Best Stock Media Sites for Arabic Designers in 2025 (Free + Paid)
A curated list of the best stock photo, video, and graphic sites for Arabic designers — from fully free options to premium platforms accessible at low cost via Wetrn.
Free Stock Sites (No Subscription Required)
Unsplash
High-quality photos, free for commercial use. Best for lifestyle, nature, and architectural photography. Limited to photos only.
Pexels
Free photos and videos under the Pexels license (commercial use allowed). Good variety, growing video library.
Pixabay
Large collection of free photos, illustrations, vectors, and videos. Quality varies but the library is extensive.
Freepik (Free Tier)
Thousands of free vectors and PSDs with attribution. The free tier is limited — premium content requires a subscription.
Premium Sites (Accessible via Wetrn)
Shutterstock
400M+ assets. The go-to for photos, vectors, and videos. Direct subscriptions cost $29–$199/month; via Wetrn, significantly cheaper.
Adobe Stock
Deep Creative Cloud integration. Best for designers using Photoshop, Illustrator, or Premiere Pro. Direct: $29.99–$79.99/month; via Wetrn, much more affordable.
Envato Elements
Best for templates — After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, website templates, fonts. Direct: $16.50/month; via Wetrn, cheaper per asset.
Freepik Premium
Unlimited vectors, PSDs, mockups. Excellent for UI design and marketing. Direct: $9.99/month; via Wetrn, cost-effective per download.
iStock
Getty Images-owned premium stock site with unique editorial and creative content. Higher prices but unique assets.
Best Strategy for Arabic Designers
- Use Unsplash/Pexels for lifestyle photos where no budget is available
- Use Freepik free tier for simple vector elements
- Subscribe to Wetrn for access to Shutterstock, Adobe Stock, Envato, and Freepik Premium at a fraction of the combined cost
This hybrid approach gives you the best of both worlds — free resources for simple needs, premium quality when it matters.
