Using Pixabay for Royalty-Free Media
Pixabay provides stunning royalty-free images and videos that you can use without attribution.
Accessing Pixabay
- Open the Design sidebar
- Click the Assets tab
- Select Sources sub-tab
- Click the Pixabay card (orange)
About Pixabay
What It Offers:
- Photos, videos, illustrations
- Royalty-free content
- No attribution required
- Large content library
Content Types:
- Images (IMG badge)
- Videos (VID badge)
License:
- Royalty-free
- No attribution required
- Commercial use allowed
Switching Media Types
Toggle Options:
- image - Photos and illustrations
- video - Video clips
How to Switch:
- Find type buttons in header
- Click desired type
- Results update automatically
Searching Content
Search Bar:
- Enter keywords
- Press enter or wait
- Results load automatically
Search Tips:
- Use specific terms
- Try different keywords
- Combine descriptors
Popular Searches:
- "abstract background"
- "business professional"
- "nature scenery"
- "technology modern"
Content Variety
Photos:
- Professional photography
- Various subjects
- Multiple resolutions
Illustrations:
- Vector graphics
- Digital art
- Graphic designs
Videos:
- Motion graphics
- Stock footage
- Short clips
Importing Media
Quick Import:
- Click on any item
- Media loads into canvas
- Ready to use or transform
Preview First:
- Click expand icon
- See full preview
- Check quality
- Import if satisfied
Royalty-Free Benefits
No Attribution:
- Use without credit
- No links required
- Simplified workflow
Commercial Use:
- Safe for business
- Marketing materials
- Client projects
Quality Levels
Pixabay offers:
- Preview (small)
- Web-ready (medium)
- Full size (large)
For AI Generation:
- Use larger sizes
- Better quality = better results
Tips
- No attribution needed
- Great for commercial use
- Toggle between photos and videos
- Use for backgrounds and references
- Check for illustrations too
