What is .pictures?
.pictures entered the DNS root zone on April 11, 2014, 12 years ago. It came out of ICANN's New gTLD Program, the 2012 application round that grew the root from 22 generic TLDs to well over a thousand.
Binky Moon, LLC operates a large portfolio of 196 TLDs, including .academy, .accountants, .agency, .apartments and .associates.
On the technical side, .pictures is served by 6 authoritative name servers, every one of them reachable over IPv6. It is also DNSSEC-signed: the root zone carries a DS record for .pictures, which lets validating resolvers check its answers cryptographically. Registration data is published over RDAP.
Same registry, other endings
195 other TLDs share this operator.
.pictures FAQ
What does .pictures mean?
.pictures is a generic top-level domain named for the word "pictures", and it's aimed at creative & design. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .pictures used for?
.pictures 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 .pictures?
None. .pictures is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .pictures domain extension?
Binky Moon, LLC operates .pictures as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .pictures created?
.pictures was delegated to the DNS root zone on April 11, 2014.
Is .pictures a valid domain?
Yes. .pictures is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2014, so .pictures addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .pictures domain?
.pictures names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Binky Moon, LLC's policy if you're unsure.
Is .pictures DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .pictures.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed October 7, 2025. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
