> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.hoopai.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Pixabay

> Browse and use free royalty-free stock images from Pixabay directly inside the Hoop platform.

Media Storage offers a built-in Pixabay integration, giving you access to a vast library of royalty-free stock media. With just a few clicks, you can browse and use professional images at no extra cost.

## Accessing Pixabay

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Media Storage">
    Click **Media Storage** in the left navigation sidebar.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Pixabay from the dropdown">
    In the filter dropdown, select **Pixabay**. The library switches to display Pixabay's content catalog.

    <Frame caption="Pixabay filter option in Media Storage dropdown">
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/hoopai-84ec0cdc/FZKrq1mleUCO75xo/images/media-storage-pixabay-1.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=FZKrq1mleUCO75xo&q=85&s=2abdaaad08faa681e81de2532c8386b1" alt="Select Pixabay from the filter dropdown" width="1143" height="395" data-path="images/media-storage-pixabay-1.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Search for images">
    Once the Pixabay option is selected, a search bar appears. Search for imagery that fits your project.

    <Frame caption="Pixabay search results within Media Storage">
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/hoopai-84ec0cdc/FZKrq1mleUCO75xo/images/media-storage-pixabay-2.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=FZKrq1mleUCO75xo&q=85&s=da654df29ddb8770e7122cd5b22ab153" alt="Search Pixabay for images" width="1135" height="607" data-path="images/media-storage-pixabay-2.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select and use an image">
    Click an image to preview it. Use **Add Image to My Media** to save it to your personal media library, or insert it directly into your content.

    <Frame caption="Pixabay image options including Add Image to My Media">
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/hoopai-84ec0cdc/FZKrq1mleUCO75xo/images/media-storage-pixabay-3.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=FZKrq1mleUCO75xo&q=85&s=0033d4b1094c5b952e0fdc5603653c74" alt="Add a Pixabay image to your media library" width="1644" height="560" data-path="images/media-storage-pixabay-3.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  When you select an image from Pixabay, a copy is stored on Hoop's servers to ensure it remains accessible even if the original is removed. Images will only appear in My Media if you manually save them using **Add Image to My Media**; otherwise, they stay hidden to keep your library clutter-free. This ensures your images remain intact across funnels, blogs, and emails without broken links.
</Note>

## Using Pixabay images

Once added to your media library, Pixabay images are available everywhere in the platform:

* Page builder image elements in funnels and websites
* Email template images
* Blog post featured images
* Social media post graphics
* Course lesson thumbnails

## Pixabay license

All Pixabay content is released under the **Pixabay License**, which permits free commercial use with no attribution required. You may crop, resize, and edit images freely.

<Tip>
  Use Pixabay's vector and illustration categories for clean, scalable graphics that look great at any size on your landing pages and social posts. Vectors scale without quality loss, unlike photographs.
</Tip>