Pixabay
Public domain images website for downloading free stock photos, vectors, and videos.
Website: pixabay.com
File Under: Graphics | Marketing | Social Media | Website
Uses:
- Download, modify, distribute, and use any:
- Photos
- Vectors
- Illustrations
- Videos
- Share the images on your website, social media, videos, etc., without fear of copyright infringement or royalties
- Upload your own images and footage/videos you’d like to share with the world
- Pixabay blog offers posts on tips and other image-related news
Pros:
- Free access to quality photos, vector graphics, illustrations, and videos free of copyrights
- Credit attribution requested, but not required
- Easy to set up an account
- Search results can easily be sorted by media type, orientation, size, and other specifications
- Supports several image file formats—JPEG, PNG, PSD, AI, or SVG
- New app allows easy access to the site free of ads (released January, 2017)
Cons:
- Not as large a selection as a paid image sites, so you might need to broaden search terms or think outside the box
- Many amateur photos may not be suitable for professional projects
- Low selection of professionally staged and edited photos compared to paid sites
Pricing:
- Free
