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Best Stock Video Sites

The best free and paid stock video sites for royalty-free footage, B-roll and background loops for ads and YouTube.

Top pickPexels VideosThousands of free HD and 4K clips with an easy licence.Freepexels.comTop pickPixabay VideosFree footage and animations, including nature and abstract loops.Freepixabay.comTop pickCoverrFree video loops made for website hero backgrounds.Freecoverr.coMixkitPolished free clips from Envato, with no sign-up needed.Freemixkit.coFreepik VideosFree and premium footage (now home to the Videvo and Mazwai libraries).Freemiumfreepik.comFree Nature StockFree nature photos and video clips for any project.Freefreenaturestock.comMotionElementsStock footage, animations and templates with a free section.Freemiummotionelements.comVideezyCommunity-uploaded HD footage with a pro tier.Freemiumvideezy.comDarefulFree 4K nature and travel footage from one filmmaker.Freedareful.comBeachfront B-RollFree HD B-roll and backgrounds for creators.Freebeachfrontbroll.comVecteezy VideoFree and pro stock video alongside vectors and photos.Freemiumvecteezy.comMotion ArrayFootage, templates, music and plugins in one subscription.Paidmotionarray.comArtgridCinematic, story-driven footage with an unlimited licence.Paidartgrid.ioStoryblocksUnlimited downloads of video, audio and images for one fee.Paidstoryblocks.comEnvato ElementsUnlimited stock video, templates, music and graphics.Paidelements.envato.comPond5Huge marketplace for footage, including archival and news clips.Paidpond5.comShutterstock VideoMillions of HD and 4K clips with business licences.Paidshutterstock.comAdobe Stock VideoPremium footage that drops straight into Premiere Pro.Paidstock.adobe.comFilmsupplyHigh-end cinematic footage from working filmmakers.Paidfilmsupply.comDissolveCurated premium footage with a modern, editorial look.Paiddissolve.com

Prices and licences change often. Always check the terms on each site before using its assets commercially.