 minutes of content)
Video capture of video games$150 each (up to 60 minutes of content); additional fees beyond 60
minutes may apply
Format requires outsourcing (e.g., An estimate from a local vendor will be provided
16mm film)

EXISTING DIGITAL FILE ACCESS FEES
For items that are born-digital or have previously been digitized, the following Access Fees apply*:
Remote Access to Born-Digital or Pre-Digitized Files* (see also Use Fees below)
Access single still images (e.g.,
50 cents per single-item image
50 cents per additional file.jpg, .png, 1-page PDF)
file
Access multi-page PDF (e.g.,scanned file folder)$10 per multi-page PDF (up to100 pages)$1 per additional 10 pages in
PDF (beyond original 100 pages)

Access audio file (e.g., .mp3)$10 per single item audio file

$10 per additional file

Access video file (e.g., .mp4)$20 per single item video file

$20 per additional file

Video capture of video games file $20 per single item video capture
file$20 per additional file*Please note: There is no fee for digital access to materials for on-site researchers at The Strong. See also
the Digital Games Files Access Policy, which states that some digital games files (including source code)are only accessible to on-site researchers in a read-only capacity, unless prior permission is received fromthe holder of the intellectual property rights.

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The below charts indicate pricing for use of images in text publications, video (broadcast, documentary, orinternet-streamed content), museum/exhibition use, and other web use.
Publications (Text-Based)
Commercial/For-Profit
Print: Single Country Rights

Print Run

Print Run

Print Run

Print Run

1–5,000

5,001–50,000

50,001–100,000

100,001–500,000

$50

$100

$150

$200

$75

$150

$200

$300

$50

$100

$150

$200

$125

$225

$325

$425

$150

$250

$350

$450

Surcharge for cover/exterior use+$100+ $150

+ $200+ $250

Surcharge for multi-language

+$30

+$40

+$50+$60(book, journal, calendar, etc.)

Print: World Rights(book, journal, calendar, etc.)

Electronic Rights(e-book, e-journal, web article, etc.)

Publishing Bundle: Single
Country Rights(includes print and electronic rights)

Publishing Bundle: World Rights(includes print and electronic rights)

Not-for-Profit

Print Run

Print Run

Print Run

Print Run

Proof of not-for-profit status required

1–5,000

5,001–50,000

50,001–100,000

100,001–500,000

Dissertations

$10

n/a

n/a

n/a

Print: Single Country Rights

$25

$50

$75

$100

$50

$100

$150

$200

$25

$50

$75

$100

$75

$125

$175

$225

$100

$150

$200

$300

Surcharge for cover/exterior use

+ $50

+ $75

+ $100+ $125

Surcharge for multi-language

+$20

+$30

+$40+$50(book, journal, newspaper, calendar,etc.)

Print: World Rights(book, journal, newspaper, calendar,etc.)

Electronic Rights(e-book, e-journal, web article, etc.)

Publishing Bundle: Single
Country Rights(includes print and electronic rights)

Publishing Bundle: World Rights(includes print and electronic rights)

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Audiovisual Works(Broadcast, Documentary, Internet-Streamed works [ex. YouTube videos], etc.)
Not-for-Profit
Commercial
Photograph or still image$60 per image file
$75 per image file
Audio file

$10 per second$15 per second

Video file

$15 per second$20 per second

Video capture of video games file

$15 per second$20 per second

The above exclude theatrical rights. Please request quote if seeking theatrical use.

Other Display or Web Use
Photograph or Still
Image
Museum /Not-for-Profit Commercial
Exhibition Use
Physical Exhibition* $25$150
Promotional Use$25

Audio File

Video File or Video
Game Capture

Not-for-Profit

Commercial

Not-for-Profit

Commercial$5 persecond$10 per
second$5 persecond$15 per
second$150(including web)

Note: For exhibition catalogs see Publication use.
Not-for-Profit Commercial
Other Web Use
Online Exhibition*$75$200

Not-for-Profit

Commercial

Not-for-Profit

Commercial$10/sec$20/sec$15/sec$25/sec

Web Page (excluding$15/sec$20/sec$20/sec$25/sec

$100

$200

online articles and onlineexhibitions)*Including exhibition video [not for broadcast, sale, or other distribution] and educational materials such as gallery guides,
teachers’ packets, etc.

If you do not see your situation addressed here, please contact us. Image requests or questions about rights
and reproductions can be directed to ImageUse@museumofplay.org.
Rev. 06/24