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Free illustrations for commercial use, with no attribution
"Free" on an illustration site can mean free with credit, free for personal use, or free for anything. This guide covers only the last kind, and shows what to check before you put a free illustration on a paid product.
By Abdullah NomanNovember 2, 20263 min read
Short answer: two libraries let you use illustrations on commercial websites and client projects for free with no attribution: unDraw (flat illustrations with people) and the free set of Liniqo (308 hairline isometric illustrations and 26 interactive figures). Storyset is free only if you credit it, and Blush’s free plan limits downloads and has no SVG.
Which free illustration libraries need no credit?
| Library | Free for commercial use | Attribution | Style |
|---|---|---|---|
| unDraw | Yes, everything | Not required | Flat, character-led, one accent colour |
| Liniqo (free set) | Yes, 308 illustrations and 26 interactive figures, client work included | Not required | Hairline isometric objects and scenes, light and dark |
| Storyset | Yes, with credit | Required on the free plan | Flat, character-led, five styles |
| Blush | Limited free downloads, PNG only | Check Blush’s terms | Many artists, many styles |
Details for each are on our comparison pages: Liniqo vs unDraw, vs Storyset and vs Blush. Licences change, so read the current terms on each site before you ship.
What does "free for commercial use" actually allow?
- Commercial use: you can use the file on something that makes money, such as a SaaS landing page, an app or an ad.
- Client work: you can use it on a site you build for someone else. Not every free licence includes this.
- No attribution: you do not need a credit line or a link back.
- Not included anywhere: reselling the illustrations themselves, alone or as a pack.
How do you keep free illustrations from looking mixed?
Take every illustration on a page from one library and one colour. Mixing a flat character from one site with a 3D render from another is the quickest way to make a site look assembled. If you need more scenes than one free set has, pick the library whose paid set matches its free set, so you can grow without changing style.
Where do you get Liniqo’s free illustrations?
- Open the library and tick Free.
- Choose your accent colour and light or dark.
- Download SVG or PNG, copy into Figma, use the Framer plugin, or ask your AI coding tool through the MCP server.
Questions
Which illustrations are free for commercial use without attribution?
unDraw and Liniqo’s free set (308 illustrations and 26 interactive figures) can both be used commercially, including client work, with no credit. Storyset needs attribution on its free plan.
Can I use free illustrations on a client website?
With unDraw and Liniqo, yes. Always check the licence: some free licences cover only your own projects.
Do I need to credit Liniqo?
No. Attribution is never required on any Liniqo plan, including the free illustrations.
Can I sell free illustrations as part of a template?
Not as the main value. You can use them in a site or product you sell, but not resell the illustrations themselves or bundle them where they are the point of the product.
