Stock Search by Vakago Tools lets you browse and import free images, vectors, music and video directly within Adobe apps such as After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Audition, with a few clicks and no extra cost.
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About Stock Search
Stock Search is a free extension from Vakago Tools that adds a searchable library of free stock files inside Adobe Creative Cloud applications. The extension can locate images, vector graphics, music and video, giving you access to millions of free assets without leaving your workflow. It integrates with Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro and Audition, allowing you to insert stock files into documents, video projects and animations in just a few clicks. The free edition downloads assets in high quality; a separate PRO version is offered for 4K and higher resolutions. Version 1.2.8, released in February 2025, adds improved compatibility with corporate VPNs. Supported hosts include Premiere Pro 15.0+, After Effects 18.0+, Illustrator 25.0+, InDesign 16.4+ and Audition 13.0+.
Features
- Search free images, vector graphics, music and videos
- Access to millions of free stock files inside Adobe apps
- Integrates into Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects and Premiere Pro
- Add stock files to documents, video projects and animations in a few clicks
- Downloads stock files in high quality
- Free version, with a PRO version for 4K or higher quality
Best for
Adding free stock images, vectors, music and video to Adobe projects without leaving the application.
Frequently asked questions
What versions of After Effects and Premiere Pro does Stock Search support?
Stock Search supports Premiere Pro version 15.0 and later, and After Effects version 18.0 and later. It also works with Illustrator 25.0+, InDesign 16.4+, and Audition 13.0+.
Does Stock Search download 4K stock files?
The free version downloads assets in high quality but does not provide 4K or higher resolution files; those are available only in the separate PRO edition.
Is Stock Search free to use?
Yes, Stock Search is offered as a free extension. A paid PRO version exists for higher‑resolution assets, but the free edition can be used at no cost.
Does Stock Search work behind a corporate VPN?
Version 1.2.8 adds improved compatibility with corporate VPNs, so the extension should function when used behind a VPN.
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