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Pexels

Ch 038.4of 80 Stock Photo Websites
  1. 1Runs onAndroid, API, Browser, iOS, Web
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Vector assetsYes
  4. 4Illustration assetsYes
  5. 5Editorial assetsYes
  6. 6API accessYes
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Overview

Pexels is ranked #3 of 80 in stock photo websites on Specifiction. It runs on Android, API, Browser extension, iOS, Web. There is a free plan.

Pexels plans and pricing

All plans
Free Free free photos and videos · API 200 requests/hour · API 20,000 requests/month pexels.com · 1 Oct 2026

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Free plan
Yespexels.com
Vector assets
Yespexels.com
Illustration assets
Yespexels.com
Editorial assets
Yespexels.com
API access
Yespexels.com

Facts

Product
Pexels is a free stock photo and video website and app for designers, bloggers and anyone seeking downloadable visuals.help.pexels.com · 1 Oct 2026
License
Photos and videos are free for personal and commercial use without attribution.help.pexels.com · 1 Oct 2026
Account features
Accounts provide collections, download history, photographer follows, a personalized homepage, likes and uploading.help.pexels.com · 1 Oct 2026
API
The RESTful JSON API provides programmatic access to the full Pexels photo and video library, free of charge.pexels.com · 1 Oct 2026
API limits
API keys default to 200 requests per hour and 20,000 requests per month.pexels.com · 1 Oct 2026
Integrations
Pexels identifies Canva, Typeform, Sketch and Airtable as API partners.help.pexels.com · 1 Oct 2026
Apps and plugins
Official tools include iOS and Android apps, a Chrome extension, Google Slides add-on, Figma plugin and Sketch plugin; a community MS Office add-in is also listed.pexels.com · 1 Oct 2026
API restrictions
The API may not be used to replicate Pexels or create wallpaper and image-gallery apps.help.pexels.com · 1 Oct 2026
Security
Pexels says it uses commercially reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data.pexels.com · 1 Oct 2026
Privacy rights
The privacy policy lists rights to access, rectify, delete, restrict, port and object to processing of personal data.pexels.com · 1 Oct 2026
Audience
Pexels says hundreds of thousands of photographers and videographers contribute and millions of people use the media, from startups to global brands.pexels.com · 1 Oct 2026
AI content policy
Pexels says uploads of content created with generative AI are not allowed.help.pexels.com · 1 Oct 2026
Support
Pexels directs API users to its Help Center for answers and troubleshooting.pexels.com · 1 Oct 2026

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