If you are a graphic designer or web designer, it is a must that you know and have a large collection of icons. If you are an expert you can make your own icons easily, but of course it is time-consuming. And now there are tons of free icons out there — you just need to find them.
I want to share some websites that have more than 100K free icons. Yes, you can download them freely. Here are the best websites to get them:
1. IconArchive
The Icon Archive is a categorized collection of high-quality desktop & web icon sets. We currently host over 30,500 icons in 1073 sets from 255 icon authors. Icons can be used for Windows (XP, Vista, etc.), Macintosh (OSX, OS), and Linux (as PNG files). Copyright of icons belongs to the original authors. The public usage license can be found on each icon set page.
2. IconFinder
IconFinder is an icon search engine which launched in 2007 with the goal of supplying web designers and developers with icons. With millions of icons downloaded every month it is among the most popular icon sites.
3. FamFamFam Silk Icon
“Silk” is a smooth, free icon set, containing over 700 16-by-16 pixel icons in strokably-soft PNG format. Containing a large variety of icons, you’re sure to find something that tickles your fancy. And all for a low low price of $0.00. You can’t say fairer than that.
4. IconPot
IconPot lists web development icons which you are free to use. They are all free for personal/commercial use and no back-links are required.
5. List from SmashingMagazine
Smashing Magazine is focused on design and web development. They deliver useful information, the latest trends and techniques, useful ideas, innovative approaches, and tools.
6. List from Hongkiat
Design weblog for designers, bloggers, and tech users. Covering useful tools, tutorials, tips, and inspirational photos.