We want to make using stock footage as simple, open, and legally secure as possible for creators around the world.

What is allowed?

  • Free for everyone: All videos on NEEDVID are completely free to download and use.
  • Commercial use: You can use our footage in commercial projects, including monetized YouTube videos, social media campaigns, website designs, corporate presentations, and advertisements.
  • No permission required: You can edit, cut, alter, or manipulate our video files to fit your creative needs without asking for permission.
  • No attribution required: You do not need to give credit or link back to NEEDVID (though it is always appreciated as it helps our free community grow!).

What is NOT allowed?

  • No resale: You cannot download our raw, unedited video files and sell or redistribute them on other stock media platforms or wallpaper networks.
  • No false ownership: You cannot claim ownership or copyright over raw, unedited NEEDVID video files.
  • Defamatory use: You cannot use our footage depicting identifiable people or brands in a defamatory, offensive, or illegal context.