About
Overview
Pexels is a free stock photo and video platform. Unlike Unsplash, which focuses primarily on artistic photography, Pexels offers a massive library of high-quality videos and more traditional stock-style photos, making it highly popular for social media content.
Pricing & Free Tier
Free Tier: Yes. All photos and videos are free to use, even commercially.
App/API: Free.
How to Use
- Search or browse trending categories.
- Hover over a video to preview it.
- Click the "Download" button to get the original file size.
- For videos, you can choose resolutions from HD to 4K.
Important Notes
- Video Quality: Pexels is one of the best free sources for B-roll video footage, which is scarce on other platforms.
- License: Similar to Unsplash, you cannot sell unaltered copies, but you can use them in commercial projects (like YouTube videos or ads).