Free SVG Illustrations for Commercial Use

What does "free for commercial use" actually mean?

Not all "free" illustrations are created equal. Some are free for personal use only — the moment you use them in a client website or a product you sell, you're technically in violation of the license. Before downloading any illustration, always check the license terms for these three things:

• Commercial use allowed — can you use it in paid client work or products you sell?
• Attribution required — do you need to credit the creator on every page?
• Modification allowed — can you change colors, combine with other elements, or adapt the artwork?

The gold standard is a royalty-free, no-attribution license — you download, use anywhere, and never have to worry about crediting the source. That's exactly what SketchValley offers.

Why SVG is the right format for illustrations

SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) illustrations have a significant advantage over PNG or JPEG for web and app use:

• Infinitely scalable — looks sharp on every screen size and retina display, no pixelation
• Small file size — a typical SVG illustration is 20–80 KB; an equivalent PNG at retina resolution is often 300 KB+
• Fully customisable — you can change colors directly in code or with tools like our Color Customizer
• Animatable — add CSS or SMIL animations to make illustrations interactive
• Accessible — add a title and desc element for screen readers

Where to find free SVG illustrations for commercial use

Here are the best sources, all with licenses that allow commercial use:

1. SketchValley (you're here)

SketchValley offers a growing library of flat, hand-drawn, 3D and minimal SVG illustrations across dozens of industries and use cases. Every illustration is free with no attribution required. Browse the full library →

2. unDraw

Open-source illustrations in a consistent flat style. You can change the primary color directly on the website before downloading. Great for SaaS and tech products.

3. Open Peeps

A hand-drawn illustration library of people that you can mix and match. Created by Pablo Stanley. Free and open source.

4. Humaaans

Mix-and-match human illustrations with a consistent art style. Available on Figma and as SVG files.

How to use SVG illustrations in your projects

In HTML

There are three ways to embed an SVG on a web page. Inline gives you the most control:

<!-- Inline SVG (best for styling and animation) -->
<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 800 600">
  <!-- SVG content here -->
</svg>

<!-- As an img tag (simplest) -->
<img src="illustration.svg" alt="Description of illustration" width="400" height="300">

<!-- As a CSS background -->
<div style="background-image: url('illustration.svg')"></div>

Changing colors

If you want to match an illustration to your brand colors without touching code, use the SketchValley Color Customizer. Upload any SVG, pick new colors from the palette, and download the customized file.

Converting to PNG when needed

Some platforms (email clients, certain CMS platforms) don't support SVG. Use our SVG to PNG converter to export a high-resolution PNG at any size.

Common questions about commercial use

Can I use these in a client project I'm being paid for?

Yes. "Commercial use" means you can use the illustrations in work you are paid for — client websites, apps, marketing materials, presentations, printed goods, etc.

Can I resell products that include the illustrations?

You can sell products (websites, apps, templates, merchandise) that include the illustrations, as long as you're not reselling the illustrations themselves as a standalone product.

Can I modify the illustrations?

Yes — recolor, resize, combine with other elements, add text, crop, animate. All of this is allowed.

Do I need to include any license file with my deliverable?

No. There's no requirement to include a license file or attribution in your final deliverable.