Can I use Pexels photos commercially?

Short answer: Commercial use: Yes. Redistribution (e.g. reselling, other stock sites): Needs review.

Photos and videos on pexels.com are offered under the Pexels License.

Commercial use: Yes

License: Pexels License (LicenseRef-Pexels, curated_provisional)

• Every use you described is granted by Pexels License, and nothing you described is prohibited.

Redistribution (e.g. reselling, other stock sites): Needs review

License: Pexels License (LicenseRef-Pexels, curated_provisional)

• Redistributing or selling on other stock-photo or wallpaper platforms, and selling unaltered copies, are not allowed; check that your redistribution is neither.

Context

• Don't imply endorsement by people or brands shown, and don't show identifiable people in a bad light.

Sources

• Pexels License

Check it yourself (free, no key)

{
  "tool": "check_license",
  "arguments": {
    "license": "LicenseRef-Pexels",
    "intended_use": {
      "commercial_use": true
    }
  }
}

Computed from Rightshold's license profiles; not legal advice. Updated 2026-10-19. JSON · Markdown