Pixabay is a free stock media platform offering over 6.2 million high-quality, royalty-free photos, illustrations, vectors, videos, music, sound effects, 3D models, and GIFs, all free for commercial and non-commercial use without attribution.
What is Pixabay?
Pixabay is a free stock media library where users can search, download, and use images, videos, and audio for any project. It takes search queries or browsing as input and delivers downloadable media files (JPEG, PNG, MP4, MP3, etc.) on the web. The platform is maintained by Pixabay GmbH and relies on a community of contributors.
Key Features
- Massive library — Over 6.2 million assets: 4.4 million photos, 1.15 million illustrations, 160,000 vectors, 230,000 videos, 260,000 music tracks, 120,000 sound effects, 3,000 3D models, and 12,000 GIFs.
- Royalty-free & attribution-free — All media is free to use under the Pixabay Content License, with no requirement to credit the creator.
- User-friendly search — Filter by image type, orientation, category, and color; browse curated collections like “Europe,” “Pride Month,” or “Summer.”
- No registration required to download — Users can download media without creating an account, though registration offers additional features.
- Editor’s Choice selection — Featured high-quality media are highlighted on the homepage for quick access.
- Upload & share — Creators can upload their own media to the platform and join a community of contributors.
- Additional tools — Some images offer an “Edit in Canva” button for quick adjustments; community contests and a forum engage users.
Who is it for?
- Graphic designers — Source high-res photos, vectors, and illustrations for websites, social media, and print projects without licensing fees.
- Content creators — Download background music and sound effects for YouTube videos, podcasts, or video games.
