Resources / Stock Videos
Coverr, Mixkit, and Videezy offer beautifully shot royalty-free footage perfect for hero backgrounds and landing pages, while Pexels Videos hosts one of the largest free 4K clip libraries around.
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Pexels
Community-uploaded library of free 4K and HD stock video clips. Commercial use is allowed with no attribution required and no account needed.
Free API available for developers; videos released under the Pexels license, reuse allowed without credit.
Pixabay Video
Free library of stock video clips alongside photos, music and sound effects, with more than 240000 videos and a search that filters by orientation and length.
Free for commercial use, no attribution required, no account needed to download.
Coverr.co
Curated free stock video library in HD and 4K, plus AI image, video and voice generation tools. No sign-up or attribution required.
Paid Coverr Plus tier exists for extra assets and AI credits; the core video library stays free.
Videezy
Free HD and 4K stock footage plus After Effects templates and motion graphics, run by Eezy LLC, the company behind Vecteezy.
Free downloads need attribution per the Videezy license; a paid Pro membership removes that requirement.
Mix Kit
Free library of over 46000 stock video clips, 1000+ music tracks, sound effects and editor templates, run by Envato.
Mixkit Free License covers commercial and non-commercial use, no attribution or sign-up required, no watermarks.
Freepik Video
Videvo's catalog is now part of Freepik's stock video library, mixing free clips with a much larger paid collection.
Free Freepik downloads require attribution unless you hold a paid Freepik Premium subscription.
Vecteezy Free Videos
Stock footage library from Vecteezy covering news, lifestyle and social media clips, free to use under a license that requires attribution.
Free tier requires attribution and an account to download. Pro subscription removes attribution and unlocks 4K downloads.
Best Free Stock Video Footage for Developers & Designers
High-quality stock video footage can dramatically elevate websites, app demos, and marketing materials. Finding royalty-free video clips that are free for commercial use, especially 4K footage, used to require paid subscriptions, but several excellent free resources now exist.
Pexels and Mix Kit are the safest starting points: both grant commercial use with no attribution required and no account needed. Coverr.co adds a curated, cinematic look plus AI generation tools, still attribution free. Videezy and the former Videvo library, now folded into Freepik, mix free and paid tiers: free downloads there often require attribution or carry usage limits, so read the license page before publishing, not after.
The main trap in this category is attribution: some free tiers look identical to Mix Kit's no-strings license until the fine print demands a credit link or blocks commercial use. A second trap is dead and hijacked domains, several once-popular free clip sites in this space have gone offline or been repurposed for unrelated services, so a working link is no guarantee the project behind it still exists.
What to check before you pick one
- Commercial license: Ensure videos can be used in client work, advertisements, and websites without attribution fees.
- Resolution options: Sites offering 4K or at least 1080p footage ensure crisp visuals on modern displays.
- Loop-friendly clips: Seamlessly looping video backgrounds are essential for web hero sections.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I download free stock video footage?
Top free stock video sites include Pexels Videos, Pixabay Videos, Coverr, and Mixkit. All offer royalty-free footage for personal and commercial use. Pexels and Pixabay have the largest libraries with thousands of 4K clips.
Can I use free stock videos commercially?
Most free stock video sites allow commercial use, but always check the specific license for each clip. Sites like Coverr and Mixkit offer footage under licenses that explicitly permit commercial use without attribution.
What are video backgrounds used for in web design?
Video backgrounds are used as hero section backgrounds, ambient visuals, and storytelling elements on websites. Looping stock footage clips are particularly popular as subtle, attention-capturing background animations in modern web design.