{
  "question": "Can I use Pexels videos on a monetized YouTube channel?",
  "slug": "can-i-use-pexels-videos-on-youtube",
  "url": "https://www.rightshold.com/answers/can-i-use-pexels-videos-on-youtube",
  "short_answer": "Monetized video, edited: Yes.",
  "framing": "Videos on pexels.com are offered under the Pexels License.",
  "checks": [
    {
      "label": "Monetized video, edited",
      "license": "LicenseRef-Pexels",
      "license_name": "Pexels License",
      "intended_use": {
        "commercial_use": true,
        "modification": true
      },
      "verdict": "permitted",
      "answer": "Yes",
      "findings": [
        "Every use you described is granted by Pexels License, and nothing you described is prohibited."
      ],
      "duties": [],
      "curation": "curated_provisional",
      "official_text": "https://www.pexels.com/license/"
    }
  ],
  "context": [
    "Don't imply endorsement by people or brands shown.",
    "Summary — verify against the official license text before relying on it: https://www.pexels.com/license/",
    "Attribution is not required (appreciated).",
    "Don't imply endorsement of your product by people or brands in the imagery, and don't show identifiable people in a bad light: check both before using a photo in ads."
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "title": "Pexels License",
      "url": "https://www.pexels.com/license/"
    }
  ],
  "check_it_yourself": {
    "mcp": {
      "tool": "check_license",
      "arguments": {
        "license": "LicenseRef-Pexels",
        "intended_use": {
          "commercial_use": true,
          "modification": true
        }
      }
    },
    "rest": "POST https://www.rightshold.com/v1/licenses/check"
  },
  "computed_from": "Rightshold license profiles at render time; not legal advice",
  "updated": "2026-10-19"
}