Storyset
Customizable and animated illustrations, free when you credit the source.
- Category
- Illustrations
- Cost
- Free with attribution
- Website
- storyset.com
What Storyset is
Storyset goes further than a static set: you can change the color, swap the background, and export an animated version as a video or an animated SVG.
An animated illustration earns its place on an empty state or a loading screen, where a still picture just sits there. Everywhere else the still export is the safer choice.
Good for
- Loading and empty states where a little motion helps
- Landing pages that need one animated element, not a whole reel
- Presentations where a moving illustration holds attention
Worth knowing
- Attribution is required on the free tier — check the exact wording the site asks for.
- Animation costs weight and attention; one per screen is usually the limit.