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What it is

Openclipart is an online collection of more than 180,000 vector graphics, including clipart and icons. Its search function helps visitors find artwork, and clipart pages provide SVG downloads with instructions for Mac and Windows. Since the graphics are stored as SVG, they can be scaled, edited, or printed without deformation. Artists release uploads under the Creative Commons Zero 1.0 Public Domain License; the site says the artwork can be used for unlimited commercial purposes, including manufacturing products. Users may modify graphics and upload the results as remixes. Openclipart is free to use, and a free account is offered for donations. The Fabricatorz Foundation hosts and fiscally sponsors the project. Patrons receive ad removal when logged in, usage and copyright feedback, earlier feature access, priority email support, and vanity addresses. Developers can try the v2 API, which is in beta; its tutorial demonstrates authentication, app creation, and clipart search. Founded in 2004, the collection is available on the web, macOS, Windows, and through an API.

Spec sheet

What it does
Openclipart is an online repository of user-contributed vector clipart.Read 15 Oct 2026 · openclipart.org
API
Openclipart describes its v2 API as being in beta and provides a tutorial and API reference.Read 7 Oct 2026 · openclipart.org
Support
The project publishes [email protected] for questions and account issues.Read 15 Oct 2026 · openclipart.org
License
Uploads are released under Creative Commons Zero 1.0, dedicating the work to the public domain.Read 15 Oct 2026 · openclipart.org
Founded
The FAQ says Openclipart was founded in 2004.Read 15 Oct 2026 · openclipart.org
API app registration
Developers can create an API app through /api/v2/apps/create and receive an app ID and secret.Read 15 Oct 2026 · openclipart.org
API authentication
The API tutorial documents username/password login at /api/v2/auth/login and token-based requests.Read 15 Oct 2026 · openclipart.org
API capabilities
The API tutorial demonstrates user authentication, app creation, and searching clipart through the API.Read 7 Oct 2026 · openclipart.org
API rate limit
The tutorial's example app response shows a rate limit of 20 requests.Read 15 Oct 2026 · openclipart.org
API search output
The tutorial demonstrates JSON search results containing files, total results and file counts.Read 15 Oct 2026 · openclipart.org
API status
The developer page describes an Openclipart API version 2 as beta software.Read 15 Oct 2026 · openclipart.org
Artist contact
Logged-in members can contact artists through comments on artwork pages.Read 15 Oct 2026 · openclipart.org
Collection
Openclipart is an online collection of more than 180,000 vector graphics.Read 7 Oct 2026 · openclipart.org
Collection size
The homepage reports 186,459 clipart items from 8,267 artists.Read 15 Oct 2026 · openclipart.org
Commercial rights
The FAQ says clipart may be used commercially, including in manufactured products, without licensing fees.Read 15 Oct 2026 · openclipart.org
Commercial use
The site says clipart may be used for unlimited commercial purposes, including manufacturing products.Read 7 Oct 2026 · openclipart.org
Community roles
Volunteer librarians organize requests, review submissions and maintain collection quality.Read 15 Oct 2026 · openclipart.org
Contribution review
Uploads by first-time users are flagged for librarian review, which the site describes as a measure against spam and malicious uploads.Read 7 Oct 2026 · openclipart.org
Contributor workflow
First-time uploads are placed into librarian review before accounts are unblocked.Read 15 Oct 2026 · openclipart.org
Developer documentation
Documentation consists of a developer overview, API tutorial and linked API reference.Read 15 Oct 2026 · openclipart.org
Download formats
Individual artwork pages provide SVG, PNG renderings and printable PDF output.Read 15 Oct 2026 · openclipart.org
Downloads
Clipart pages provide an SVG vector download, with instructions for saving SVG files on Mac and Windows.Read 7 Oct 2026 · openclipart.org
Editing and remixing
Users may modify clipart and upload modified versions as remixes.Read 7 Oct 2026 · openclipart.org
Feature news
Wikipedia records PDF support and librarian tools added in September 2024.Read 15 Oct 2026 · en.wikipedia.org
Formats
The collection’s graphics are stored in SVG format, which can be scaled, edited, or printed without deformation.Read 7 Oct 2026 · openclipart.org
Hosting
The Fabricatorz Foundation hosts the site and fiscally sponsors the project.Read 7 Oct 2026 · openclipart.org
Hosting transition
Wikipedia records a December 2019 announcement that the project was gifted to the community and hosted by Fabricatorz Foundation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · en.wikipedia.org
Independent ownership data
ScamAdviser lists Fabricatorz as the organization associated with the domain and California, United States as the country data.Read 15 Oct 2026 · scamadviser.com
Independent platform history
Wikipedia records Openclipart as started by Jon Phillips and Bryce Harrington in 2004.Read 15 Oct 2026 · en.wikipedia.org
Independent security observation
ScamAdviser found a valid Let's Encrypt domain-validated SSL certificate and assessed the site as likely legitimate and safe.Read 15 Oct 2026 · scamadviser.com
Independent technical finding
An academic study used the JSON API because it was free and easy to parse programmatically.Read 15 Oct 2026 · aclanthology.org
Independent usage praise
Teeinblue calls Openclipart a simple commercial-use option because its CC0 terms require no attribution or account for downloads.Read 15 Oct 2026 · teeinblue.com
Integration history
Wikipedia records Inkpad, an open-source iPad drawing app, integrating the Openclipart collection in 2014.Read 15 Oct 2026 · en.wikipedia.org
Limit: file cleanup
Teeinblue reports that some uploads have rough or overlapping vector paths requiring cleanup before printing.Read 15 Oct 2026 · teeinblue.com
Limit: retrieval coverage
The same study could not retrieve suitable Openclipart images for 3,390 of 11,573 tested synsets and described the database as limited for some concepts.Read 15 Oct 2026 · aclanthology.org
Limit: visual style
Teeinblue says much of the artwork has an older, illustrative style that may not fit modern aesthetics.Read 15 Oct 2026 · teeinblue.com
Membership benefits
The join page advertises ad removal, priority usage and licensing support, artist contact and saved favorites for members.Read 15 Oct 2026 · openclipart.org
Membership donations
The membership page says a free account is offered for all donations and identifies the project as hosted by the Fabricatorz Foundation, a US 501(c)(3) nonprofit.Read 7 Oct 2026 · openclipart.org
Membership organization
Openclipart says it is hosted by Fabricatorz Foundation, a US 501(c)(3) nonprofit that accepts tax-deductible donations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · openclipart.org
Modification
Users may modify artwork and upload remixes.Read 15 Oct 2026 · openclipart.org
Notable outage
Wikipedia reports that the site went offline in April 2019 during a DDoS or identity-theft incident.Read 15 Oct 2026 · en.wikipedia.org
Primary format
Artwork is stored as scalable SVG vector files.Read 15 Oct 2026 · openclipart.org
Rating on Trustpilot
3.7 out of 5 from 1 review.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Search
The site offers a search function for finding clipart.Read 7 Oct 2026 · openclipart.org
Search and browsing
The site provides keyword search, browsing and a random-clipart function.Read 15 Oct 2026 · openclipart.org
Trustpilot praise
The sole Trustpilot reviewer praised Openclipart as a useful portal for public-domain clipart and graphics.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com

Plans and prices

Free Free Public-domain clipart access · SVG/PNG/PDF downloads · commercial use Read 15 Oct 2026 · openclipart.org
Free account Free Free account offered for donations · no specific usage limits stated Read 7 Oct 2026 · openclipart.org
Patron membership Priced on request Ads removed upon login · usage and copyright feedback on requests · earlier feature access · high priority email support · unique vanity addresses Read 7 Oct 2026 · openclipart.org

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • More than 180,000 vector graphics.
  • SVG artwork can be scaled, edited, or printed.
  • Uploads use the Creative Commons Zero 1.0 license.
  • Unlimited commercial use is allowed by the site.
  • Users can upload modified artwork as remixes.

Limits

  • The v2 API is in beta.
  • Patron membership benefits require a donation.
  • First-time users' uploads are flagged for librarian review.

Who it suits

Openclipart suits people looking for reusable vector clipart or icons, including for commercial products. Its API may suit developers who want to search the collection programmatically.

Openclipart in depth

Read the full write-up

Openclipart is an online library of clipart and icons for people who need adaptable artwork for personal or commercial projects. Its free, permissively licensed collection makes it a sensible starting point; those building against its API should account for its beta status.

Overview

Founded in 2004 and hosted by the Fabricatorz Foundation, Openclipart brings together more than 180,000 vector graphics. Search helps narrow the collection, and each clipart page provides an SVG download with instructions for saving files on Mac and Windows. SVG can be scaled, edited, and printed without deformation, so it suits work that may need resizing or later revision better than a fixed-size image.

The breadth of the collection is useful for browsing and finding a starting point, but size alone does not ensure a graphic will fit a particular brief. The project accepts remixes, while uploads from first-time users are flagged for librarian review as a check against spam and malicious uploads.

Key features

Commercial use and remixes

Artists release uploaded clipart under the Creative Commons Zero 1.0 Public Domain License. Openclipart says users may use artwork for unlimited commercial purposes, including manufacturing products. Users may also modify graphics and upload their modified versions as remixes. That combination is a strong fit for makers who want to adapt graphics or include them in commercial work without paying for a license tier.

Search and API

The search function provides a direct way to find clipart in the library. For developers, the v2 API tutorial demonstrates authentication, app creation, and searching. The API is in beta, so it is a less settled choice for a project that depends on a stable integration than the download library is for ordinary asset use.

Pricing

The Free account costs nothing. It gives users access to the free account, which is offered for donations; no specific usage limits are stated. This is the clearest choice for anyone who wants to use the collection without a paid subscription.

Patron membership has custom pricing. Patrons receive ad removal when logged in, usage and copyright feedback on requests, earlier feature access, high-priority email support, and unique vanity addresses. These are support and account benefits rather than a separate paid asset license; the free account remains available for donations. The project is fiscally sponsored by the Fabricatorz Foundation, a US 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Platforms

Openclipart is available on the web and provides an API. Its download instructions cover Mac and Windows, and the collection’s SVG and PDF vector formats are suited to scalable artwork. The listed platforms also include macOS and Windows.

Who it's for

Openclipart suits designers, makers, and other users seeking editable clipart or icons that can be used commercially, including in manufactured products. It is also worth considering for developers exploring a searchable artwork source through an API, provided beta status is acceptable. It is a weaker fit for teams that need a more established API or want patron benefits such as priority support without making a donation.

Pros and cons

Pros: More than 180,000 graphics provide a broad pool to search; SVG artwork can be resized and edited; CC0 licensing and stated unlimited commercial use support adaptation and commercial projects; users can upload remixes.

Cons: The v2 API remains in beta, which makes it a less certain foundation for API-dependent work; patron membership benefits are separate from the free account and the price is custom.

Alternatives

Browse Stock Vector Libraries for other options. Choose Ouch! by Icons8 if free illustrations with an attribution requirement suit your project and you want its wider platform availability. Vecteezy is another freemium option with image and video plans. For a single vector with a Pro license and no ongoing commitment, consider VectorStock; its listed pay-per-image plan is $14.99 a month, with payment described as once for each vector. GetIllustrations may suit developers who need an API quota: its free Developer API plan includes 1,500 calls per month, free assets, and premium assets as watermarked previews. For illustration components downloadable as SVG and PNG under the MIT License, consider IRA Design. Worldvectorlogo offers a free API plan with 1,000 calls a month, which resets on signup day. Blush offers thousands of free illustrations and unlimited downloads. DrawKit is an alternative with unlimited free content and no account required on its Basic plan.

Verdict

Choose Openclipart if you want a free, adaptable library whose artists release artwork under CC0 and whose stated terms allow unlimited commercial use. Its main advantage is the combination of a large SVG collection, remixing, and broad commercial permission; look elsewhere if your project depends on an API that is no longer in beta.

Verdict

Openclipart combines a large searchable SVG collection with permission to modify and use artwork commercially. The v2 API is available in beta, while patron benefits are described separately from the free offering.

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