Pexels

Description

Talented photographers share their best stock photos and videos for free here.

What is Pexels

Pexels is definitely one of the best free image websites I've ever used. It's a material library maintained by a group of photographers, with new high-quality photos and videos uploaded daily. What I particularly love about it is that all materials are truly free - no registration required for downloads, and no annoying watermarks. The image quality is really high, many are works by professional photographers, perfect for design projects. Plus, the website's search function is quite good, you can quickly find the type of materials you want.

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How to use Pexels

The usage couldn't be simpler. When you open the website, you can see curated popular images, and if you have specific needs, just enter keywords in the search box. Search supports both Chinese and English - searching for "office" or "办公室" will both find related images. Each image has multiple size options available, from small thumbnails to ultra-high-definition originals. Click the download button and it starts downloading directly, no registration or login required. The site also has video materials that work just as simply as images. There are also some themed collections like nature, business, lifestyle, etc., that you can browse as needed.

Pexels Key Features

Truly Free Material Library

All images and videos are free to use for commercial and personal projects, no attribution required

High-Quality Professional Materials

Contributed by talented photographers, with high image quality and excellent resolution

No Registration Downloads

No need to create an account or login, direct click to download materials in various sizes

Daily Updated Content

New images and videos uploaded daily, continuously expanding the material library

Pexels Use Cases

Website and Blog Images

Provide high-quality images for articles, blogs, and websites to enhance visual content

Social Media Materials

Create visual content for social platforms like Instagram, Facebook, etc.

Commercial Project Design

Provide professional materials for commercial projects like ads, brochures, presentations

Personal Creative Projects

Source materials for personal photography works, artistic creations, or learning projects

Pexels Pros & Cons

Pros

Truly free to use with no hidden costs

High image quality from professional photographers

Simple downloads without account registration

Multiple size downloads to meet different needs

New content updated daily

Cons

Popular images might be overused, lacking uniqueness

Limited selection for certain specific themes

No Chinese interface, slightly inconvenient for domestic users

Pexels FAQ

Q1: Can Pexels images really be used commercially for free?

Yes, all Pexels images are under the Pexels License and can be used for free in commercial and personal projects, no attribution required, but you cannot directly resell the images themselves.

Q2: Do I need to register an account to download images?

No. Pexels allows visitors to download images directly without registration or login. However, registering allows you to create collections to manage your favorite images.

Q3: How can I ensure I download high-quality images?

When downloading, select the 'Original' size to get the original high-resolution image uploaded by the photographer.