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Pixabay
The everything library: photos, illustrations, vectors, video, music and sound effects — all free.
Millions of photos, vectors, illustrations, videos, music and SFX free for commercial use, no attribution.
- Pricing
- 100% free, no attribution required
- Platforms
- Web, iOS, Android
- Category
- Stock Media & Assets
- Last reviewed
- September 21, 2026
What is Pixabay?
Pixabay is the broadest free media library on the web: over a million photos plus illustrations, vector graphics, videos, music tracks and sound effects under one roof and one permissive license. Where specialists cover one medium, Pixabay covers your entire production's media needs — the background photo, the icon set, the B-roll clip, the theme music and the whoosh transitions.
Quality varies more than on Pexels — it is a bigger, more open library — so the skill is searching well: specific terms, the orientation and category filters, and sorting by latest or popular. The vector and illustration sections are the differentiator; there is nothing else free at that scale for graphics you can recolor and resize infinitely.
The license mirrors Pexels' generosity: free for commercial use, no attribution required, monetized videos fine. One modern caveat: AI-generated images are part of the library now, clearly labeled — if your audience is sensitive to AI art, check the label before downloading.
Key features
- Photos, illustrations and vector graphics at massive scale
- Stock video including 4K clips
- Music tracks and sound effects library
- Free for commercial use, no attribution required
- Search filters: orientation, category, color, freshness
- Apps and a public API
Free plan & limits
Entirely free under the Pixabay Content License: commercial use and monetized videos allowed, no attribution required. Reselling unmodified copies and using identifiable people to imply endorsement are not.
Who is it best for?
Creators who want one library for visuals AND audio, and anyone needing vectors/illustrations — the category where free options are thinnest.
Frequently asked questions
Is Pixabay really free with no attribution?
Yes — everything is free for commercial use with no credit required. Donation and attribution are optional gestures to contributors.
Can I use Pixabay music in monetized videos?
Yes, under the same content license. As always with music, don't redistribute the track on its own as your own — use it as part of your content.
How do I avoid the low-quality results?
Use specific search terms plus filters (orientation, category), check resolution before downloading, and sort by popular for battle-tested picks.