Since may 2024, it was possible to download vector images and artwork on Unsplash+. But all the files were not free. But since the end of january 2025, a big part of this art vector collection is available for free on the famous photo website !
Let’s find out together today!
Are illustrations free on Unsplash?
This is precisely the new feature contained in the announcement made on January 29, 2025 by email to Unsplash users. Vector illustrations are no longer exclusively available in the paid offer with subscription. But some are also available for free.
In reality, the illustration offer becomes the same as for classic photos. Some are available for free while others are available if you are an Unsplash+ subscriber and pay as a subscriber.
The Unsplash free illustration collection is not exclusively reserved for subscribers. Indeed, you can find free illustrations, as you can already historically for photos for more than 10 years already. Here is an example of an image that can be downloaded for free:

What formats to download for Unsplash illustrations?
You can download illustrations on Unsplash for free in common files such as :
- JPG
- PNG
- SVG
- EPS
Here is an example in screenshot that shows the formats offered to choose from for downloading an illustration that is free:

And for illustrators?
Illustrators and artists can now upload their work. But Unsplash team accepts only SVG Files for now. Other files such as EPS, AI of PDF won’t be ok for now.
A great way to share some of your work for free to make yourself known. Which obviously does not prevent us from offering them as part of the Unsplash+ paid offer.
Source : https://unsplash.com/blog/unsplash-now-accepts-illustrations/