Freepik Search by image – 5 ways to refine designs with icons
Over the past few months, we’ve seen remarkable product launches in Freepik, and today, we’re excited to share one of the most exciting updates. In June 2023, we introduced you to our new Search by Image feature, explaining how it can help you quickly create beautiful, consistent designs.
In this blog, we’re taking it a step further by presenting Search by image on our Icon page, making your search experience even better.
How does this feature work?
It’s simple. Just click on the canvas icons next to the search bar and upload your image in JPG or PNG format (up to 60MB, minimum size 224x224px). Our advanced AI search system will then look for images similar to yours, bringing you a list of similar designs instantly. This way, you will find exactly what you need without typing any text into the search bar.
When can I use Search by image?
You can use it in many creative scenarios – here are a few examples to show you how versatile this feature is:
1) When you need new ideas
If you need inspiration to create a new logo, for example, you can upload your image, icon, vector, or even a screenshot of a similar logo and find matching designs that align with your style and concept or explore different styles.
2) If you need images of your favorite artist
When you need more works from your favorite artist, Search by image can also help you. No need to type any author in the search bar—just drag or upload an image to find similar pieces in a few seconds. With such a quick search and amazing results, you’ve all the time you need to explore the entire artist’s collection and choose the best matches every time you want.
3) When you want to leave your signature
Whenever you want to personalize a new project with your signature, try Search by image. Upload one of your best shots and find images that mirror you in many other styles. This idea works pretty well in presentations, campaigns, social media posts, and whatever you feel like creating.
4) If you want to be unique with your designs
For all those times, you’re looking for a picture of the Colosseum or any other eternal piece of art that no one else has used before. You can quickly perfect your project with Search by image. Upload a picture of the Colosseum, and you’ll get tons of similar versions of it to use instantly. Choose the ones that best match your project needs and get back to your search in a snap. See? It’s so easy that you can’t stop creating once you start working with it.
5) When you look for great and fast results
You’re probably familiar with that frenetic scenario where it’s Friday morning, and you still have 20 high-priority projects to complete before enjoying your weekend. Your boss asked you for a last-minute change in that social campaign you thought you finished already… and you wish you had 24 hours extra to work on it. Search by image is the feature you need in this case, the one that lets you feel free to tell any story with the images your client requested at the eleventh hour. Finding the best designs and keeping brand visual consistency in your projects is everything, even when you think it’s impossible: we know it. But you don’t need any extra help to have it. You just need Freepik to start your search smarter.
Search by image is the easiest and most enjoyable way to quickly find images, icons, vectors, and designs similar to yours. Give it a try, and let us know what you think. Share your best ideas with us on LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, or any platform you like.
Stay tuned for more features, tips, and updates.
