Home > 10 Free for Commercial Use Vector Graphic Galleries for Designers
Looking for a good source of free vector illustrations to throw into your designs can be frustrating sometimes. You find something you like or that has an object in it which you could use only to find out that you cannot use it in a commercial project. Well, I’ve done my share of digging through hundreds of search engine results and decided to put them in one place where I can share these favorites.
I chose these sites because I found that many – if not most – of the vector objects are available free for commercial use. It’s important for designers to respect the copyrights of the original authors. Many of these guys and gals make a living from producing quality graphics and illustrations.
The Creative Commons copyright licenses and tools forge a balance inside the traditional “all rights reserved” setting that copyright law creates. Our tools give everyone from individual creators to large companies and institutions a simple, standardized way to grant copyright permissions to their creative work. The combination of our tools and our users is a vast and growing digital commons, a pool of content that can be copied, distributed, edited, remixed, and built upon, all within the boundaries of copyright law.
These free downloads can be fully modified to conform with your project and can also serve as inspiration. Many of the sites have a link back to the original author so that you can explore more of their work. Some of the authors offer tutorials on how they designed the vectors on their own sites or blogs. It’s worth a look.
Here we go:
1. EZYVectors
Great collection of free downloadable vectors, 1000s of free vectors and downloads that they are updating every day for all users. Another amazing perk about this website is you can access it even without a login as well. Their customer service also outstanding and seem to have an extremely friendly staff.
2. Vecteezy
One of the best sources for free vectors. The community behind them is extensive and growing on a daily basis, not to mention the many currently popular designers that contribute to it. They also have a blog with tutorials and you can join the community for free. You can even upload some of your own work if you wish to share.
3. Pixeden
Great collection of vectors and much more! Definitely worth the visit. Each free vector set and free vector art is supplied in adobe illustrator AI and EPS.
4. Ouch! by Icons8
The platform offers a vast collection of professionally designed vector illustrations, covering a wide range of categories and styles. Whether you need engaging graphics for your website, social media, or marketing materials, Ouch! provides visually striking and customizable illustrations that can enhance your content.
5. Vector4free
You can find vector graphics files in many formats here: AI, EPS, PDF, SVG, CDR. Each thumbnail displays the formats available. Their free vectors are classified by “Tags” so make sure to check out their “Tag Cloud”
6. FreeVectors
Large inventory of vector artwork with an easy to find search bar. I like that they link back to the original author and the license type is displayed under the “More Info” button.
7. Brands of the World
This website has an amazing collection of Major Brand logos in vector format. They also have a huge collection of designer uploaded vector logos for inspiration. Requires you to sign up (free) to download vector logos.
8. Freepik
All the assets you need, in one place. Large selection of photos, vectors, templates and more. Find and download the best high-quality photos, designs, and mockups – all commercial free.
9. VectorArt
Colorful, nice looking website. Has a filter in the Gallery that lets you break down your results by Category, File type, License type, and Sort by. Part of the Open Source Design Network
I would like to extend the list with http://vectorpicfree.com/ small website but there is an interesting collection of vectors. In total, about 10,000 images. Enjoy =)
I was searching for car stickers and found that some designs are so popular that most of online shops sell them. My question is from where they find the vector image of such decals. For example ” monster peeking car sticker”.
And how can I know whether they are copyrighted or not.
Hi, Some artists will not design their artwork as vector, or will not make their stickers available as a vector file. Your best bet would be finding the artist who designed it and contacting them directly for the vector file. A good way to tell if it is copyrighted is to check to see if the image is “labeled for reuse”. I would still check with the designer to make sure it is okay to use though.
I am creating some backgrounds for an app, a game and i am using elements from here and there, will i have any problem?
i’m not using the whole image, for example i use, a palm, then a sky then some grass…. in order to create something different, is it ok? do i have to attribute the name of the website?
Can anyone tell me how I can determine the license on already downloaded graphics? I occasionally get free deals through my inbox–many just sample sizes of a larger bundle–but I don’t store them separately. How do you keep track of your graphics with so many different licenses? Especially fonts? Is it even worth having personal-use-only fonts and graphics on your computer?
I’ve always made my own invitations but have never sold them. I am looking into selling them on etsy. I want to be 100% sure that I am not breaking any copyright laws. So if I used some of these images found on these websites to create an invitation, I could sell it on etsy, right?
Yes, you can. Commercial Use means that you can use it commercially as in using the graphics in your commercial products to make a profit without having to owe anyone a piece of the action.
This post was created some time ago so just make sure that the commercial use license is still available. Most of these websites make it easy to find the license or you can always contact the webmaster to make sure.
Good luck on your venture! And once you get going, don’t forget to create something original too! Feel free to contact us when you start selling…we can print the invitations for you professionally.
Some of these websites have commercial licences that say you cannot use them for profit items, or you cannot use them where the graphic is the main design… I’m trying to find a vector so I can make little pendants to sell for a charity project but most of these websites have these weird stipulations and i’m afraid to use them for re-sale… How can I avoid any issues?
Hey Tanya,
That is a great question. Usually, you can find any licensing information in the about us section of the website. Some websites have vectors that you can and cannot use. It’s really important just to do your due diligence as far as the websites guidelines, and then make sure you are downloading a vector that is ok to use for your purposes. If you click on some of them, they will have a non sharing agreement, or it won’t say anything. If that website clearly states that they have vectors for any use, then just check you are downloading a vector that has no stipulations.
I don’t have a huge collection but I did make some nice uber-vibrant background images that are not copyrighted and free for both personal and commercial use.
The Creative Commons copyright licenses and tools forge a balance inside the traditional “all rights reserved” setting that copyright law creates. Our tools give everyone from individual creators to large companies and institutions a simple, standardized way to grant copyright permissions to their creative work. The combination of our tools and our users is a vast and growing digital commons, a pool of content that can be copied, distributed, edited, remixed, and built upon, all within the boundaries of copyright law.
34 Comments
Oana
June 22, 2019Thank you! I was struggling with this topic, but your article sent me to vecteezy.com , where i SUBSCRIBED. Now the party can begin! 😀
Maria
October 7, 2016And my own digging through search engines led me to this list, thanks! I bookmarked this article already.
Grethen
August 14, 2016Also lots of vector badges,logotypes and t-shirt prints for free
Boe
June 1, 2016the qvectors are lovely thank you for your work 🙂
Mise Visson
February 19, 2016I would like to extend the list with http://vectorpicfree.com/ small website but there is an interesting collection of vectors. In total, about 10,000 images. Enjoy =)
dzbiro
February 17, 2016Nice post. Great resource of “free for commercial” vectors!
Sedi
December 25, 2015Hi,
I was searching for car stickers and found that some designs are so popular that most of online shops sell them. My question is from where they find the vector image of such decals. For example ” monster peeking car sticker”.
And how can I know whether they are copyrighted or not.
Thanks
Dan
February 8, 2016Hi, Some artists will not design their artwork as vector, or will not make their stickers available as a vector file. Your best bet would be finding the artist who designed it and contacting them directly for the vector file. A good way to tell if it is copyrighted is to check to see if the image is “labeled for reuse”. I would still check with the designer to make sure it is okay to use though.
sewa elf surabaya
December 1, 2015thanks for gift the list place for download free vector
Josie
October 1, 2015I love your blog and your post is helpful!
Herland
July 29, 2015I am creating some backgrounds for an app, a game and i am using elements from here and there, will i have any problem?
i’m not using the whole image, for example i use, a palm, then a sky then some grass…. in order to create something different, is it ok? do i have to attribute the name of the website?
Sagive
March 16, 2015Cool, thanks for setting those packed together 😉
j.s
March 15, 2015Awesome Collection!
Erin
March 12, 2015Can anyone tell me how I can determine the license on already downloaded graphics? I occasionally get free deals through my inbox–many just sample sizes of a larger bundle–but I don’t store them separately. How do you keep track of your graphics with so many different licenses? Especially fonts? Is it even worth having personal-use-only fonts and graphics on your computer?
Thanks!
Erin (aka N00B)
Kila
February 28, 2015I’ve always made my own invitations but have never sold them. I am looking into selling them on etsy. I want to be 100% sure that I am not breaking any copyright laws. So if I used some of these images found on these websites to create an invitation, I could sell it on etsy, right?
Giovanni
March 2, 2015Kila, thank you for your comment.
Yes, you can. Commercial Use means that you can use it commercially as in using the graphics in your commercial products to make a profit without having to owe anyone a piece of the action.
This post was created some time ago so just make sure that the commercial use license is still available. Most of these websites make it easy to find the license or you can always contact the webmaster to make sure.
Good luck on your venture! And once you get going, don’t forget to create something original too! Feel free to contact us when you start selling…we can print the invitations for you professionally.
Tanya
December 9, 2016Some of these websites have commercial licences that say you cannot use them for profit items, or you cannot use them where the graphic is the main design… I’m trying to find a vector so I can make little pendants to sell for a charity project but most of these websites have these weird stipulations and i’m afraid to use them for re-sale… How can I avoid any issues?
Alex Lindsley
December 14, 2016Hey Tanya,
That is a great question. Usually, you can find any licensing information in the about us section of the website. Some websites have vectors that you can and cannot use. It’s really important just to do your due diligence as far as the websites guidelines, and then make sure you are downloading a vector that is ok to use for your purposes. If you click on some of them, they will have a non sharing agreement, or it won’t say anything. If that website clearly states that they have vectors for any use, then just check you are downloading a vector that has no stipulations.
silhouette
November 14, 2014Great! thanks for sharing!
pixaroma
August 23, 2014we now offer on pixaroma.com free vectors and psd for commercial use, enjoy 🙂
Kannan
July 12, 2014even a million thanks wont do…. you are a life saver…. thanks a lot…. great collection 🙂
Dian N
June 3, 2014Great collection
Here’s another addition – http://www.logoeps.com the world’s largest library of brand logos in vector format
Giovanni
June 3, 2014Thank you for sharing Dian!
Jessi
August 31, 2013Thanks for this! They are so hard to find elsewhere!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/GraphicArtServices
Ahmad
November 21, 2012Awesome vectors. 🙂
Сергей
November 18, 2012Good!!!
Kerry
July 24, 2012Thank you for the great resources.
I don’t have a huge collection but I did make some nice uber-vibrant background images that are not copyrighted and free for both personal and commercial use.
Enjoy all that you do!
Giovanni
July 24, 2012Thank you for sharing Kerry!
Lea Hindsom
June 3, 2012Really pretty collection, similar vectors can be seen at http://www.vectorish.com/
Giovanni
June 7, 2012Thank you for sharing Lea!
Wang
February 21, 2012Here is another site for free vector
http://www.vector-finder.com
All are free to use for both personal add commercial projects
Giovanni
February 21, 2012Awesome, thanks for sharing!
Tony Lea
June 15, 2011Hey 🙂
Nice Roundup. I love the graphics too. Well done!
Giovanni
June 16, 2011Thanks for the comment Tony! I hope you found it useful and bookmarked it for future reference 🙂 I checked out your website…love the RSS Toast!