Is there any way to get free button graphics?

Question

Hi Everyone,

I've noticed that many applications (even by different companies) use the same button graphics.

Are there any places where I can get these kinds of buttons for free without designing them myself?...

[Unfortunately I can't post any photos or links in my posts yet, but to see what kinds of buttons I want, Google Image search "WinLister" - it's those kind of simple, low-res buttons that I need for my application]

Thanks very much for your help!

Answer 1

If you're talking about Toolbar Buttons, they are included in the Shell

(Toolbar Standard Button Image Index Values)

Answer 2

If you want some more up to date images that cover the common tasks in many applications, take a look at the Visual Studio Image Library.

Eric

Answer 3

Thanks for your replies,

In the link that Castorix31 posted, under "IDB_STD_LARGE_COLOR and IDB_STD_SMALL_COLOR:" is the right resolution of image that I want.

EWoodruff, I downloaded the image library, and it has all the kinds of images that I want, however I want them to be more low-res than that, more classic.

My desire for out-dated buttons probably seems really bizarre :P, however, do you know anywhere that may have that extensive image library from early 2000's era instead?

Sorry to be a pain and thanks so much for your help!

Answer 4

Hi Alex,

Welcome to the MSDN forum.

>> My desire for out-dated buttons probably seems really bizarre :P, however, do you know anywhere that may have that extensive image library from early 2000's era instead?

Do you want the Visual Studio 2010 Image Library? If so, please check this doc: How to: Install the Visual Studio Image Library

The Visual Studio Image Library is installed on your computer together with Visual Studio. This file is typically installed in … \Microsoft Visual Studio 10.0\Common7\VS2010ImageLibrary\1033\. Right-click VS2010ImageLibrary.zip, click Extract All, and then follow the directions to extract the images.

Best regards,

Sara

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Answer 5

Hi Sara,

Unfortunately the 2010 style of button isn't the one I want. I'll just make my own. Thanks for the help everybody.