Best stock video sites
A stock video is one that’s been recorded in a standard, commercial-style and sold to a wide audience via TV, film, radio or online video platforms.
Q. Where did the videos come from?
A. They come from all over the world, and often from professional filmmakers, designers, photographers, actors and more.
Q. What formats are available?
A. Most stock video clips are available in high-quality file formats (MP4, MOV, MKV). You can download them in the highest possible quality by clicking on the ‘High-quality’ button.
Q. Can I buy these clips on my computer?
A. No. You can’t get the best-quality files on your computer.
If you’re planning on using these videos to create a digital video for a personal website, you’ll need to use an online video editor like Camtasia or PowerDirector to edit and build a project.
Q. Can I buy these clips on-demand?
A. No. You can’t get the clips on demand from any of the providers here, nor can you buy the high-quality files on demand.
You can, however, go direct to the original supplier and buy the files to download, which makes Artgrid a good place to go for ready-made video clips.
Q. Can I download the video and listen to the sound separately?
A. Yes, but you won’t get the highest quality. Download the video, and then click ‘Play in browser’ to
open it in the background.
Top stock video sites
Here are our top picks for some of the best stock video sites:
BePrepare stock video: BePrepare offers a great mix of tutorials, tips and how-tos.
Biomatch press video: Biomatch is a video library of interesting clips from diverse areas, like fashion, tech and sports.
Cinecutre stock video: Cinecutre is a good collection of video clips, ready-made into finished product.
Video Blogger to share your videos: A resource to help with starting your own video blog.
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What is Artgrid?
Artgrid is a collection of classic stock video footage, each with accompanying text, background music and high-resolution image.
Artgrid was started in 2006 by Ben Humphreys as a resource for people working in the art and design industries.
That’s still largely the case, although the site now offers a mix of stock footage and specialist resources for creatives working in a variety of disciplines.
All the clips you’re likely to find are free to download. You’ll need to pay a little for downloadable file formats.
But if you just want the basics, and you know what you’re looking for, Artgrid is a very good choice.
How to download Artgrid clips
Choose a clip from Artgrid’s content archive, then follow the link below. You’ll be able to download the clip (a .mp4, .mkv or .flv) in one of several formats.
If you’d like to watch the clip, go to the download page and select the preferred download format.
Watch the video
Once you have your clip, you can share it via Facebook, Twitter or email. To share your video, click on the ‘Embed’ button to embed it on your website, blog, Facebook page, Twitter account or in a document. All the videos on Artgrid are available for purchase, but to order, click on the ‘Buy’ button.
Artgrid promo code
You can use our exclusive Artgrid promo code (in all caps) to save 10% on all purchases made on Artgrid.
The code can only be used once.
Visit the promo code page for full details of its conditions.
If you want to save even more money, why not use Artgrid promo code STOCKPOT25. This will get you 25% off your first purchase.
Artgrid discount code
Artgrid is a site that offers professional stock footage at very low prices. To make the deal even sweeter, click on the ‘Code’ button and you’ll be able to take up to 40% off your purchase.
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