Get a huge library of free stock footage for your videos

Want to add an epic drone shot, a happy customer, a gymnast doing a double backflip, or anything else to your videos? Right in elevate.io there's a huge free library of stock videos, and it's super easy to use. Because elevate.io is the fully online video editor, you're able to access and edit stock all in the same place. Hundreds of thousands of great clips — all at your fingertips.

Why stock footage is useful

Stock footage is great for several reasons. You might have forgotten to capture a certain shot or you simply weren't able to. In elevate.io, you can add a drone shot of New York City to your videos without ever leaving the editor. Incredible drone shots without a drone or a pilot license, it couldn't be easier.

Make your videos more dynamic and engaging by using great free stock clips to elevate your storytelling.

How to use free stock video in elevate.io

1. In your project’s Media tab, click the Stock tab on the right

2. Use the Search bar to find anything you want to add

We’ll search for some stock footage of kangaroos.

3. Browse the results for something you like and drag it onto the timeline like any other clip

It will take a short while for the clip to process and be ready for editing. You can keep editing without a hitch while the clip prepares.

Tip — adding a specific selection of stock

1. Double click a stock clip in the Media tab to preview before adding it to your project.

2. Use In and Out points while previewing to add a specific selection of a stock clip to your timeline.

Level up your videos

With hundreds of thousands of free stock videos right in your editor, everyone can make pro grade videos fast and easily.