Pixabay review

Pixabay is the broadest free library here. Its about page lists photos, illustrations, vector graphics, videos, music and sound effects, with more than 6.4 million media assets, 6 billion downloads and 400,000 creators. For a small brand making blog posts, short videos and social graphics, that means one place for images and a background track. The license summary says you can use content for free, without attribution, and modify it into new works. The restrictions deserve a careful read: you cannot sell content on a standalone basis, you cannot use content that shows recognizable trademarks or logos for commercial purposes tied to goods and services, and you cannot print it on merchandise for sale. Pixabay also reminds users that some content may carry third-party rights such as trademarks or privacy rights, and that checking them is your job. Search results can feel busier than on Unsplash or Pexels. We compared documented features and license terms only.

Who it is for

Small brands that need more than photos, such as vector graphics, background music or sound effects, from one free source.

Price

Free: content can be used at no cost and without attribution.

Use Content for free
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.

Key features

• Photos, illustrations, vectors, video, music and sound effects
• 6.4M+ media assets
• No attribution required
• Modification allowed
• Developer API

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Widest range of media types on this list
• Strength: Large library from 400K+ creators
• Strength: Clear summary of prohibited uses
• Weakness: Content with recognizable trademarks cannot be used commercially for goods and services
• Weakness: No selling content on a standalone basis
• Weakness: Only the full Content License is legally binding, so read it for edge cases

Key facts

• Price: Free
• Library size: 6.4M+ media assets
• Creators: 400K+
• Downloads: 6B+
• Attribution: Not required

Where it ranks

Pixabay is No. 2 in our Best Free Stock Photo Sites verdict.