Abstract stock videos, footage & clips

The award for best clip in a supporting role goes to: abstract footage. From colourful shapes in motion, to shimmering light particles and fluid ink patterns in water, our royalty-free abstract videos bring your projects to life while keeping your audience focused on your content.

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Unique Abstract finds from our Signature collection

iStock’s ever-growing Signature collection features millions of authentic videos—including these awe-inspiring abstract videos—that you won’t find on any other stock site.

4K Technologic background - loopable - blue

Digital , Abstract background

Large

Flying Through Emerging Digital Structures - Blue, Loopable - Data Network, Virtual Reality, Quantum Computing

Highly detailed digitally generated background animation, perfectly usable for a wide range of topics related to network security, the internet of things or technology in general. Seamless loop.

Speed

Abstract animated color gradients background

4k footage of Abstract animated color gradients background

Simplicity

Flying Through Emerging Wireframe Tunnel - Loopable, Multi Colored Version - Technology, Innovation, Computer Network

Digitally generated animation, seamlessly loopable. Perfectly usable for a wide range of topics related to digital innovation, computer software or technology in general.

Speed

Clean, soft and shiny background animation. Abstract simple circle beatiful motion design. The concepts of vortex, business, finance, game, internet, data, education, brainstorm, modern, web and mobile, 3d seamless loop

Soft Background

Creativity

Swirly Particles - Purple, Blue - Glitter, Loopable, Background Animation

Digitally generated background animation, perfectly usable for all kinds of topics.

Most popular abstract videos

These eye-catching videos have a recognizable quality and universal appeal that connects with audiences everywhere.

Abstract colorful striped background animation

Motion

Abstract animated color gradients background

4k footage of Abstract animated color gradients background

Simplicity

Anemone like organism with glowing tips

Abstract background of an anemone like organism, glowing

Data

4K Light leak background - Loopable

Shot of actual lens flare. Real light leak effects.

Vitality

4k Abstract Particle Wave Bokeh Background - Blue, Water, Snow - Beautiful Glitter Loop

Digitally generated abstract background animation, seamlessly loopable. Beautifully glittering particles floating through space, constantly changing their form. Perfectly usable for all kinds of topics.