Pixabay
Pixabay

Pixabay

Photography

| Pixabay

Play on PC with BlueStacks or from our cloud

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Page Modified On: May 28, 2025

Run Pixabay on PC or Mac

Multitask effortlessly on your PC or Mac as you try out Pixabay, a Photography app by Pixabay on BlueStacks.

About the App

Pixabay is your all-in-one creative toolbox if you’re hunting for free images, videos, or even some fresh music to spice up your projects. Whether you’re putting together a presentation, jazzing up your feed, or just browsing for inspiration, you’ll find an endless variety here. It’s simple to navigate, and the best part? Everything’s royalty-free, so you can focus on creating without worrying about hiccups down the road.

App Features

  • Direct Downloads
    Spot something you love? Just grab it or share it — you can download your favorite photos, videos, or audio files straight from the app in seconds.

  • Totally Free Content
    No hidden fees or complicated rules. Anything you find on Pixabay is free to use for both commercial and non-commercial projects, all within Pixabay’s Terms of Service.

  • Get Social
    It’s not just about finding files; connect with other creators through forums, messaging, or even just dropping a like or comment.

  • Share Your Work
    Creators can upload photos, videos, or music right from their phones. Show off your style, reach a huge audience, and maybe even land some donations or gigs.

  • Contests & Prizes
    Feeling competitive? Enter your content into regular contests for a chance to win some cool prizes — you can join directly from your phone.

  • Learn & Improve
    Level up your photography or design skills with in-app workshops, events, and blog posts tailored to help you grow.

  • Always On Trend
    Stay in the loop with trending collections, curated picks, and content calendars. Never miss what’s hot.

  • Easy Organization
    Save and organize your favorite finds into custom collections, all from your mobile device.

  • Smooth Experience with BlueStacks
    If you like working across devices, the app pairs smoothly with BlueStacks so you can explore, save, and download on a bigger screen whenever you feel like it.

BlueStacks brings your apps to life on a bigger screen—seamless and straightforward.

How to Download and Run Pixabay on PC or Mac

  • Download and install BlueStacks on your PC or Mac

  • Complete Google sign-in to access the Play Store, or do it later

  • Look for Pixabay in the search bar at the top right corner

  • Click to install Pixabay from the search results

  • Complete Google sign-in (if you skipped step 2) to install Pixabay

  • Click the Pixabay icon on the home screen to start playing

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Minimum System Requirements

With BlueStacks 5, you can get started on a PC that fulfills the following requirements.

  • Operating System

    Microsoft Windows 7 or above, macOS 11 (Big Sur) or above

  • Processor

    Intel, AMD or Apple Silicon Processor

  • RAM

    at least 4GB

  • HDD

    10GB Free Disk Space

Note:

* You must be an Administrator on your PC. Up to date graphics drivers from Microsoft or the chipset vendor.

Pixabay - FAQs

  • How to Run Pixabay on Windows PC & Mac?

    Run Pixabay on your PC or Mac by following these simple steps.

    • Click on ‘Download Pixabay on PC’ to download BlueStacks
    • Install it and log-in to Google Play Store
    • Launch and run the app.
  • Why is BlueStacks the fastest and safest platform to play games on PC?

    BlueStacks respects your privacy and is always safe and secure to use. It does not carry any malware, spyware, or any sort of additional software that could harm your PC.

    It is engineered to optimize speed and performance for a seamless gaming experience.

  • What are Pixabay PC requirements?

    Minimum requirement to run Pixabay on your PC

    • OS: Microsoft Windows 7 and above:
    • Processor: Intel or AMD Processor:
    • RAM: Your PC must have at least 2GB of RAM. (Note that having 2GB or more disk space is not a substitute for RAM):
    • HDD: 5GB Free Disk Space.
    • You must be an Administrator on your PC.