14 Fantastically Free Sources For Stock Video Footage [Updated ]
All of us here in the creative community know that nothing tastes as good as a free lunch. And in the content world, the best meal you can get is video. With that in mind, check out the list below (in no particular order) of online resources which offer FREE stock video footage
www.cronistalascolonias.com.ar
Site: www.cronistalascolonias.com.ar
- 7 new free homepage videos every other week
- Free for commercial use (!)
- Includes Vertical videos section, great for mobile splash screens.
- Very high quality files that are optimized to use online.
Dissolve
Site: Dissolve
- Offers 1 free high quality HD clip each month and a library of over 1 million stock video clips
- Can be used for personal or commercial projects
- Show Dissolve where you use their clip(s) and you could receive a $ gift certificate
Mazwai
Site: Mazwai
- Aggregator of best free clips, footage and mini-films in the public domain for immediate download
- HD video clips & footages under CC Attribution License
- Super quick and easy downloads, no email required
www.cronistalascolonias.com.ar
Site: www.cronistalascolonias.com.ar
- From the makers of envatomarket (themeforest, etc.), Videohive offers free monthly video clips along with other creative assets
- Royalty free videos and templates created by video professionals from all over the world
- The (growing) database offers , video effects and stock footage clips
www.cronistalascolonias.com.ar
Site: www.cronistalascolonias.com.ar
- 10 Free HD videos every 10 days, curated by creatives for creatives
- Made by Create the Bridge
- Perfect for personal and commercial use
Free Footage
Site: Free Footage
- High quality HD footage from US-based filmmakers who use the platform as a way to share their passions away from their day-jobs in search marketing
- Broken up into various categories and of course free to use however you like
- They take requests for future clips on Twitter
Beach Front B-Roll
Site: Beach Front B-Roll
- Variety of free clips in various categories
- Unique HD stock video footage and animated backgrounds for any production purpose.
- All clips in the library are free to use as you wish and are a simple “right click save” to download.
Videezy
Site: Videezy
- Online community of videographers sharing free HD clips (b-roll, backgrounds, and other cool video footage)
- A community to explore and discuss the footage of other videographers from around the world
- All the videos are free to download and, depending on the license, free to use in your projects
Pexels Stock Videos
Site: Pexels Stock Videos
- Completely free stock footage, attribution is not required
- All videos are licensed under the Creative Commons Zero (CC0) license
- You can edit or change the videos and use them free for personal and commercial projects
Life of Vids
Site: Life of Vids
- Free HD photos, clips and looping footage added weekly
- Files can easily be downloaded on Vimeo and have no copyright restrictions
- Created by Leeroy Advertising Agency and its network of contributors
Pond5
Site: Pond5
- With 4 million clips, Pond5 has the largest collection of royalty-free stock video footage.
- With clips organized by categories you’ll easily find whatever you need for your next creative project
- From city shots to underwater seascapes, Pond5 offers the widest range of videos anywhere
Xstockvideo
Site: Xstockvideo
- Thousands of unique free clips for download
- All their footage in web resolution × is free to download and free to use in a ‘Free to view video project’ (promotional, event, educational, client, youtube without ads).
- If you want to use the footage for commercial purposes you can buy an extended License for a small fee
Getty Images
Site: Getty Images
- Offers top notch stock video footage for commercial use
- One of the biggest stock video libraries out there
- Find premium stock video, from archival film to contemporary 4K and HD footage
Videvo
Site: Videvo
- All free, royalty free stock video clips for wide range of uses, with no complicated licensing
- They source quality video clips from all over the world, either produced by their dedicated team of freelancers or uploaded by generous users
- Share the love on social media and download the videos for free
All of these websites offer royalty free videos to purchase/download immediately, and many have completely free videos. If you know of any additional free video resources, please share them in the comments section below. And if you have any specific footage requests, we might just be able to make your dream a reality
Yoav Hornung
Video & Animation Category Manager here at Fiverr. I’m responsible for making the category a professional and up to date service for both - Buyers and Sellers. Formerly Co-Founder & CEO at www.cronistalascolonias.com.ar, video production marketplace that was acquired by Fiverr.
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