# Moving Image Archive

> Searchable archive of over 120,000 public-domain film clips

- Category: Inspiration galleries (`galleries`)
- Official: https://www.movingimagearchive.com/
- Wunderlust: https://wunderlust.xyz/r/moving-image-archive
- Image: https://wunderlust.xyz/media/moving-image-archive-og.jpg
- Video preview: https://wunderlust.xyz/media/moving-image-archive.webm
- Added: 2026-11-06

## What it is

Moving Image Archive is a searchable archive of more than 120,000 clips from public-domain films, dating from 1915. Search works by describing the shot.

## What it’s for

For finding archive footage by description, as reference or visual research material.

## Benefits

- More than 120,000 clips from public-domain films
- Search by describing the shot (“Describe a shot”)
- A download link on each clip

## Caveats

- The page doesn't state pricing or terms of use for the clips.

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