Photographers, galleries and visual image$11.99/year (renew $12.99)No restrictions

.pictures domain — the extension for photography and images

.pictures is the extension for photographers, image galleries, visual production studios and any project where photographs or visual content are at the core.

From $11.99/year · Renewal $12.99/year · No hidden fees

2014 Year created
gTLD Extension type (IANA)
$11.99 Registration price / year
Open Registration restrictions

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About the .PICTURES domain

What is the .PICTURES domain?

The .pictures is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) managed by Identity Digital. It was delegated by ICANN in 2014. 'Pictures' is the colloquial English term for photographs and images — more approachable and accessible than 'photography'. .pictures is the extension for photographers with a portfolio, art and photography galleries, visual production studios, stock image platforms and any project where photographs or images are the central product. No restrictions. Registration $11.99/year, renewal $12.99/year.
Extension .PICTURES
IANA type gTLD
Created in 2014
Registry Identity Digital
Restrictions None
Registration $11.99/year
Renewal $12.99/year

Uses of .PICTURES

Who is the .PICTURES domain for?

These are the most common situations where .PICTURES is the ideal extension.

Photographers with digital portfolios

Professional and amateur photographers wanting a URL that communicates their art before the client sees the first photo.

Photography galleries and visual art

Artistic photography galleries, digital exhibitions and any visual art space in digital format.

Film and visual production studios

Production studios, film and image production companies and any visual production business.

Stock image and photo bank platforms

Image banks, stock photography platforms, royalty-free image collections.

Photography apps and image editing

Photography applications, image editors, filters and any digital photography tool.

Graphic designers and visual creatives

Designers with visual portfolios, digital creatives and any visual communication project.

Real examples

Well-known websites with .PICTURES domain

my.picturesfine.picturesbest.picturescool.picturesart.pictureswedding.picturestravel.picturesnature.pictures

.PICTURES vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .PICTURES with the most common alternatives to help you choose.

Extension Best for Restrictions Registration price
.pictures This page Photographers and visual content No restrictions $11.99/year
.photography Professional photography None ~$22.99/year
.photo Photography in general None ~$11.99/year
.pics Images (abbreviation) None ~$10.99/year
.com Any project None $14.99/year

Registration process

How to register your .PICTURES domain at miHosting

01

Check availability

Type the name you want in the search bar. We show you in seconds whether it's available or if you need to look for alternatives.

02

Complete registration

Fill in the registrant details and choose whether to add hosting. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.

03

Your domain is live

Within minutes your .PICTURES domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about the .PICTURES domain

Does .pictures have different registration and renewal pricing?

Yes. .pictures has $11.99/year for the initial registration and $12.99/year for renewals — one dollar difference from the second year. It remains one of the best-value extensions on the market.

Are wedding.pictures or travel.pictures good domains for a photographer?

Yes. wedding.pictures for wedding photographers — it communicates the speciality before the client sees the portfolio. travel.pictures for travel photographers. nature.pictures for nature and wildlife photography. Each combination positions the photographer's specialism directly.

Can a film production studio use .pictures?

Yes. studio.pictures or production.pictures are coherent combinations for visual production studios — 'pictures' is the term major Hollywood studios have historically used (Warner Bros. Pictures, 20th Century Pictures).

Is .pictures better than .photography for a photographer?

.pictures ($11.99) is shorter, more colloquial and accessible — ideal for photographers with a personal or creative style. .photography (~$22.99) is more formal and professional. For corporate client portfolios or high-end photographers, .photography may carry more weight.

Does .pictures rank well in Google for photography searches?

Google treats .pictures like any gTLD. For photography SEO, portfolio quality, image metadata and speciality keywords are the determining factors.

Can I transfer my .pictures domain to miHosting?

Yes. The transfer has no additional cost. You need the authorisation code (Auth Code) from your current registrar. The process takes 5 to 7 business days.

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The .pictures domain is the extension for photography and images — managed by Identity Digital since 2014. Registration costs $11.99/year and renewal $12.99/year — one of the best-value extensions on the market. 'Pictures' is the colloquial English term for photographs and images. .pictures is the extension for photographers with portfolios, art and photography galleries, visual production studios, stock image banks and photography apps. wedding.pictures, travel.pictures, art.pictures — names that communicate the visual specialism from the URL. No restrictions. Google treats it like any gTLD. Registering a .pictures domain at miHosting costs $11.99/year with managed DNS, @yourportfolio.pictures email and real technical support. Combine it with our professional hosting so your images have the digital presence they deserve.