Pixabay
Free stock images, video and music under a single permissive licence.
Part of the music and sound stage. Try our free tool for this stage.
What it does
Pixabay is a stock library covering photos, illustrations, video and music under a single permissive licence, which is why it turns up in two stages of this directory at once. The licence is the draw: one set of terms across every media type, with no attribution required, removes the per-file checking that slows down most free libraries. Quality is uneven because the catalogue is contributed rather than commissioned, so it rewards patience in searching. For filler footage, a background bed or a thumbnail element it is usually enough.
Alternatives
Other tools we list for the music and sound stage.
- PixlrBrowser image editor with templates and AI generation credits.
- PhotopeaBrowser image editor that opens Photoshop files and needs no account.
- FreesoundCommunity sound-effect library where the licence is set per sound.
- UppbeatMusic and sound effects library aimed at creators who publish on monetized channels.
Licence
Free to use and modify without attributing the author. You may not sell or distribute the content on a standalone basis, and trademarked content may not be used commercially in relation to goods and services.