Video, Images and Sounds - Good Tools #14

60+ places where to find free multimedia resources ready for re-use

Hello and welcome back to a new edition of Good Tools dedicated to finding free content, especially in the context of content publishers looking for free resources where to get images, music and video footage that can be re-used for free.

I have manually checked and reviewed each resource included and I think you will find quite a number or resources that have lots of good usable content.

Specifically in this issue:

1. Free Image Libraries

2. Image Search Engines

3. Free Illustrations

4. Free Icons

5. Free Stock Video Footage

6. Free Music for Video and Podcasts

For those who want to dig deeper in this direction, it’s finally available the Content Finder Toolkit which includes 500+ sources and many more useful sections.

The good news is that it is 100% free for everyone to access.

Go check it out and let me have your feedback.

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The Content Finder Toolkit

One-stop webpage where to find all the content you may need.

• Newsletter Directories

• Images, Icons, Cutouts Libraries

• Free Music and Sound Sources

• Top Sources To Discover New Tools / Apps

• Quotes and Citations Sources

• Films and Documentaries

• Alternative Search Engines

• Tools To Monitor Webpages

• Tools To Create RSS Feeds

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Enjoy this issue.

Robin Good

Video, Images and Sounds Resources

1) Free Image Libraries

• Unsplash
  High-quality, artistic photos contributed by a global community of photographers.

• Pixabay
  Diverse collection of high-quality images, illustrations, vector graphics, and videos.

• Pexels
  High-quality stock photos sourced from a community of photographers.

• Flickr CC
  Photo-sharing platform has many images under a Creative Commons license.

• Gratisography
  Unique and quirky high-resolution photos captured by photographer Ryan McGuire.

2) Search Engines for Images

• CC Search
  Tool for searching various platforms for Creative Commons-licensed content.

  Aggregates results from multiple sources like Flickr, Wikimedia Commons, and more. Allows users to filter results based on license type.
  100% free.

• VisualHunt
  Aggregates high-quality, free images from various sources. Offers an advanced search feature with filters for colors, licenses, and orientation.

• Muzli
  Search engine for design inspiration allows to find quality images by color, style or keyword.
  100% free.

• Openverse
  An open-source project by Creative Commons for discovering and attributing CC-licensed images.
  100% free.

• LibreStock
  Search engine that compiles results from multiple free stock photo websites.

  Allows users to search for high-quality images under different categories.

• MorgueFile
  Repository of high quality, free stock photos for creatives. Search and categories for browsing. Allows images download ands re-use without the need for attribution.

• ZoomMyApp
  Image search app looks across all available online image libraries. More than 200 000 photos licensed under Creative Commons Zero & Public Domain from 50 different sources. One-time $4.99

• Vecteezy
  Search for images, illustrations, vectors and a lot more. Free version offefrs up to max 10 downloads per day.

3) Free Video Stock Footage

• Dareful
  High-quality cinematic 4K and HD videos. Specializes in dramatic and visually appealing footage.

• Videvo
  Offers a mix of free and premium stock footage. Provides a wide range of video categories and resolutions and allows users to contribute their own footage.

• Videezy
  Offers a diverse collection of free HD and 4K videos. Includes footage in various categories, including nature, urban, and more. Users can contribute.

• Mazwai
  Focuses on providing free creative commons-licensed videos. Offers a curated selection of visually stunning videos. Emphasizes quality over quantity in its collection.

• Pixabay Videos
  High-quality videos in different categories. Allows for free commercial use without attribution.

• Coverr
  Beautiful and engaging videos for website backgrounds. Offers a curated selection of HD videos. Regularly adds new and trendy footage to its collection.

• Adobe Stock
  Stock media platform that offers free assets along with premium content. High-quality videos with professional production standards. Seamless integration with Adobe Creative Cloud.

• Ignite HD
  Free HD video clips for commercial use. Focus on many topics, including technology, lifestyle, and more.

• Vidsplay
  Free stock videos. Search or browse by category. All footage is free to use for any personal or commercial purposes with attribution. Categorized into various themes.

  Multiple resolutions, including 4K.

• Motion Elements
  Free and premium stock footage. Specializes in motion graphics, animations, and video elements.

• Pexels
  Free stock videos. High-quality footage available in different resolutions.

  Allows for free commercial use without attribution.

• Veed.io
  Online video editing platform also provides free stock videos.

• Pond5
  Marketplace for stock media, offers also many high quality free videos.

• Freepik
  Free stock videos categorized into different themes for both personal and commercial use.

• Mixkit
  Part of Envato content marketplaces offers free stock videos, music, and more.

• LifeofVids
  Collection of free high quality videos and loops. Offers artistic and visually appealing footage.

• Free Stock Video
  Free stock videos for both personal and commercial use.

• MotionPlaces
  Focuses on travel-related free stock videos.

• FreeNatureStock
  Specializes in providing free nature-themed stock videos.

  Offers serene and visually appealing footage of landscapes and wildlife.

4) Free Music for Video/Podcasts

• Unminus
  High-quality, royalty-free music tracks. Focuses on simplicity, offering a limited but curated selection of tracks. Licensing model allows for free use in commercial work.

• Bensound
  Free and premium music options. Requires attribution for free use.

• Sampld
  Curates and showcases music from various independent artists including a selection of free music tracks for creative projects. Aims to support indie musicians.

• Mubert
  AI-generated music in real-time. Focuses on creating adaptive and customizable music according to your specs.

• Joystock
  Library of free music tracks.

• Icons8
  Free music section. Diverse range of genres. Free and premium options.

5) Icons

• The Noun Project
  The best. Huge collection of symbols and icons. Customize, save, and export.

  Icons are contributed by a global community of designers.
  Free and paid.

• Icon Archive
  Repository of diverse icon sets.
  Free and premium options.

• Icon Hunt
  Curated selection of free icons from various sources.
  100% free.

• Icon Scout
  A platform offering a wide range of premium and free icons.
  Free and premium.

• Icon Finder
  Large collection. Advanced search filters and customization options.

  Free and premium.

• Icons8
  Large collection of free icons for personal and commercial use. Offers icons in various styles and formats.
  Free and premium.

• GlyphSearch
  Search engine for finding SVG icons. Quick preview and discovery of vector icons.
  100% free.

• BoxIcons
  Focus on clean and consistent icons. Available in different styles, including solid and outlined.
  100% free.

• Endless Icons
  Collection of minimalist and stylish icons. Icons available for free download without attribution.

  100% free.

• Icon Duck
  Curated collection of high-quality icons. Variety of icon styles and themes.

  100% free.

• 3D Icons
  Specializes in three-dimensional icons.
  100% free.

• Icony
  Offers icons for web and app design. Icons available in various styles and categories.
  Free and premium.

• IconHub
  Diverse collection of free and premium icons. Different styles, including flat and line icons. Customization options available.
  Free and premium.

• Smash Icons
  Focuses on high-quality icons with a modern aesthetic.

  100% Free with attribution.

• Tilda Free Icons
  Collection of free icons suitable for web and app design from Tilda Publishing.

  Available for both personal and commercial projects.
  100% Free.

• Icon Set

  Offers a variety of free icon sets in different styles.

  100% Free.

• Icon Packs
  Curates and showcases different free icon packs. Links to various sources offering complete sets of icons. Users can explore and download entire sets.
  100% Free.

• Eva Icons
  Set of open-source customizable icons. Consistent and modern design language. Icons available in different formats and styles.
  100% Free.

6) Illustrations

• Undraw
  Collection of customizable illustrations. Simplicity and modern design.

  All illustrations are free to use, even for commercial projects.
  100% Free.

• FreeImages
  Stock photo platform with a section for free illustrations.

  Offers both free and premium illustrations.

  Mix of free and premium.

• Mixkit
  Provides a variety of free assets, including illustrations.

  All assets are free to use without attribution.
  100% Free.

• Pixabay

  Focuses on customizable illustrations of human figures.

  All illustrations are free to use without attribution.
  100% Free.

• Humaans
  Provides hand-drawn and open-source doodle illustrations.

  Allows for easy customization and adaptation. All illustrations are free for personal and commercial use.
  100% Free.

• OpenDoodles
  A curated collection of high-quality illustrations. Many styles and themes.

  All illustrations are free to use without attribution.
  100% Free.

• Illustrations
  Large collection of free illustrations for personal and commercial use.
  Mix of free and premium.

• Icons8
  Large collection of free illustrations for personal and commercial use.

  Premium options available.
  Mix of free and premium.

• Vectorstock
  Stock vector marketplace with a section for free vectors. Offers both free and premium illustrations.

  Mix of free and premium.

• 123 Free Vectors
  Free vector illustrations. Diverse themes and styles. Free for personal and commercial use.
  100% Free.

• IllustAC
  A collection of free and open-source illustrations with a range of themes and styles. Free for personal and commercial use.
  100% Free.

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