Free Stock Search PRO is an After Effects and Premiere Pro extension that locates free stock photos, vectors, and videos on Unsplash, Pixabay, and Pexels, then downloads and imports them into Adobe apps with a single click.
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Developed by Thomas Zagler – pixelsucht.net.
About Free Stock Search PRO
Free Stock Search PRO is an extension for After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign (CC 2018 and newer) that searches free stock repositories—Unsplash, Pixabay, and Pexels—and also queries Adobe Stock and Shutterstock. After locating an asset, a single click downloads the file and places or imports it directly into the active Adobe project. The returned assets are free for both commercial and non‑commercial use, though each source’s licensing terms should be verified. English keywords are recommended for optimal results. If the Creative Cloud automatic installer fails, the extension can be installed manually from its ZXP package using tools such as the Anastasiy installer or ZXP Installer. The current 1.1.0 release adds smaller thumbnails and fixes for Shutterstock links and Pixabay video thumbnails.
Features
- Searches free stock photos, vectors, and videos on Unsplash, Pixabay, and Pexels
- Also searches Adobe Stock and Shutterstock from the same extension
- One-click download that imports or places the asset directly into your Adobe app
- Works with After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator on CC 2018 and newer
- Assets can be used for both commercial and non-commercial purposes for free
- English keywords recommended for the best search results
Best for
Quickly finding and inserting free stock photos, vectors, and videos into Adobe desktop applications without leaving the workspace.
Frequently asked questions
Which Adobe apps does Free Stock Search PRO work with?
Free Stock Search PRO works with After Effects (version 15.0 and newer), Premiere Pro (version 12.0 and newer), Photoshop (version 19.0+), Illustrator (version 22.0+), and InDesign (version 13.0+), all on CC 2018 or later.
Can stock downloaded through Free Stock Search PRO be used commercially?
The extension returns assets that are free for commercial and non‑commercial use, but users should verify the current licensing terms on each source (Unsplash, Pixabay, Pexels, Adobe Stock, Shutterstock) before using them in paid projects.
What stock sites does Free Stock Search PRO search?
It searches Unsplash, Pixabay, and Pexels for free stock photos, vectors, and videos, and also allows searching Adobe Stock and Shutterstock from the same interface.
How do I install Free Stock Search PRO if Creative Cloud installation fails?
If the Creative Cloud installer fails, the extension can be installed manually from its ZXP file using the Anastasiy installer or ZXP Installer, with the necessary files and instructions available on the developer’s Adobe Exchange page.
Is Free Stock Search PRO free?
The extension is listed as free, though the stock platforms it accesses may have their own licensing terms that could include paid content.
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