In contrast, most CD-ROMs come with a thumbnail viewer, which allows you to quickly scan through small versions of each photo. The downside of digital stock photography is quality. However, they should be more than adequate for most business needs. An additional quality issue is that even CD-ROMs have limited storage capacity. While it is possible to store several hundred high-quality photos on a CD, many contain well over 1,000 images.
Fees typically depend on the image's distribution, size and placement, and intended use.
In addition, buyers are billed for researching requests, the right to change or collate images on your computer, and scanning the image. Additional charges can be incurred when using images for commercial resale, and use is often limited by a licensing agreement. The Picture Agency Council of America lists the specialties of each member stock photography agency in its directory. All members pledge to adhere to a code of ethics, including abiding by copyright regulations and fair business practices. The directory is free.