# 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](https://www.pexels.com/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](https://www.pexels.com/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](https://www.pexels.com/license/)

## Check it yourself (free, no key)
```json
{
  "tool": "check_license",
  "arguments": {
    "license": "LicenseRef-Pexels",
    "intended_use": {
      "commercial_use": true
    }
  }
}
```
REST: POST https://www.rightshold.com/v1/licenses/check

_Computed from Rightshold's license profiles; not legal advice. Updated 2026-10-19. JSON: https://www.rightshold.com/answers/can-i-use-pexels-photos-commercially.json_