Video editing · Beginner tutorial 2026
How to Use Pexels Video
Pexels Video is a video editing tool built for Content creators and Marketers. This step-by-step tutorial walks you through setup and your first project — no prior editing experience required. You can follow along free (Fully free).
Pexels Video tutorial: step by step
Search by keyword or category
Head to the Pexels Video site and start with the free option (Fully free). Once you are in, search by keyword or category — this is where most of your creative decisions begin, so take a moment to explore the interface before diving in.
Download free video clip
Next, download free video clip. Lean on No attribution required to speed this up. Small adjustments here have the biggest impact on how professional your final video looks.
Use in any project commercially
Finally, use in any project commercially. Pexels Video handles the heavy lifting here, but always preview the result before you publish so the pacing, captions, and audio line up. This is the stage where Pexels Video shines for content creators.
Tips to get more out of Pexels Video
- • Use Completely free to work faster — it's one of the reasons Pexels Video is rated 4.5/5.
- • Use No attribution required to work faster — it's one of the reasons Pexels Video is rated 4.5/5.
- • Use 4K quality available to work faster — it's one of the reasons Pexels Video is rated 4.5/5.
Common mistakes to avoid
- • Popular clips become overused
- • No custom licensing tier
- • Smaller catalog than paid services
Works with your stack
Pexels Video integrates with Canva, Adobe Premiere, DaVinci Resolve — handy when you are stitching it into an existing faceless YouTube or short-form pipeline.
Ready to try Pexels Video?
First stop for any budget creator needing free B-roll and background footage.
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Pexels Video tutorial FAQ
Is Pexels Video hard to learn?
No. Most people create their first video editing project within an hour. Pexels Video is best for Content creators and Marketers, and the 3-step workflow above covers everything you need to get started.
Do I need editing experience to use Pexels Video?
Not really. The best free stock video source — high quality, truly free, and easy to search. The interface is built so beginners can produce a finished video without prior editing skills, though features like Completely free reward a little practice.
Is there a free way to try Pexels Video?
Yes — Fully free. That's more than enough to follow this tutorial end-to-end before deciding whether to upgrade. See the full Pexels Video pricing for paid tier details.
What can I make with Pexels Video?
Pexels Video is designed for Content creators, Marketers, Journalists. It integrates with Canva, Adobe Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, so it slots neatly into most faceless YouTube and short-form workflows.