Looking for pictures?
Finding the right images and clipart for your document can be a tedious and time-consuming task. Google image search returns few high-quality results, and it can be difficult to determine which images are free and legal to use. While purchasing high-quality clipart is an option, most of us would prefer not to break the bank just to add a visual touch to our current document or project.
Free clipart abounds, but while some images are both free and of high quality, others are only free because they’re not attractive enough to charge for them. In my opinion, there are several criteria that free clipart must meet to add value to a document or project. Good clipart should :
- have a modern look
- be available in color
- 3D objects and people included and
- easily inserted into documents.
So that you don’t have to trudge through cyberspace unnecessarily, I’ve compiled the following list of free, high-quality clipart and image sources from around the web.
The 11 Best Free Clipart Sites on the Internet
Which resource you find most useful depends on the nature of your project and the type of content you are looking for. The strengths of each of these websites are explained in more detail below.
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Learn more about these options:
1. Clipart
With tens of thousands of images, Wpclipart is one of the largest free clipart directories on the web.
2. Sweet clipart
Despite its rather rudimentary appearance, Sweetclipart offers a collection of simple but varied free clip art images. The simplicity of the site makes it very easy to find a suitable image for your project.
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3. Mycutegraphica
As the name suggests, Mycutegraphics is more than just a clipart site: backgrounds, animated gifs, and coloring pages are easily accessible thanks to the simplified search function.
4. Clipart in the classroom
While Classroomclipart’s ads can get annoying, they offer a good selection of cartoon-style clipart.
5. School Clipart
School clip art offers a wide and varied range, but beware: some images may be too small to be used in large projects.
6. Free Clipart
Although the appearance of the free-clip-art website itself is rather bland, the images available here are actually very well designed.
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7. Dreamstime
Dreamstime’s creators collect what they consider to be the “best” clipart from around the web to create their extensive collection of quality images.
8. Clker
Clker offers a large selection of vector clipart, all royalty-free and available in various file types (SVG, PNG, and ODG). With that, Clker is definitely one of the best free clipart websites out there.
9. Artevex
Aside from a questionable search function that sometimes returns no results, Artvex is a very good site.
10. Phillip martin
Phillipmartin’s paintings are particularly striking in color and design, making them great for children’s and teachers’ projects.
11. Hassle-free clipart
Although Hasslefreeclipart contains a plethora of advertisements, they are not too intrusive and do not detract from the user experience. Colorful and cheerful, the free clipart is great for creating educational materials.
Question And Answer
Can I use clip art freely?
Public domain clipart is not copyrighted and can generally be used for any purpose. However, you should always read the terms of use to determine what you can and cannot do with clipart.
How can I get free google clipart?
We make it easy for you: just install our Clip Art for Google Chrome™ software and get FREE access to over 1000 clip art images. To use the Clip Art for Google Chrome™ software, simply click the software icon and search for the Clip Art Images topic.
Can you edit clipart?
While it’s not always possible to find the exact clip art you need, there are several easy ways to edit it. You can use the clipart image in the included software or copy and paste it into another program. First, determine the format of the clipart you want to use so you can choose the right editing software.
Can I use Google Art?
You can’t download or use any images from Google without getting permission from the copyright owner unless your use falls under one of the exceptions or the work is distributed under an open license like Creative Commons.
Does Google offer free images?
If you search for images on Google, not all of the images that appear are public domain, in case you didn’t already know. While some images can be used provided the original source is acknowledged, if you use some of the other images without purchasing them, you may be breaking very expensive copyright laws.
Are Bing Images Free?
Free for sharing and commercial use: You may share and use these images for personal or commercial purposes. However, you may not alter or modify them for any personal or commercial use.
Who Invented Clipart?
Clipart was made possible by the invention of desktop publishing in the early 1980s. The first library of professionally designed clipart was provided by VCN ExecuVision and introduced on the IBM PC in 1983. It provides images for use in presentations and newsletters.
Is Pexels really free?
You can use all images for free, including for commercial purposes. All images are completely royalty-free and licensed under the Pexels license. You can use them for any project. This includes blogs, websites, apps, artwork, or any other instance of commercial use.
Is it legal to draw from a photo?
You can’t take someone else’s photo and draw directly from it, especially if it’s copyrighted. This is considered intellectual theft and the author can sue you for it!
Are Google Images Safe?
Secure storage. Google services are continuously protected by the world’s most advanced security infrastructure. This built-in security detects and prevents online threats, so you can rest assured that your personal information is protected.
How can I use copyrighted images?
It’s by no means impossible to use a copyrighted image: all you have to do is get a license or other permission from the copyright owner to use it. In most cases, you’ll need to license the image through a third-party site or contact the creator directly.
Can I use artwork from the internet?
Only the creator/owner of the work can decide what the work is used for. That means you are not allowed to use it without permission. If you use an image or work found online without the written permission of the copyright owner, you are breaking the law. The author has the right to demand compensation for the damage incurred.
Is my art protected by copyright?
You own a copyright in your work of art once it is created and fixed in a tangible object. You do not need to be registered with the copyright office or have a copyright notice affixed to you to obtain copyright protection. Copyright lasts for the lifetime of the artist and 70 years after their death.
Can I use pictures from the internet for free?
The rule is simple: you can’t just take any image from your web search and use it in your branding strategy. All content (published and unpublished) is copyrighted as soon as it is created. This means that any image you find on the World Wide Web may be protected by copyright.
