Pixabay, Free image, illustration, graphic, and video bank Free image, illustration, graphic, and video bank
Image banks
Description: Pixabay is a platform that provides over 4 million free stock photos, illustrations, vector graphics, and videos for personal and commercial use. Users can search for and download high-quality images and other visual content without worrying about copyright restrictions. Users can search for specific images or browse through categories. Once they find the desired image, they can download it in various sizes and formats for their projects. Pixabay images can be used for different purposes under different licenses and are available immediately without having to ask for author permission. Pixabay is free to use and does not require signing up or having an account to download images, but creating an account allows users to contribute to the platform by uploading their own content. Pixabay was developed by Hans Braxmeier and Simon Steinberger.
Evaluation: Pixabay is a useful tool for finding suitable pictures, illustrations, graphics and videos for different purposes. Pictures can be accessed and downloaded immediately free of copyright, so it is a very handy resource. Basic IT skills required for navigation.
Cost: Free without registration
Type Of Interaction:
Individual work,
Content:
Website/other users supply,
Usability and tech notes ▼
Time efficiency 
Time needed to learn how to use a tool and its time-saving potential: Medium
Interface language(s) The number of languages in which the tool is currently available/adaptable to: English
Respect for privacy What data does the tool collect and why? What security measures are there? GDPR compliant? : Medium. Pixabay gathers personal information necessary for the operation of the service, including data voluntarily provided by users. It also collects cookies, some for targeted advertising, which can yet be opted out of. While its privacy policy mentions the storage and processing of data in various countries, it does not provide specific details about security measures in place to protect user data. Pixabay’s privacy policy references obtaining consent when necessary, such as for direct marketing purposes, and informs about the right to opt out of marketing communications. It also acknowledges users' rights to access, rectify, delete, or restrict data processing. Pixabay does not state compliance with the GDPR. See more here.
Saving work for future use Can work be saved for future use?: Yes, images can be saved in a profile.
Any other relevant information:
- Installation required?: No
- Compatibility/ Operating System: All operating systems