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Storyblocks

Subscription stock video, audio and images, with an API for platforms under Standard and Enhanced API licenses.

Stock video Stock photos and images Music libraries Sound effects Library

Price
Free tier
API test keys: unlimited searches and 5 free downloads...
Commercial use
With conditions
Storyblocks Individual / Small Business / Business licenses; Standard and Enhanced API licenses
Credit the author
Not needed
No credit needed
Agent access
Public API
API key needed

Rules for your agent

- Storyblocks (Stock video, Stock photos and images, Music libraries, Sound effects). Subscription stock video, audio and images, with an API for platforms under Standard and Enhanced API licenses. Price: free tier; commercial use with conditions; no credit needed; ship inside your app with conditions; no AI training on its content.
  Connect: API docs https://documentation.storyblocks.com/ (API key needed).
  Rule: Keep the embedded copyright and ID metadata in files.
  Rule: Use the Enhanced API license for broadcast or OTT; Standard covers web, social and paid ads.
  Rule: Do not share raw files, build third-party templates or use content for ML/AI.
  Rule: Stay within the channel count: Individual and Small Business cover one YouTube channel.
  License: https://www.storyblocks.com/license/individual-license (checked 2026-10-10; details: https://agentgid.com/assets/storyblocks/)

Paste it into your prompt or AGENTS.md. It is built from the license and API terms below.

License

LicenseStoryblocks Individual / Small Business / Business licenses; Standard and Enhanced API licenses
Commercial useCommercial use with conditions
CreditNo credit needed
Inside your app or gameShip inside your app with conditions
Monetized YouTubeMonetized YouTube with conditions
Content IDSays it helps prevent Content ID claims for users; no allowlist details.
AI trainingBanned by the terms
Bots and bulk downloadsNot stated
Rules
  • Keep the embedded copyright and ID metadata in files.
  • Use the Enhanced API license for broadcast or OTT; Standard covers web, social and paid ads.
  • Do not share raw files, build third-party templates or use content for ML/AI.
  • Stay within the channel count: Individual and Small Business cover one YouTube channel.

Connect it to an agent

MCP serverNone found
APIAPI docs · key needed
Status pagestatus.storyblocks.com

Pricing

FreeAPI test keys: unlimited searches and 5 free downloads per content type.
Paid from—
Usage priceAPI: custom quote. Web plans from EUR 18/month billed annually (Essentials); Unlimited All Access EUR 25/month annual (viewed from the EU).
Good to knowThe perpetual right covers only works completed during a paid term. Unreleased footage is used at your own risk. Markets '100% human-made' assets.

Sources

Read on Oct 10, 2026: storyblocks.com/resources/business-solutions/api, storyblocks.com/license, storyblocks.com/license/individual-license, storyblocks.com/pricing, status.storyblocks.com, storyblocks.com/api, documentation.storyblocks.com/.

Not confirmed: API rate limits and auth (documentation.storyblocks.com is a JS app, not readable); USD prices.

Not legal advice. Check the license page before you ship.

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