Explain the medium
Pictures is broader than photographs. Make the type of work clear in the introduction and gallery labels.
UK-based support · Since 2002
.pictures domain names
A descriptive address for visual work.
A .pictures domain can introduce a collection or visual business. Explain whether visitors will find photographs, illustration or another kind of picture-based work.
£17.95 /yr + VAT · £21.54 including VAT
One-year renewal: £17.95 + VAT (£21.54 including VAT). Compare registration terms ↓
Who can register?
Choose .pictures under the registry’s registration policies. Check rights to the name and provide accurate registrant details; availability is confirmed again during registration. Registry guidance (opens in a new tab)↗
Choose with confidence
Is .pictures right for your idea?
Give projects context
Titles, captions and a short explanation can help visitors understand a collection. Credit collaborators and creators appropriately.
Balance the address length
A concise project or studio name can work well with the eight-letter ending. Test the full address in everyday use.
Know what you’ll pay
.pictures registration and renewal prices
Choose your registration term at order review. Prices below are the total upfront cost for a standard domain, not a monthly payment.
Annual renewal: £17.95 + VAT
£21.54 including VAT at today’s price.
Longer renewal terms may differ from registration offers. Review the renewal price before paying. Premium names are excluded from standard prices.
| Term | Total + VAT | Including VAT |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | £17.95 | £21.54 |
| 2 years | £35.90 | £43.08 |
| 3 years | £53.85 | £64.62 |
| 5 years | £89.75 | £107.70 |
VAT shown at 20%. Prices checked 7 September 2026. Your order confirms the final price and availability.
About this extension
The story behind .pictures
- Domain family
- Generic top-level domain
- Registry operator
- Identity Digital
Identity Digital is responsible for this domain registry. Registration through UK Cheapest and the website or email service you connect are separate parts of using the name. IANA: .pictures registry record (opens in a new tab)
How .pictures fits into the domain system
IANA’s .pictures registry record dates from April 2014. It identifies Identity Digital as the registry operator. A generic ending naming pictures. This is the registry-record date, rather than a claimed public launch date.
Background checked 6 September 2026 against the sources linked above.
More than an address
Start using your name your way.
Make a simple first page
Use the included single-page builder for an introduction and contact details. Add a fuller website when you need one.
Website options →Forward your email
Send incoming messages from domain addresses to an existing inbox. A mailbox for storing and sending email is a separate service.
How forwarding works →Connect your services
Manage DNS, nameservers and web forwarding. Use your domain with a compatible website or email provider.
DNS help →A little more detail
Questions about .pictures domains
Is .pictures only for photography?
No. Its broader wording can fit other visual work.
Does it include a portfolio service?
No. Connect the website or gallery platform you prefer.
Should I compare .pics?
Yes. Pictures spells the word out; pics is shorter and more informal.
What happens after I find a domain?
Add one or more available names to your basket, then continue to registration. Enter the owner details and review the registration term and total before payment. Availability is provisional until the registrar confirms registration.
Will UKC charge me automatically at renewal?
No. UKC sends renewal reminders and an invoice. You need to pay the invoice to renew; UKC does not automatically charge you. Keep your contact details current so you receive reminders.
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