80 of the Best Vector and Illustrator Free Resources

September 29, 2008 by Paul Andrew Graphic Design, Inspiration, Vector

I have taken all Vector articles and all User Submitted/Recommended Resources and compiled this list of the Best Illustrator/Vector Resources.
I took into consideration popularity (both from outgoing links and Technoratii ranking), the quality of resources, number of resources and, to be honest, how well there site was designed.

I have split the resources into categories: Free Resources (downloads); Tutorials; Free Illustrator Brushs; Illustrator Symbols; Illustrator Plugin; Free Vector Logos; Free Vector Editors.

Thanks to everyone who helped me with this list.

Top 25 Free Vector Resource Sites

1. I Heart Vector

2. Vecteezy!

3. CoolVectors.com

4. BittBox

5. VectorVault

6. deviantART

7. Blog.SpoonGraphics

8. Quality Free Vector Graphics

9. Dezignus

10.Free Vector Graphics

11. Idee Montabili.

12. freevectors.net.

13. vectorstuff.blogspot.com.

14. Vectorportal.

15. Webchantier Vector Image Portal.

16. Aiga Symbol Signs.

17. CreateSk8- – Freebies.

18. www.keepdesigning.com.

19. Clipart deSIGN.

20. Vectors Workshop.

21. www.localarcade.com.

22. vektorDB.

23. Gravitation

24. Garcya.us.

Top 10 Premium Vector Resources

2. iStockphoto.com

3. Vectorstock.com.

4. Vector Redraw.

5. Ultimate Symbol/.

6. Mister Retro – Vector Image Collections

7. ArtBitz Stock Illustration.

8. Vector Art.

9. Designious.

10. AI Vault.

http://ht Craig Farrall

Wow, what a list, great work, page has now been bookmarked.
http://www.studiomaqs.com Mostaque Ahammed

Thank you very much for such an effort. It’s really nice list.

Thanks again. Keep up the good things comming up.
ericb

Great collection! Thanks for sharing.
http://www.vectormagic.com andrew

Surely you have missed http://www.vectormagic.com – it vectorises images for you.
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http://www.qydo.com Qydo

Nicely done. Added to del.icio.us!!
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http://iamscotty.com/ Scott Jackson

How jolly nice of you old chap:)
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BojanP

Thank you. Very usefull.
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charly11

Super cool thank you Los Amo
Iris Vargas

Awesome stuff! Have you checked out http://www.rawclipart.com?
http://www.gregspradlin.com greg spradlin

I really like lists like this….it’s great to have so many cool things to check out all on one page.

I knew of Gimp but not the other vector alternatives.
javier

http://www.vectorjungle.com/ offers a growing gallery free vector art for personal and commercial use.
http://www.ideem.it IDEEM – idee montabili

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http://www.yahoo.com katt

thnx for the great list.. salamat ^^,
Andrew Mitnik

You certainly missed Brands of the world, the major vector-drawn logotheque in the world, that BTW is FREE!

http://www.brandsoftheworld.com
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http://www.logobee.com Anansi

Thanks for all the resources! Nice work!
http://idesigntuts.com Mario

Amazing list.

http://idesignvectors.com

They offer over 600 free vectors and update daily.
http://vectorific.com Jason

I think that mrvector.com would definitely make it in the Premium Vector Resources section. Great list though.
dwight

it’s very useful me… Thanks a lot …
Adam

http://www.vectorsonfire.com is another great site for free premium vectors.
http://www.clickforwebdesign.com clickforwebdesign

would like to suggest http://www.clickforwebdesign.com/vector-image-vectorielle.html for this category
http://www.ptoone.com Perry

ptoone.com has free vector illustrations to download.
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http://digitalartempire.com/ Benjamin Rama

cool list specky boy tx
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http://www.allvectors.com All Vectors

That’s an insane list :). I would like to suggest http://www.allvectors.com for “Free vector resource sites” category. That’s a brand new and fast growing gallery of free vectopr art :)
Joshua

I like Take5 Magazine for vectors myself!

–> http://www.take5.co.uk
http://creativevectors.com/ Creative Vectors

Cool collection :)
Also you could check out http://creativevectors.com for awesome free vector graphics.
http://www.photovaco.com Saw Htoo

What a great list?

For commercial use, check out http://www.vectorvaco.com too.
http://www.easyvectors.com Free Vector Downloads

Nice collection, but you forgot to mention http://easyvectors.com the biggest and best place to download free quality vectors.
Raffy

thanks! nice link.
http://xpost.in/ xpost.in

Thanks for all the resources!
http://www.vectoropenstock.com Vector Open Stock

Great list!
Check also http://www.VectorOpenStock.com!
Leo
rizwan

Nice Sharing But
http://www.cgvector.com
is also big site of vector
http://www.webunique.in.th Supachet

good sharing very usefull.
http://www.freevectorlibrary.com Free vector Library

Just thought I’d let people know about a great resource for free vectors, http://www.freevectorlibrary.com

Easy to search, new vectors added all the time.

Thanks!
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http://twitter.com/MammothPixel Husac Lucian

Nice job with this article. Talking about free resource, you can check out http://www.mammothpixel.com for free custom made logos!
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Ayoubabbous

you can dowdload more free psd templates in : http://www.ayoubox.com
vectorfreak

What about the 2500 free symbols in the IAN Symbol Libraries:

http://ian.umces.edu/symbols
Also includes a free integrated vector editor.
Jadeja_bahadursinh

wow..what amazing..article..this will hemp me….thanks for posting this kinds of mind blowing fantastic,article…keep it up…god bless you..thanks
Mecareloj

Another library of logos in vector format (EPS, AI and Freehand)
http://vectorbrandslogos.com/
http://www.ispsd.com/ ken

Nice article ,check me too
Blugraphic

Check also http://graphichive.net and http://vectorsbook.com ! Should get in thelist :)
Jakem

A great one that you forgot is http://www.vectorish.com
http://www.vectorpile.com VectorPile

Nice list!

Just another one to add to your list is:

http://www.vectorpile.com/

Thanks
http://www.kasradesign.com Kasra Design

Very useful list of websites. your effort is highly appreciated ;)
Mark

One of the very nice websites that is not in that list is easyvectors.com. High quality and free!
MrSantaC

thanks for your sharing. I like it and I would also recommend to visit http://mmtvn.com . Maybe it not as big as this ones but is growing quickly.

80 of the Best Vector and Illustrator Free Resources

Top 25 Free Vector Resource Sites

1. I Heart Vector

2. Vecteezy!

3. CoolVectors.com

4. BittBox

5. VectorVault

6. deviantART

7. Blog.SpoonGraphics

8. Quality Free Vector Graphics

9. Dezignus

10.Free Vector Graphics

Top 10 Best Vector Tutorial Sites

Top 10 Premium Vector Resources

Top 10 Free Illustrator Brush Resource Site

Top 10 Free Illustrator Symbol Resource Sites

Top 5 Free Illustrator Plugin Resource Sites

Top 5 Free Vector Logo Resource Sites

Top 5 Free Vector Editors (Illustrator Alternatives)

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