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Many stock video sites charge a subscription fee for their best content
Thankfully, there are also places where you can download high quality video clips completely free of charge for both personal and commercial
use, with no royalties or strings attached.We've put best free stock photo sites under microscope and picked those that offer best
combination of video quality, variety of clips, and flexible licensing.It's worth bearing in mind that even if a video clip is in public
domain, you shouldn't use it to create that shows identifiable people in a bad light.1
PexelsProfessional quality video clips with no strings attachedNo attribution necessaryGood variety of clipsHigh quality footageNo 4K
are plenty of fun clips from GoPro-wearing divers and climbers
unlikely to mistake them for free clips.Videos are provided in MP4 format in HD
The only drawback is lack of clips in 4K, but if Full HD is enough for your project, Pexels should be your first stop.If you need stock
Stock Footage for FreeIncredible quality stock videos to download and use freeVery high quality footageWide range of subjectsLogin is
temperamentalNo 4K videoStock Footage for Free feels like video equivalent of free stock photo site Unsplash, focusing on quality rather
This is a sensible decision; downloads can take a while because of large file sizes
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PixabayA huge library of free stock video clips in MP4 formatWide range of subjectsSelection of 4K clipsVariable qualityPixabay is best
known as a resource for free stock photos, but is also has a great selection of video clips available to download and use, no strings
The site is a good option for abstract images like clouds, as well as somewhat niche clips (video of a man preparing pieces of beef is a
websites.All clips are provided free for personal or commercial use, with no attribution necessary
The files are provided in MP4 format, in a choice of resolutions.Pixabay4
ClipstillStriking cinemagraphs to make your website stand outStriking, unusual videosSmall file sizesSmall choice of clips to
The effect is hypnotic, and a great way to grab viewers' attention
There's only a small selection of cinemagraphs available free (most of videos on site are premium content), but they're high quality and
change each month, so it's well worth keeping Clipstill bookmarked.Clipstill's cinemagraphs are available to download as small video files,
and are particularly well suited to web design.It's not essential to provide credit when using Clipstill's videos, but a link back is
You're free to use cinemagraphs in your own projects unless you're making a commercial product in which it's main attraction, such as a
greetings card or website template (see licensing page for full details)Clipstill5
VideezyA wide range of high-quality clips, including fun aerial footageSelection of 4K clipsImpressive drone footageRequires
clips rendered using Adobe After Effects.The quality is mixed, but generally high
download page.Keep an eye out for search results marked with a green 'Pro' tag; these are premium clips only available using paid-for
The first two rows of search results are also sponsored videos from Shutterstock, which also require a paid membership to download.Videezy6
VidevoA community-based stock video that offers plenty of choiceLots of choiceSmall selection of 4K clipsVideos of variable qualityVidevo
offers thousands of videos contributed by its community of users
others to download, you can do so after signing up for a free account.Videos on Videvo fall under one of three licenses, so be sure to check
which one applies to your chosen clip before you start working:Videvo Standard License, which lets you use clips in your own work without
with many free stock video sites, top row of search results are actually premium samples from an advertiser (in this case Shutterstock)
