Graphics & Video

Visual elements like images, graphics, and videos draw the eye to your content and capture your audience’s attention much better than plain text alone. These visuals can be used in so many different applications from social media content, to advertisements, to online courses or events. Incorporating these elements also helps your audience get a feel for what your business or brand is all about.

While you can hire someone to create your images and graphics or edit your videos, these are also highly valuable skills that can be learned and developed through practice. There are a number of fantastic options for creating and editing visual elements, some of which are designed to be very simple and intuitive to use. The best part about doing the creating and editing yourself is that it allows your unique style and creative vision to shine through. If this really isn’t for you or you need to prioritize, you can also hire out.

Below are some of our favorite websites and software tools for working with images, graphics, and videos, several of which are free! For our recommendations on cameras, tripods, video editing laptops, lighting, and other equipment, see Hardware & Gear.

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Image Editing & Graphic Design

What They OfferCanva is a browser-based graphic design powerhouse. Their service includes both free and paid plans, and comes with a vast range of customizable templates, unique fonts, design elements, tools, and more.
Our ThoughtsWe love Canva! Their huge selection of graphics, shapes, frames, and more make it quick and easy to create designs, and the templates are great for sparking inspiration. Highly recommend at least trying it!
What They OfferGIMP, or GNU Image Manipulation Program, is a free and open-source design tool similar to Photoshop. The downloadable software has a whole suite of tools and settings with support for addons.
Our ThoughtsWhile GIMP may have all the tools you need and more, the one thing it doesn’t have is a simple, beginner-friendly user interface. This is best for more advanced users or those familiar with Adobe Photoshop.

Video Editing

What They OfferFilmora is a video editing program with all the essentials – lighting and audio adjustment, titles and effects, fast or slow motion, and more.
Our ThoughtsWe’ve been using Filmora for a few years now and it has more than enough capabilities and features for our needs! It is fairly user friendly and quick to learn.
What They OfferPremiere Pro is a professional-level video editing software with everything you’ll need to create your next masterpiece. It can also export directly to social.
Our ThoughtsAdobe is the industry leader in software for creative work, and Adobe Premiere Pro won’t disappoint. This is a top choice for video editing programs.

Stock Images & Video

What They OfferMillions of images, video, illustrations, vectors, and more. Owned by Getty.
What They OfferImages, video, illustrations, editorial, and more. Also has graphic design templates.
What They OfferPrimarily focused on high-quality video footage; well-organized for browsing.
What They OfferMainly music but has video – video plan is a subscription rather than credits!
What They OfferIntegrates with Adobe Creative Cloud apps; includes Photoshop templates.
What They OfferKnown for top-quality images and footage, including editorial content.