Where to download copyright-free clipart and illustrations in 2017

Jonas M. B.
Jul 25, 2017 · 2 min read

Well selected illustration can turn an average website into something really unique, something which identifies and communicates the brand message or contributes to storytelling with visual appeal. Needless to say, stock art should be handpicked with care.

Is it realistic though to find quality art images for your content marketing, blogging or commercial endeavors? Indeed, you might need to do some digging.

Clipart released under public domain does not necessarily boast quality. In other places, licensing might seem intimidating or difficult to get your head around.

On the bright side, more and more free images download sites are popping up, offering quality material along with a simple license.

Let me share the noteworthy sites below.

  1. Pastelpad — fresh but promising catalog of quality hand-picked free illustrations. No attribution required. You might find both digital vector and hand-drawn watercolors to download.
  2. Freepik — vectors are added daily, so you can definitely find anything you need there from hi-res free photos to graphics. It offers premium plans for no attribution usage.
  3. Vexels — you’ll find vectors, editables, PSD and PNG material, that are quite stylish. With the free plan, you must credit the author, usage not allowed on merchandise, templates or apps.
  4. Vecteezy — nice library of vectors and other graphic downloadables. Similar to Vexels, it offers free download, but you might need to pay royalties or license fees for premium designs.

In conclusion, these sites give a helping hand to those looking for something other than free photos and aiming for a slightly different emotion.

Jonas M. B.
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