Best Free SVG Resources
The best places to find free, high-quality SVG files — from icon sets to illustration libraries and everything in between.
Free SVG Icon Sets
Free icon libraries with SVG download options.
| Library | Icons | License | Standout Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feather Icons | 286 | MIT | Minimal, consistent stroke width |
| Heroicons | 292 | MIT | Tailwind CSS team, solid+outline variants |
| Lucide | 1,000+ | ISC | Feather fork with more icons |
| Phosphor Icons | 9,000+ | MIT | 6 weights per icon |
| Font Awesome | 2,000+ free | CC BY 4.0 | Largest library, well-known |
Free SVG Illustration Libraries
Full illustration sets, free for commercial use.
- unDraw.co — 1,500+ open-source SVG illustrations, one-click color customization
- Open Peeps — hand-drawn people illustrations by Pablo Stanley, free
- Humaaans — mix-and-match human illustrations, free for commercial use
- Storyset — animated and static SVG illustrations, free with attribution
Free SVG Background Generators
Generate unique SVG patterns and backgrounds.
- SVGBackgrounds.com — customizable SVG CSS backgrounds
- Pattern.monster — 180+ tileable SVG patterns
- Haikei (haikei.app) — abstract SVG waves, blobs, and layered peaks
- Trianglify.io — geometric triangle SVG patterns
Free SVG Maps and Flags
Country maps and flag SVGs.
- FlagCDN.com — SVG flags for every country
- amCharts SVG Maps — world and country SVG maps
- Natural Earth — detailed geographic SVG maps, public domain
- Wikipedia Commons — thousands of SVG maps and diagrams, CC license
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use free SVG icons in commercial projects?
Depends on the license. MIT and ISC licensed icons (Feather, Heroicons, Lucide) allow commercial use freely. CC BY requires attribution. Check each library's specific license.
Are Noun Project SVGs free for commercial use?
Noun Project basic icons require attribution. The Pro subscription (unlimited, no attribution) is needed for commercial use without attribution.
Where can I find free SVG illustrations for websites?
unDraw.co is the most popular — completely free, open-source, and easy to customize colors. Humaaans and Open Peeps are great for person illustrations.
Can I modify free SVG files?
MIT/ISC licensed SVGs can be modified freely. Creative Commons licenses vary — CC BY and CC BY-SA allow modification. CC ND (No Derivatives) prohibits modification.
Where do I find SVG clip art for Cricut?
Design Bundles, Creative Fabrica, and Etsy have licensed SVG clip art. Many sellers offer free SVG samples. Verify commercial license if selling products made from the SVG.
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