Pixabay

Leading free stock content platform with one of the largest libraries of copyright-free media

Pixabay is a free stock content platform founded in 2010 that provides users with access to millions of high-quality images, videos, illustrations, vector graphics, and music. The platform operates as a community-driven repository where photographers and creators can share their work under a simplified license that allows free use for commercial and non-commercial purposes without attribution requirements. While the core service is free, Pixabay generates revenue through affiliate partnerships with paid stock sites like Shutterstock and through sponsored content placements. In the broader digital content and AdTech ecosystem, Pixabay serves as a significant player in the creative asset supply chain, enabling marketers, advertisers, designers, and content creators to access visual content without licensing fees. The platform was acquired by Canva in 2019, integrating into Canva's broader vision of democratizing design and content creation. Pixabay's freemium model and massive content library have made it one of the most visited stock content sites globally, competing with both free alternatives like Unsplash and Pexels, as well as premium services like Getty Images and Adobe Stock.