image library

[/ˈɪmɪdʒ ˈlaɪbreri/]
nounpl: image libraries
biblioteca de imagens
1. A collection or repository of digital images organized and stored for easy retrieval and use
The design team accessed the image library to find stock photos for the marketing campaign.
A equipe de design acessou a biblioteca de imagens para encontrar fotos de arquivo para a campanha de marketing.
2. A software tool or database that allows users to store, categorize, and manage visual assets
We use an image library to maintain all our brand assets in one centralized location.
Usamos uma biblioteca de imagens para manter todos os nossos ativos de marca em um único local centralizado.
3. A subscription-based service providing access to millions of licensed photographs, illustrations, and graphics
Shutterstock is a popular image library used by professionals worldwide.
Shutterstock é uma biblioteca de imagens popular usada por profissionais em todo o mundo.
The term 'image library' is widely used in both Brazilian and American professional contexts, particularly in marketing, design, publishing, and web development. In Brazil, it's commonly referred to as 'biblioteca de imagens' or 'acervo de imagens,' with the latter being more traditional. The concept has become essential with the rise of digital marketing and remote collaboration. Subscription services like Unsplash, Pexels, and Pixabay have made image libraries accessible to smaller businesses and individual creators, whereas previously this was limited to larger corporations.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
image repositoryphoto librarydigital asset librarystock image collectionvisual content library

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
biblioteca de imagens
Most common term used in professional and technical contexts
Brazil
acervo de imagens
Alternative term emphasizing collection aspect
Portugal
biblioteca de imagens
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also uses 'repositório de imagens'
Technical/International
galeria de imagens
Used when referring to software interface or visual display features

Related Words

digital asset managementstock photographyimage databasemedia libraryarchivegallery

Related Idioms & Phrases

dive into the image library
raid the image library
pull from the image library
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