Stock Photos
FOCA
Free CC0 photos, video clips and social templates, plus a simple editor. Good for quick slide backgrounds and Instagram graphics.
- Price
- Free (CC0); Premium links to paid Adobe Stock
- Free option
- Yes
- Works on
- Web
- Learning curve
- Easy
The short answer: is FOCA right for your church?
FOCA offers free CC0 photos, short videos and social media templates you can use without giving credit. It's best for volunteers who need a quick background, a motion clip or a starter Instagram layout. The catch: the free library is modest, and the Premium section and sponsored picks link out to paid Adobe Stock.
Who FOCA is for
Great for
- Volunteers who need a still photo and a short video clip from one site
- Social media helpers who want a ready-made story or post layout
- Churches that want CC0 assets with no strings attached
Skip it if
- Churches that need a deep library of people and church life. A larger free library has more.
- Teams that need loopable worship backgrounds. A motion background service fits better.
How churches use FOCA
Announcement slide video
Use a short abstract or nature clip behind an announcement slide instead of a still photo.
Instagram story invite
Start from a FOCA story template for a midweek event and swap in your own text and times.
Tech team graphics
Use workspace and technology photos for a media team recruiting slide or a volunteer training handout.
Getting started with FOCA
- 1
Browse Photos, Videos or Templates and download what fits this week.
- 2
Open a template in FOCA's editor and add your event details.
- 3
Skip items marked Sponsored; those link to paid Adobe Stock.
Pros and watch-outs
What we like
- Photos, videos and templates in one place
- CC0 license: no attribution, commercial use allowed
- New items added every week
- Built-in editor for quick template changes
Watch out for
- Smaller library than the big free sites
- Sponsored Adobe Stock picks mixed into the pages
- Premium section is paid Adobe Stock, not FOCA
FOCA FAQ
Is FOCA free for churches?
Yes. FOCA's free photos, videos and templates are CC0, so you can use them for church projects with no payment or credit.
Do we need to credit FOCA?
No. Credit isn't required, though FOCA says it's always appreciated.
What is FOCA Premium?
It's Adobe Stock content presented on FOCA through affiliate links. It's paid and licensed under separate terms, not FOCA's CC0 license.
Does FOCA have free stock video?
Yes. FOCA's free video clips sit alongside its photos and use the same CC0 terms.
