Top 10 Free Picture Graphics Websites
On this page you will find a list of providers of free picture graphics which you can download online. At the bottom their is also a Q&A section.
Each listing has the title, a screenshot and also info on using the site. Click to open resources in a new window.
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Usage/Review: Excellent site to use, over 20,000 graphics to choose from! No account needed, simply find what you want and save the images to your pc.
2) Toon Art
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Usage/Review: Lots of really nice colorful graphics, also have gif animations.
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Usage/Review: Nice website to use and a nice collection of over 14,000 graphics.
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Usage/Review: Not a very nice site to use, stupid adverts! And a design stuck in the 1990′s. Nevertheless lots of free graphics.
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Usage/Review: Really nice unique graphics which are of a higher standard than most competitors.
6) Gospel Gifs
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Usage/Review: Not the best site for navigation but lots of unique pics to chose from.
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Usage/Review: Plenty of choice, nice simple categories.
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Usage/Review: Nicely designed site. Easy to use categorization system. All pages seem to load fast as well which is a big bonus as you can surf the site in quick time.
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Usage/Review: Not too many imposing ads on the site which is a pleasant change from competitors in the industry.
10) Hunt
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Usage/Review: Strong design. However there are a lot more normal photographs then actual graphics. Nonetheless worth visiting if the others fail to provide what you after.
Licenses
You must respect the licenses which are attached to whatever you download. They aren’t charging you anything financially to download these, so make sure you go out of your way to respect the necessary legal requirements of usage.
Questions and Answers
For new designers and companies seeking to add a bit of visual flair to their presentations, signage or documents, clipart and stock graphics can be confusing. Here are some of the top FAQ’s on the appropriate use of clipart graphics.
Question: Where does this art come from?
Answer: Clipart includes premade images used to illustrate different themes and concepts. It is usually created by artists who work for major publishing houses that anticipate widespread consumer need for illustration.
Question: Do I need to credit owners of the work?
Answer: Because clipart creators typically choose their own licensing, some may be used without giving credit. Other images are specifically intended for use only with the permission of the original author. It’s best to check each circumstance individually to avoid potential legal issues.
Question: Can I use the clipart over and over again?
Answer: Repeat usage is fine, as long as you adhere to the artist’s original guidelines. This usually means that you must credit them, if required, each time you use the art.
Question: Is there a time limit on how long I can use them?
Answer: As clipart is usually sold with an indefinite license, it can be used as much as necessary. When you buy the clipart in question, you will be purchasing rights to permanently use the images.
Question: Can I use any graphics/clipart for commercial use?
Answer: Again, licensing stipulations vary. Some clipart licenses are “free for personal use only.” With these images, any for-profit use can only be undertaken following a consultation with the original author. While you may have to pay for these uses, some authors will not require payment, only requesting that you obtain their permission. Commercial uses do not typically include internal use within an organization, applying only to those implementations that will be used to represent a company, product or service to a consumer.
Question: How do I contact the creators?
Answer: Getting in touch with creators is usually simple. In most instances, you can find contact information at the same locations where you found the art. If this is not feasible, you may have to look them up via a search engine.
Question: Can I distribute other people’s work myself?
Answer: If you want to distribute other people’s work, start by ensuring you have the legal right to do so. Always check the individual licensing requirements for details on how to deal with sharing art.
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About Author: Chris
I've been a full-time webmaster since 2007 and currently write for various blogs, in my writing I regularly use stock photos and that is how I became involved in the industry.
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