How to Use Pixabay to Find Copyright Free Music, Videos and Images (2024)
TLDRThe video script offers a step-by-step guide on utilizing Pixabay, a platform for obtaining copyright-free music, videos, and images. It emphasizes the ease of searching and downloading assets for both personal and commercial use without the need for payment or subscription. The video also highlights the importance of checking the content license to ensure legal use, and outlines restrictions such as prohibition against selling or distributing the content without modification, and not using it for commercial purposes involving trademarks or in a misleading manner. The guide encourages users to explore various content types and even upload their own contributions.
Takeaways
- π Introduction to Pixabay as a platform for finding copyright-free assets.
- π¨ Explanation of the challenges in finding free images for personal or commercial use online.
- πΌοΈ Steps on how to search for and download royalty-free images on Pixabay.
- β οΈ Warning about advertisements and paid plans mixed with free content on the platform.
- πΈ Clarification on the licensing terms for free images, including the lack of need for attribution.
- π« Restrictions on using the content, such as prohibitions on selling or distributing the content without modification.
- π Prohibitions against using content featuring trademarks, logos, or brands for commercial purposes.
- π₯ Instructions on searching for different types of content like vectors, illustrations, and videos.
- π΅ Guidance on finding and downloading music or sound effects from Pixabay.
- π Emphasis on checking the specific license for each content before downloading.
- π Option to upload and share personal content on Pixabay for wider reach and use.
Q & A
What is Pixabay and what type of assets can you find there?
-Pixabay is a platform where you can find various assets such as photos, videos, music, and sound effects for free.
How do you search for assets on Pixabay?
-To search for assets on Pixabay, you need to go to pixabay.com and enter a search term for the type of asset you need, such as 'donuts', and press enter to see the available images or other assets.
What should you be cautious of when searching for images on Pixabay?
-When searching for images on Pixabay, be cautious of the ad section that might display paid plans from other platforms, which are different from the free images offered by Pixabay itself.
How can you ensure that the content you want to download from Pixabay is free to use?
-Before downloading content from Pixabay, you should check the content license, usually found at the top right of the page for the selected image, to ensure it is free and understand any usage conditions.
Are there any restrictions on using the free content from Pixabay?
-Yes, there are restrictions such as not selling or distributing the content in its standalone, unchanged form, not using it for commercial purposes related to goods and services if it includes trademarks, logos, or brands, and not using it in a misleading or deceptive manner.
Can you modify and adapt the content from Pixabay into new works?
-Yes, you can modify and adapt the content from Pixabay into new works, although there might be some restrictions to be aware of.
What should you do if you want to use a Pixabay image for commercial purposes?
-If you want to use a Pixabay image for commercial purposes, you should first check the content license to ensure that commercial use is allowed and be aware of any specific restrictions.
How do you download an image from Pixabay?
-To download an image from Pixabay, click on the download option, choose the size of the image you want, and then click on 'download' to start the download process.
How can you search for different types of content on Pixabay, such as vectors or videos?
-To search for different types of content on Pixabay, like vectors or videos, you can change the section (e.g., from images to vectors) before pressing enter to search for the specific type of asset you need.
What additional features does Pixabay offer to users?
-Pixabay allows users to upload their own content, log in or join the platform for a better user experience, and search for specific users who publish content on the platform.
Outlines
π¨ Finding Copyright-Free Assets on Pixabay
This paragraph introduces viewers to the process of finding copyright-free assets for their projects. It highlights the challenges of searching for free images online due to the prevalence of paid content. The speaker then introduces Pixabay as a platform that offers a wide range of assets, including photos, videos, and music, all available for free. The paragraph guides users on how to navigate to Pixabay's website, perform searches for specific assets, and emphasizes the importance of checking the content license to ensure the assets are free to use without attribution or with certain restrictions. It also outlines the prohibitions on selling or distributing the content in its original form, using it for commercial purposes related to goods and services, and employing it in illegal, misleading, or deceptive manners. The speaker concludes by demonstrating how to download an image and reiterates that the content can be used for both personal and commercial purposes.
π Exploring Different Types of Content on Pixabay
In this paragraph, the speaker continues the discussion on utilizing Pixabay by showing how to search for various types of content beyond images. The focus shifts to searching for vectors and videos, using 'donuts' as an example. The paragraph explains how to change the content type in the search section and provides a brief overview of the different types of content available on Pixabay, such as illustrations, photos, vectors, and videos. It also touches on the option to search for music and sound effects, as well as the possibility to search for specific users. The paragraph concludes by encouraging users to explore the platform further, upload their content, and join the community for a better experience. The speaker reminds viewers to like and subscribe for more helpful content.
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Keywords
π‘Copyright Free
π‘Pixabay
π‘Royalty Free Images
π‘Content License
π‘Attribution
π‘Restrictions
π‘Standalone Basis
π‘Merchandise
π‘Misleading or Deceptive Manner
π‘Search Functionality
π‘Uploading Content
Highlights
Introduction to using Pixabay for finding copyright-free assets.
Explanation of common frustrations with finding paid images online.
Description of Pixabay as a platform for free assets including music, videos, and images.
Instructions on navigating to Pixabay's website for asset searching.
Demonstration of searching for specific assets like 'note'.
Warning about advertisement sections on Pixabay.
Clarification on the availability of royalty-free images on Pixabay.
Details on viewing and understanding the content license of an image.
Information on allowed usage of free content without needing to attribute the author.
Explanation of restrictions on using the content, such as prohibition of selling or distributing standalone.
Guidelines on prohibited commercial use related to trademarks, logos, or brands.
Instructions on avoiding illegal, misleading, or deceptive use of the content.
Prohibition of using content as part of a trademark, design mark, or business name.
Process of downloading a specific image by selecting the download option and size.
How to search for other types of content like illustrations, vectors, videos, or music.
Option to upload personal content or join Pixabay's platform for better usage.
Encouragement to like, subscribe, and watch the next video for more helpful content.