This is a must-see for beginners looking for ready-to-use materials for blogs, social media, presentations, flyers, etc.
In this article, we will explain the free materials available on the image and video stock site PIXTA, as well as the differences between the free and paid plans.
What are PIXTA's free materials?
PIXTA offers "free materials" that you can download simply by registering as a free member.
- Free images, illustrations, videos, and flyer templates
- Updated weekly and changed
- Both personal and commercial use is possible (please check the terms of use)
Note: Even free materials must comply with PIXTA's terms of use, such as "scope of processing" and "redistribution."
▶ Check out PIXTA's free materials
How to find free materials on PIXTA
Introduction,Register for free membership on PIXTAand log in.
When you move your cursor over "Free Materials" at the top, a menu will appear.
If you want to view all the free materials, click on "Free Materials Top." If you want to download flyer templates, click on "Free Flyer Templates Top."
Click on "See more" to the right of each category displayed, or on the thumbnail image, author name link, etc.
▶ Search for free materials on PIXTA
Images and illustrations
You can download 4 free images and illustrations per month, updated weekly.
Clicking on the thumbnail image will take you to the download screen. Check the "Terms of Use for Free Materials" checkbox on the right and click the "JPG" or other button to download the image.
Below are the free materials that I actually downloaded.
*The capacity and size have been reduced, but the brightness and color have not been changed.
Stock footage
Similarly, you are limited to four free video clips updated weekly.
Similarly, if you click on a thumbnail image, you will be taken to a screen where you can download it. Check the box for "Terms of Use for Free Materials" and click on the button "Start Free Download" to download it.
Due to the large size of the file, downloading and uploading will take some time.
Flyer templates
There are plenty of free flyer templates available. If you move the cursor over "Free Materials" in the top menu of the official website, the following items will be displayed and you can select them.
- Free flyer templates
- Beauty and Esthetics Templates
- List of job and recruitment templates
- Restaurant template list
Click on the thumbnail image of the flyer to display the download screen. Check the "Free Design Template Terms of Use" on the right and check the box.
Then you can download it by pressing a button such as "Free Download".
Instructions on how to use and customize the flyers are provided in the "How to Create" guide in the "Free Materials" menu, as well as within the template.
There is a place to insert images, so you can purchase PIXTA's free or paid materials and insert them.
▶ See a list of free PIXTA materials
My impressions after using PIXTA's free materials
I actually tried downloading some of PIXTA's free materials, and because they are large in size, they are easy to use in a variety of media, and the quality is also high.
The author is a contractor.Use a flat-rate planIn terms of usability, the free plan has fewer search functions than the paid plan, and I think it is more intuitive to use. Therefore, it is a good option for beginners to try out how to use PIXTA.
You can only download 4 images and 4 videos, so it may be difficult to find an image or video that matches the image you want to use. You can try it out and check it out before paying for it.
There was a wide variety of free flyer templates to choose from. However, they are PowerPoint files, so if you have no experience using the software, it may take some time to learn how to use them.
I opened this file in Google Slides and was able to edit it.
The free materials are recommended for those who want to try something free of charge or who want to refine the design of a flyer or proposal.
What is the difference between PIXTA's paid plan?
Free materials are convenient, but they also have the following limitations:
| Comparison items | Free materials | Paid (flat rate) |
|---|---|---|
| Number of materials | Images: 4 Video: 4 points Flyer templates: many | Choose from over tens of millions of items |
| Scope of use | Commercial use OK (within the terms and conditions) | Commercial use OK, wide range of uses |
| resolution | Basically medium resolution | High resolution for printing |
The free images and videos are only for your trial use or if they match the image you want to use.
There are many free flyer templates, so you can use as many as you like. However, you will need to insert images in the designated areas of the flyer, so you will need to take your own photos or download them from PIXTA.
▶ Check out PIXTA's paid plans
Summary: Try it for free first
If you become a free member of PIXTA, you can start using high-quality materials for free.
It is designed to be safe for beginners and individual users to use, so it is best to try it out first and then upgrade to a paid plan if necessary.
