Where to Find More Course Illustrations: A Guide to Storyset

CourseConverter comes with a built-in library of illustrations that automatically match your course theme. For most courses, that's all you'll need. But sometimes you want a specific scene the library doesn't cover — and that's where a free illustration site like Storyset comes in.

What is Storyset?

Storyset is a free illustration library run by Freepik. It offers hundreds of customisable illustrations across categories like business, education, technology, and people, all in a consistent, friendly flat style. The standout feature is that you can recolour and customise each illustration in their online editor before you download it — so you can match it to your course's colours.

Why it pairs well with CourseConverter

Because you can set the colour before downloading, you can pull a Storyset illustration that matches your course theme, download it as an image, and drop it straight into a course using the image block. It's a natural way to extend beyond the built-in library when you need a particular subject.

How to use a Storyset illustration in your course

• Browse or search Storyset for an illustration that fits your topic.

• Open it in their editor and adjust the colour to suit your course theme. You can also pick from several style variations.

• Download it as a PNG (or your preferred image format).

• In your CourseConverter course, add an image block and upload the file you downloaded.

Important: crediting Storyset

Storyset's illustrations are free to use, but their licence requires you to credit Storyset wherever you use them, unless you hold a qualifying paid subscription. In practice that means including the attribution they specify — typically a small credit line such as "Illustration by Storyset." Always check the exact attribution and current terms on Storyset's own site before publishing, as their requirements can change.

A note on courses you sell

If you're building a course you intend to sell or distribute widely, read Storyset's licence terms carefully for your specific situation. Free illustration licences often have conditions around redistribution and commercial use, and what's permitted depends on how the illustration is used. When in doubt, check their terms directly or consider their paid option — we're not able to give legal advice on your particular case.

The bottom line

CourseConverter's built-in illustrations cover most needs and require no attribution or hunting. When you need something specific, Storyset is an excellent free supplement — recolour it to match your theme, download it, and add it as an image. Just remember to credit them, and check the licence if your course is commercial.