Top 5 Best FREE STOCK VIDEO Footage Websites

If you're in need of high-quality stock videos for your projects, costs can quickly add up. Fortunately, there are several websites that offer stunning video footage for both personal and commercial use free of charge. Here we'll count down the top five websites we've used for free stock videos suitable for any project, including YouTube. Toward the end, you'll also find additional noteworthy websites for free stock footage. Let's dive in!

5. Dareful

Dareful offers a limited but high-quality selection of free footage, all in stunning 4K resolution. All clips are shot by Joel Holland, the founder of Storyblocks. While Storyblocks is a paid service, Dareful provides free clips under a Creative Commons International 4.0 License.

Details:

4K Resolution: All available clips are in 4K.
License: Creative Commons International 4.0.
Attribution: Required with proper credit, a link to the license, and indication of any changes made.

4. Vedevo

Vedevo boasts thousands of free and premium stock videos created by community members. Most clips are in HD, with a selection available in 4K. Filtering options make it easy to find free footage, with the licensing information provided for each video.

Details:

Licenses: Three types, with clear usage instructions.
Quality: HD and a selection of 4K videos.
Filters: Video type, resolution, and license.

3. Videezy

Videezy offers a broad collection of high-quality videos in both HD and 4K resolutions. The clips are royalty-free for personal and commercial use, though attribution is required. Premium clips are also available for purchase.

Details:

Quality: HD and 4K.
License: Standard license allows both personal and commercial use with required attribution.
Premium: Option to buy clips to remove attribution requirements.

2. Pixabay

Well-known among our regular viewers, Pixabay is excellent for both free stock photos and videos. It offers thousands of videos, mostly in HD but also in 4K. Their liberal Pixabay License makes it convenient to use in any project.

Details:

Quality: HD and 4K.
License: Pixabay License, which has very few restrictions.
Attribution: Recommended but not required.

Additional Websites

Before revealing our top pick, here are a few more websites worth exploring:

Mixkit: Curated collection with 10 new free videos each week, no attribution required.
Vidsplay: Great resource requiring credit to Vidsplay.com.
Mazwai: Limited but high-quality collection with varying licenses.
Life of Vids: Small but noteworthy collection from the advertising agency Leroy, based in Canada. Redistribution is limited to 10 videos on other websites.

1. Pexels

Our top choice for free stock video footage is Pexels. It's well-known for its extensive variety and high-quality offerings, both in photos and videos. The website provides content in both HD and 4K resolutions, all under either Creative Commons Zero or Pexels License, with no attribution required.

Details:

Quality: HD and 4K.
License: Creative Commons Zero and Pexels License.
Attribution: Not required.

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FAQ

Q: What is the highest resolution available on these free stock video websites? A: The highest resolution available is 4K.

Q: Do I always need to give credit for the footage used? A: It depends on the website and license type. Some websites like Pexels do not require attribution, while others like Dareful and Vedevo do.

Q: Are there any restrictions on the use of these videos? A: Restrictions vary by website and license type. For example, Pixabay and Pexels have very few restrictions, while other sites may have more detailed usage limitations.

Q: Can I use these videos for commercial projects? A: Yes, most of these websites allow the use of their videos for commercial projects, although attribution might be required.

Q: Are there premium video options available on these websites? A: Yes, websites like Vedevo and Videezy offer premium video options that can be purchased.

Q: How often is new content added to these websites? A: Websites like Mixkit release new free videos each week, and others update their collections regularly.