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Icon sizes: 256x256, 48x48, 32x32, 24x24, 20x20, 16x16, 512x512 File formats: ICO, GIF, PNG, BMP ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Have you considered using stock icons?There is definitely no shortage of websites that offer stock icons; however, people often try to analyze if including these stock icons will make a difference to their website template and tools; so, here is a look at how you can benefit by using stock icons.If you are into website designing or are creating an application, you must have a fair idea about how pictorial depictions of the various functions are often the major impact creators; they can turn your program or website from being only functional to one that is has a professional touch, easy to use and attention grabbing. However, creating your own icon collection can be incredibly taxing and of course a waste of time.. If you get in touch with a web graphics designer, you will have to dole out a bundle for the icons. On the other hand, you will be able to find the precise quality from web graphics available over the internet for a fraction of the cost. A library of stock icons can include 100 or more images, provided in different file formats that are useful for depicting the functions that are commonly observed on several websites and applications; for instance, copy, paste, lock and help etc. If you don't get icons that suit your requirements, you can always contact one of these websites and ask them to make a custom icon for you; this is an immensely feasible option; to put it simply, the the person who created the other icons in the series will display a level of comfort with the theme which will help him to maintain a modicum of similarity throughout the series of images associated with a distinct theme. The next doubt that a majority of people ponder over is whether they should select the commercial varieties or go for free graphics, so here are some thoughts on the advantages of commercial stock icons vis a vis the free images: Price: The rate of an collection of graphics is to the tune of $100 and over depending on the quantity of graphical depictions. However, free icon collections will usually have royalty problems and/or you will have to offer accreditations while using them. Size: Good quality stock icon sets can be purchased in a plethora of sizes, so although you purchase a single icon, you will get them in an assortment of sizes like 16x16, 24x24 etc; you can also purchase them in various states ;for instance, disabled, hot etc. On the other hand; free images can only be downloaded in a singular size and state License: You may have to face some issues with the free license; you may not be allowed to alter the images in any sense nor will you have the permission to use them as much as you like but with commercial stock icons, you can use the images whenever and wherever you want. Utility: Good icon libraries will usually have enough images to cover all your application and website design requirements ; however, with free images even if you can find images of an acceptable quality, they are far and few between which means that you will not be able to incorporate them in your applications. ![]()
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