Best Sources for Copyright-Free Vector Images

Best Sources for Copyright-Free Vector Images

1. Freepik

  • 🔍 Huge library: Vectors, illustrations, icons, PSDs

  •  Free for personal & commercial use (with attribution)

  • 💎 Premium version available (attribution-free)

  • 🎨 Best for: Modern, creative design assets

2. Vecteezy

  • 🖼️ Tons of free vectors with easy licensing

  •  Clear “Free License” vs “Pro License”

  • 🎯 Search filter for commercial-use vectors only

  • 🧰 Built-in vector editor tool online

3. Pixabay

  • 📂 Offers free images, videos, and vector graphics

  •  100% free for personal & commercial use — no attribution needed

  • 🔒 No copyright issues

  • 🎨 Great for logos, icons, illustrations, and backgrounds

4. SVGRepo

  • 📁 Over 500,000 free SVG vectors

  •  MIT License / CC0 — free for commercial use

  • ⚙️ Built-in editor lets you recolor or customize

  • 🎯 Ideal for: Web, apps, icons

5. OpenClipart

  • 🧑🎨 100% free public domain vector art

  • 🆓 No registration or attribution required

  • 👶 Simplistic, basic-style illustrations great for kids' projects or fun designs

6. UnDraw

  • 🎨 Beautiful open-source illustrations

  • 💼 Perfect for startups, apps, blogs

  •  MIT License – use them in commercial projects without credit

  • 🎨 You can even change the color theme before downloading SVGs

7. Flaticon

  • 🧩 Massive library of vector icons

  •  Free with attribution; Premium for no-credit us

  • 🔄 Download in PNG, SVG, EPS, PSD, or BASE64

8. VectorStock (Free Section)

  • 📦 Premium-style vectors available for free

  •  Free license for commercial use with attribution

  • 📊 Great for business, infographics, and print templates

9. Humaaans

  • 🧍♂️ Open-source library of mix-and-match human illustrations

  • 🎨 Create scenes using layered vector people

  •  Free for personal and commercial use

10. Iconscout (Free Assets)

  • 🖼️ Free vectors, icons, 3D assets

  •  Use filters to download under “Free License”

  • 🔎 Search by category, color, or style

🧠 Licensing Tips

Label What It Means
Public Domain / CC0 Free to use, no credit needed
Free with Attribution You must give credit to the creator
Commercial Use Allowed You can use it in client work, merch, ads
Editorial Use Only Not allowed in commercial products (avoid for shirts/logos)

Always check the licensing on each image before using it commercially.

🛠️ Need to Edit a Vector?

Use:

  • Adobe Illustrator

  • Inkscape (Free & open-source)

  • Gravit Designer (Online vector editor)

  • Canva (for basic SVG editing)

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