Icons8
Icons, illustrations, photos, music, and 3D assetsDesign resources plus online editing tools
Highlights
What you can do with it
- Build a full icon set for a mobile app
- Add background music and sound effects to a short film
- Illustrate a blog post with matching artwork
How to use it
- 1 Visit icons8.com and create an account
- 2 Browse the library for icons, illustrations, photos, or music
- 3 Download the asset in the size and format you need
- 4 Edit it in the online editor if it needs changes
- 5 Use the API or plugin to pull assets into your own tools
Who it is for
Pros
- One platform covers several asset types
- Very large icon library with flexible formats
- AI editing tools and API access extend what you can do
Limitations
- Free and paid tiers exist, so check licence terms before commercial use
- Library browsing can take time when a project needs specific assets
- AI editing results vary with the source image
What Icons8 is
Icons8 is a design resource platform that brings several asset types together in one place. The library covers icons, illustrations, photos, music, and 3D models, which means a single project can source most of what it needs without visiting five different sites. The icon library alone is listed at more than 100,000 icons in various sizes and formats, and the illustration and photo libraries are described as royalty-free and suitable for both commercial and personal work. The music library carries background music and sound effects for video, presentations, and ads, and there are 3D models for printing and animation. On top of the assets, Icons8 offers an online editor plus AI tools such as image enlargement and background removal, along with plugins and APIs that pull the library into other design software. Both free and paid services are available, so you can start without a commitment.
What you can do with it
- Source icons, illustrations, photos, music, and 3D models
- Edit assets in the online editor before you download them
- Use AI helpers for enlarging images and removing backgrounds
- Connect the library to your own tools through plugins and APIs
Who it is for
- Designers building icon sets and illustrations for a project
- Developers integrating asset libraries into applications
- Marketers and content creators producing ads, decks, and posts
What to watch out for
Free and paid tiers both exist, so read the licence terms before you use an asset in commercial work. Browsing a very large library takes time, and the exact asset you picture may not be there. AI editing results vary with the quality of the source image, so keep expectations realistic on enlargement and background removal. Confirm the current terms on the official site, since resource licensing is the part that matters most for anything you ship.
FAQ
What is included?
Icons, illustrations, photos, music, and 3D models, plus editing and AI tools.
How many icons are there?
The icon library is listed at over 100,000 icons.
Can I use it in my own software?
Yes, Icons8 offers plugins and APIs for integration with other tools.
Why it is free
What the official page says： 免费
Free limits, trial length and features are decided by the official site and can change at any time.
Product preview
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