How use Freepik - FREE images, vectors and AI tools

Freepik
1 Jul 202403:27

TLDRThis video offers five essential tips for smarter searching on Freepik, a platform providing free and premium images, vectors, and AI tools. Tips include searching by image, refining by content type, using the 'view similar' feature, exploring AI resources, and utilizing AI tools for creating or modifying designs. The guide aims to help designers find the perfect assets efficiently and unlock the full potential of AI in their creative workflow.

Takeaways

  • 😀 Freepik provides a powerful platform to find design assets, both free and premium, for creators on a deadline.
  • 📸 You can use the 'Search by Image' feature to find assets with a similar style to an image you upload, perfect for creating cohesive designs.
  • 🎨 Refine your search by content type, such as vectors, icons, or images, and filter further by color, gradients, and other specifics.
  • 🔍 The 'View Similar' feature helps you discover related assets quickly, saving time during specific searches.
  • 🤖 Freepik includes AI-generated content, which can be filtered in or out depending on your preference.
  • 🖼️ Explore AI tools like Sketch to Image, Icons Reimagine, and the AI Image Generator to create or modify assets tailored to your needs.
  • 🛠️ Freepik's AI tools allow you to generate infinite variations of assets, enhancing creative possibilities in design workflows.
  • 📚 The platform offers detailed prompts used for generating AI assets, giving users insights into creating similar styles.
  • 🌎 Searches can be conducted in multiple languages, ensuring accessibility for a global audience.
  • 👍 Stay updated with Freepik's features and tutorials by following their AI playlist and product updates on YouTube.

Q & A

  • What is the main purpose of the video?

    -The main purpose of the video is to review five fundamental tips to make the search smarter with Freepik, helping creators find the perfect design assets quickly, whether they need premium or free content.

  • How can you search for assets on Freepik using an image?

    -You can search for assets on Freepik by going to the homepage, importing the image, and the platform will provide you with plenty of assets with a similar style.

  • What is the benefit of filtering assets by content type on Freepik?

    -Filtering by content type allows you to choose the preferred asset type, such as vectors for branding projects, and further refine your search by free or premium content to fit your needs.

  • What additional filters are available for each content type on Freepik?

    -Each content type has its own set of filters, allowing you to target specific colors, vector pictures with or without people, or gradient and contour style icons.

  • How does the 'View Similar' feature on Freepik help designers?

    -The 'View Similar' feature helps designers by providing assets that are similar to a specific asset they are looking for, eliminating the need for endless searches.

  • What is the role of AI resources on Freepik?

    -AI resources on Freepik allow users to refine their search by including AI-generated content or filter out AI results to focus on the curated library. It also enables users to look for specific images created with tools like Mid Journey, Dalle, or Stable Diffusion.

  • What are some AI tools offered by Freepik's AI Hub?

    -Freepik's AI Hub offers tools like Sketch 2 Image for modifying or creating images through sketching, Icons Reimagine for creating infinite variations from a single image, and an AI Image Generator, a text-to-image tool with pre-made style buttons.

  • How can users learn more about Freepik's AI tools?

    -Users can learn more about Freepik's AI tools by checking out the AI playlist on YouTube, which provides valuable tips and tutorials to help unlock the full potential of AI in their creative workflow.

  • What should users do if they can't find the exact asset they are looking for on Freepik?

    -If users can't find the exact asset they are looking for, they can utilize Freepik's AI Hub and its tools to either modify existing assets or create new ones that meet their requirements.

  • Can users search for assets on Freepik in their own language?

    -Yes, users can search for assets on Freepik in their own language, making the search process more convenient and efficient.

  • How can users stay updated with Freepik's upcoming videos and product updates?

    -Users can stay updated with Freepik's upcoming videos and product updates by liking, subscribing, and following Freepik's social media channels and YouTube channel.

Outlines

00:00

🔍 Introduction to Freepik's Design Search Tips

This paragraph introduces the video's focus on providing five fundamental tips for smarter searching on Freepik, a platform for finding design assets. The narrator empathizes with creators' struggles to find the right design elements under time pressure and promises to share secrets to make searches more efficient. The video aims to guide viewers on how to find exactly what they need, whether premium or free, and even allows searching in one's own language. The video includes a musical interlude and suggests that viewers try out the tips for themselves.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Freepik

Freepik is a platform that offers a vast collection of free and premium images, vectors, and AI tools for creative professionals. In the context of the video, it is the main subject, with the speaker reviewing five fundamental tips on how to use Freepik more effectively to find design assets.

💡Design Assets

Design assets refer to the various elements used in graphic design, such as images, vectors, icons, and illustrations. The video discusses how to find these assets efficiently on Freepik, emphasizing their importance in creative projects.

💡Search by Image

This is a feature on Freepik that allows users to upload an image and find similar style assets. The video uses the example of a client wanting a brand identity for a new cafe, where the designer can upload a coffee cup image to find related design elements.

💡Refined by Content Type

This refers to the ability to filter search results by the type of asset, such as vectors or icons. The video explains that this feature can help narrow down the millions of assets on Freepik to find the most suitable ones for a project, such as a branding project.

💡View Similar

The 'View Similar' feature on Freepik is highlighted in the video as a way to find assets that are not an exact match but are similar to what the user is looking for. This can save time and effort in searching for very specific design elements.

💡AI Resources

AI resources on Freepik include content created with AI technologies like mid-journey, doll e, or stable diffusion. The video mentions that users can refine their search to include AI-generated content or filter it out, depending on their preference.

💡AI Tools

Freepik's AI tools are mentioned as a solution when a specific asset cannot be found in the library. These tools include 'Sketch 2 Image' for modifying or creating images through sketching, 'Icons Reimagine' for creating variations from a single image, and 'AI Image Generator' for text-to-image creation.

💡Branding Project

A branding project is a creative task that involves developing a unique identity for a brand, which can include a logo, color scheme, and other visual elements. In the video, vectors are suggested as a suitable asset type for such projects on Freepik.

💡Text-to-Image Tool

This is a type of AI tool that generates images based on textual descriptions. The video mentions 'AI Image Generator' as an example of such a tool on Freepik, which comes with pre-made style buttons to create images.

💡Creative Workflow

Creative workflow refers to the process or sequence of steps involved in creating a piece of work, especially in a creative field. The video discusses how Freepik's AI tools can help unlock the full potential of AI within a creative workflow, enhancing the efficiency and quality of creative projects.

💡AI Prompt

An AI prompt is a text input that guides AI tools to generate specific content. The video explains that Freepik can show which specific prompt has been used to create the images, providing transparency and inspiration for users.

Highlights

Five fundamental tips to make your search smarter with Freepik.

Freepik allows searching for images, vectors, and icons in your own language.

Option one: Search by image to find assets with a similar style.

Import an image to Freepik's homepage to find matching assets.

Option two: Refine search by content type, such as vectors for branding projects.

Filter assets by free or premium content to fit your needs.

Each content type has its own set of filters for specific color, vector pictures, and style.

Option three: Use 'view similar' to find assets that match your specific criteria.

Option four: Refine your search by including AI content or filter out AI results.

Freepik shows which specific prompt has been used to create AI images.

Option five: Freepik's AI Hub offers tools when you can't find the exact asset.

Sketch 2 image tool for modifying or creating images through sketching.

Icons reimagine tool to create infinite variations from a single image.

AI image generator: a text-to-image tool with pre-made style buttons.

Discover Freepik's AI tools through their AI playlist on YouTube.

Tips and tutorials to unlock the full potential of AI in your creative workflow.

Share your favorite AI tool or features in the comments.

Stay tuned for upcoming videos and product updates.

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