Pricing for nonprofits
All Pexels photos and videos can be downloaded and used for free. Attribution is not required, though credit is appreciated.
Review for nonprofits
Free stock videos and photos with no attribution required.
All Pexels photos and videos can be downloaded and used for free. Attribution is not required, though credit is appreciated.
Typical nonprofit uses:
- Illustrate appeals with free b-roll
- Cover event videos when footage is missing
- Build social clips from stock scenes
- Prototype storyboards before shooting
Pros:
- Completely free, no strings attached
- No attribution required
- Commercial use allowed under the Pexels license
- Large community library
Cons:
- Standalone resale or redistribution is prohibited
- Trademarked or identifiable content may need extra clearance
- No exclusivity: others may use the same clips
FAQ about Pexels Videos for nonprofits
Are Pexels videos really free?
Yes. Per the help center, Pexels offers completely free, no-strings-attached photos and videos.
Must nonprofits credit Pexels?
No. Attribution is not required, though giving credit is encouraged.
Can clips be used commercially?
Yes, under the Pexels license, except for prohibited standalone resale or redistribution.
Alternatives to Pexels Videos
Find more tools with free options and discounts for nonprofits in Photo edition and management
SmugMug
Free or discounted account (on application)
Photo galleries with a free-or-discounted nonprofit account. SmugMug may grant charitable 501(c)(3) organizations or international equivalents with a community-benefit mission a free or discounted photo-hosting account, decided case...
Zoner Photo Studio X
Donated license
Photo editing with donated licenses via TechSoup ($6 admin). Zoner Photo Studio X reaches nonprofits, charities, and public libraries as donated one-year initial and renewal licenses through TechSoup...
Adobe Lightroom + Photoshop
Min 49% off via TechSoup
Pro photo tools at nonprofit rates via TechSoup: minimum 49 percent off Creative Cloud. Through TechSoup (a $5 admin fee), nonprofits access discounted Creative Cloud individual memberships at...
Affinity
100% free
Professional photo editing, design and layout in one free app for individuals. Affinity is free for individuals with free Mac and Windows downloads. AI tools unlock with a...
Batch.pics
100% free
Free browser batch tools for nonprofits: watermark, resize and compress with no uploads. Batch.pics is free for everyone including nonprofits, with no enterprise tiers. Editing runs offline in...
darktable
100% free
Open-source photography workflow app and raw developer, free under GPL 3.0. darktable is released under the GPL 3.0. There is no paid tier.