Best Free Stock Photos & Assets for Designers
Photos, video footage and asset libraries
Last updated: October 2025
Stock assets power marketing sites, presentations, and product UI. This collection spans free photo libraries like Unsplash, Pexels, and Pixabay; video and audio from Coverr, Mixkit, and Bensound; UI kits from UI8, Frameblox, and Reframer; and premium footage from Artgrid and Shutterstock — so you can find visuals that feel unique rather than generic.
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Artgrid
Transform your video projects with Artgrid's premium stock footage. Access cinematic-quality visuals captured by top filmmakers, tailored to meet the needs of filmmakers and content creators alike.
Bensound
Find the perfect soundtrack for your videos, presentations, and creative projects on Bensound. Explore a wide range of royalty-free music, carefully crafted to enhance your content.
Coverr
Enhance your website's visual appeal with stunning free videos from Coverr. Browse a selection of high-quality, royalty-free videos that can transform your website's background and captivate visitors.
Depositphotos
Discover a vast selection of high-quality stock photos, illustrations, and vectors on Depositphotos. Access a comprehensive library of visual assets to enhance your creative projects.
Epidemic Sound
Huge subscription based music and sound effects library
Figma Freebies
Figma Freebies offers a collection of free design resources, including Figma templates and UI kits.
Flickr
Join a vibrant community of photographers and visual enthusiasts on Flickr. Share your own work, explore breathtaking imagery, and find inspiration from a diverse range of perspectives.
Frameblox
Frameblox - Ultimate Framer UI kit, design system & components library
Freepik
Popular online platform that offers a vast collection of free graphic resources, including vectors, stock photos, and PSD (Photoshop) downloads
Gratisography
Step into the world of whimsical and unique stock photos on Gratisography. Explore a collection of high-resolution images that break the mold, adding a touch of creativity to your projects.
Icons8 Photos
Icons8 Photos offers a diverse collection of free high-quality stock photos. Find visually captivating images for your design, marketing, or personal projects, all conveniently available for use.
iStock
Browse an exclusive collection of stock photos, videos, and illustrations on iStock. Access premium content to elevate your creative projects and bring your vision to life.
Lummi
Browse our collection of unique, royalty-free AI stock photos, illustrations, and 3D. Perfect for all your creative projects, each image is crafted by global digital artists.
Mixkit
Unleash your creativity with Mixkit's vast collection of free stock videos, music, and sound effects. Access a wide range of professionally crafted assets to take your projects to the next level.
Pexels
Find a wealth of free, high-quality stock photos and videos for your projects. Pexels offers a curated collection of visuals that are free to use, with no attribution required.
Pixabay
Unlock a treasure trove of free images and videos on Pixabay. Discover an extensive library of high-quality visuals, perfect for personal or commercial use, without any attribution necessary.
Reframer
Explore the largest Framer marketplace for website templates and components, driven by the Framer community.
Insert Frame
Explore a free Framer template library for stunning website designs. Customise images, content, and style effortlessly — no code needed.
Shutterstock
The hugest stock of them all for photos, videos, vector graphic. Also has AI support for generating images
UI8
Curated library of design resources from mockups and ui kits to Framer templates
Unsplash
Access a vast collection of stunning, high-resolution photos for your creative projects. Unsplash offers a diverse range of royalty-free images, all available for free.
Videvo
Discover a vast library of royalty-free stock footage and motion graphics on Videvo. Elevate your video projects with professional-quality visuals, ranging from stunning landscapes to dynamic animations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find royalty-free images for commercial use?
Unsplash, Pexels, Pixabay, and Coverr offer free assets with clear licensing. Lummi and Artgrid suit premium and AI-generated visuals. Always read terms for attribution and commercial use limits.
Are AI stock photos good enough for client work?
AI stock libraries like Lummi produce distinctive visuals that avoid the generic stock photo look. They're increasingly used in marketing and product design when traditional stock feels overused.
What stock assets do UI designers need most?
UI designers often need device photos, abstract backgrounds, icon-adjacent illustrations, and UI kit components. Framer-focused marketplaces are especially useful for no-code and marketing site work.
What is the difference between royalty-free and free stock?
Royalty-free means you pay once (or use a free license) and don't owe per-use fees. Free stock may still require attribution or restrict commercial use — always read the license before publishing.
Where can I find unique stock photos that don't look generic?
AI stock libraries like Lummi and curated marketplaces like Reframer offer more distinctive visuals than traditional stock sites. Niche collections also help when you need a specific aesthetic.
Reviewed by Sergei Chyrkov · Last updated October 2025 · How we curate