What is .photo?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .photo on January 18, 2014. Like most of the newer endings, it was applied for in the 2012 New gTLD Program round and its registry agreement was signed on November 14, 2013.
Registry Services, LLC operates a large portfolio of 36 TLDs, including .abogado, .beer, .biz, .blackfriday and .boston.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 6 name servers for .photo, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .photo haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.photo).
Same registry, other endings
35 other TLDs share this operator.
.photo FAQ
What does .photo mean?
.photo is a generic top-level domain named for the word "photo", and it's aimed at creative & design. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .photo used for?
.photo is mostly used for creative & design. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .photo?
None. .photo is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .photo domain extension?
Registry Services, LLC operates .photo as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .photo created?
.photo was delegated to the DNS root zone on January 18, 2014.
Is .photo a valid domain?
Yes. .photo is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2014, so .photo addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .photo domain?
.photo names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Registry Services, LLC's policy if you're unsure.
Is .photo DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .photo.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed September 29, 2026. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
