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Dareful
What it is
Dareful is a web library for downloading free HD and 4K stock video clips. The site describes a collection of hundreds of clips and displays 242 videos; visitors can search, browse category tags, and sort by popular or recent. Dareful says the clips may be used in personal and commercial projects under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, and asks users to link back to the site. Its Free plan costs nothing and includes unlimited downloads, with a maximum resolution of 4K. The site says downloading starts by clicking a video and does not require a credit card. One listed clip, Snowy Tree Branches, is a 21-second MP4 at 1920 × 1080 and 59.94 fps. Dareful says its stock videos were shot by Joel Holland, its founder and the founder of VideoBlocks. The founder describes the footage as intended to be accessible to video hobbyists and enthusiasts. The About page provides an email contact for questions.
For and against
For
- Free plan includes unlimited downloads
- Clips are offered for personal and commercial projects
- Search, category tags, and sorting are available
- Maximum resolution is 4K
Against
- Attribution under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 is required
- The site is web-only
- No free trial is listed
The verdict
Dareful offers a searchable web collection of free stock clips, including footage up to 4K. Review the license and attribution request before using clips in a project.
Who it suits
Dareful may suit video hobbyists and enthusiasts looking for stock clips for personal or commercial projects. Users should be comfortable following the license terms and linking back to Dareful.
Plans and prices
Free
Unlimited downloads · 4K and HD clips · personal and commercial use · worldwide distribution forever
Read 21 Oct 2026 · dareful.com
On the record
- API and integrations
- The official navigation exposes Home, About and License pages but no API, SDK or integration documentation.dareful.com · read 21 Oct 2026
- Attribution
- The site asks users to show appreciation by linking back to Dareful.dareful.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Attribution requirement
- Users must provide attribution under the CC BY 4.0 terms; Dareful specifically asks users to link back to the site.dareful.com · read 21 Oct 2026
- Audience
- Dareful says its founder wants the footage to be accessible to video hobbyists and enthusiasts.dareful.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Brand history
- The site says StockFootageforFree.com was renamed Dareful.com.dareful.com · read 21 Oct 2026
- Categories
- Browsing categories include aerial, beach, nature, city, drone, sunset, water, landscape, forest, mountains, ocean, clouds, lake, time lapse, travel and trees.dareful.com · read 21 Oct 2026
- Clip details
- The Snowy Tree Branches clip is 21 seconds long, 1920 × 1080, MP4, and 59.94 fps.dareful.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Clip metadata
- Individual clip pages show duration, resolution, format, frame rate and license information.dareful.com · read 21 Oct 2026
- Commercial use
- Dareful permits personal and commercial use of its clips.dareful.com · read 21 Oct 2026
- Content creator
- Dareful says its stock footage was shot by Joel Holland, founder of VideoBlocks.dareful.com · read 21 Oct 2026
- Creator
- Dareful says its stock videos were shot by Joel Holland, founder of VideoBlocks.dareful.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Documentation depth
- The official site provides usage and licensing information but no developer documentation or self-hosting instructions.dareful.com · read 21 Oct 2026
- Domain history
- Scam Detector reports a Dareful.com registration date of February 6, 2000 and valid HTTPS at its check.scam-detector.com · read 21 Oct 2026
- Download access
- Dareful says users can start downloading by clicking a video and that it does not ask for a credit card.dareful.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Download terms
- The site says downloads are unlimited and remain usable forever.dareful.com · read 21 Oct 2026
- Example clip
- The Dusk Dawn Ocean clip is 23 seconds, 1920×1080, MP4 and 59.94 fps.dareful.com · read 21 Oct 2026
- Independent creator attribution
- The Spanish directory also identifies Joel Holland, founder of VideoBlocks, as the creator.bancosdeimagenes.gratis · read 21 Oct 2026
- Independent library estimate
- A Spanish stock-media directory described Dareful as free 4K footage with fewer than 100 videos at the time of its listing.bancosdeimagenes.gratis · read 21 Oct 2026
