What is Reverse Image Search and how does it work?

Reverse Image Search is a powerful tool that enables you to search for icons, illustrations, and 3D icons by uploading an image. Instead of relying on text-based queries, you can use an image as your search input. Our advanced technology analyzes the visual features of your uploaded image and searches through our database to find design assets that closely match its visual elements. Please find more details here.

What types of design assets can I find using Reverse Image Search?

You can discover a wide range of design assets, including icons for websites and apps, illustrations for various projects, and even intricate 3D icons. Whether you're a designer, developer, or creative professional, our tool can help you find the perfect visuals for your projects.

How do I download the design assets I find?

Once you've located the design asset you want to use, you can easily download it from the search results. Simply click on the asset, and you'll be provided with options to download it in various formats and sizes.

Can I use the discovered assets for commercial projects?

The usage rights for the discovered assets may vary based on the individual asset's licensing. It's important to review the licensing information associated with each asset to determine whether it can be used for commercial purposes.

Can I upload any type and size of image for the search?

You can upload a wide variety of image types, including JPEG, PNG, and SVG. Keep in mind that the quality and clarity of the image can affect the accuracy of the search results. The file must have minimum dimension of 200 x 200 pixels.

Reverse Image Search

Discover visually similar icons, illustrations, Lottie animations and 3D illustrations using our powerful Reverse Image Search tool. Find unique and engaging design assets by uploading an image and uncovering a world of creative possibilities.

Drag, upload, or paste an image

JPG, PNG, or SVG; Max file size: 10 MB, Min dimensions: 200 x 200 px

For developers

Reverse Image Search API

Search by image from your own code and download what it finds. Searching is free; each download spends credits from one API key.

Free plan: 250 credits a month on free assets, no card needed
Premium assets on paid plans from $19/month for 250 credits

Read the API docs

Reverse image search Free
Icon download 1 credit per icon
Illustration download 10 credits per illustration
3D icon download 15 credits per 3D icon
Lottie download 20 credits per animation

curl https://api.iconscout.com/v3/reverse-image-search \
  -H 'Client-ID: your-client-id' \
  -H 'Client-Secret: your-client-secret' \
  -F 'file=@image.png'

What will it cost?

Credits are weighted by asset, so the same number of downloads can cost very different amounts. Put in what you expect to download each month.

Icons 1 credit each

400 credits

0 50,000+

icons

Illustrations 10 credits each

1,500 credits

0 10,000+

illustrations

3D Icons 15 credits each

900 credits

0 5,000+

3D icons

Lottie Animations 20 credits each

0 credits

0 2,500+

Lottie animations

Credits per month 2,800

Estimated monthly cost

$299 / month

Essential · 5,000 credits included

Essential plan $299
Additional credits None needed

2,200 credits to spare at that volume.

Smaller plan, topped up

Basic (1,500) + 1,300 additional credits = $202 / month

About $97 less than Essential at this volume, on usage you would want to keep an eye on.

Get Essential Compare all plans →

Estimates only, based on list prices. Additional credits are off by default and are yours to switch on in the API dashboard.

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Easily find assets that match your images

Reverse Image Search makes it a breeze to search for design assets based on your visual references, saving you from having to think of and type out search terms.

Discover design assets of any style

Want to find assets of a specific style? Just upload an image of the style that’s on your mind and browse through thousands of assets that meet your aesthetic needs.

Find similar-looking assets in three simple steps

1. Upload an image

Simply drag and drop an image or paste its URL.

2. Search instantly

We’ll find the most precise matches in our vast design asset library.

3. Filter and download

Go through the search results and find the assets that best suit your needs.

Customize your design assets as needed

Once you’ve found the design assets you’re looking for, customize them to match your brand guidelines or preferences using our Color Palette.

Explore Color Editor

Access the World’s Largest Library of Design Assets

Unlock over 14.6M+ royalty-free assets including SVG Icons, Lottie Animations, Vector Illustrations, 3D Icons, and complete design kits to power your workflow.

3D Icons

Get 890K+ royalty-free 3D icons in PNG & glTF.

Lottie Animations

1.6M+ lightweight JSON animations for Web & Apps.

Vector Illustrations

Download 793K+ editable, royalty-free SVG vectors.

SVG Icons

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