File (Document) Free Icons | Vector Assets

Basic form of data, “File (Document)” Free Material

Simple file silhouette icon with top right corner of paper slightly turned up (dog ear). Most standard symbol representing “file” or “document” in computer GUI, functioning as metaphor for all “recorded information” such as text data, application forms, reports.

Specific Usage Scenes and Suggestions

This icon active as basic part of design, from usage as system icon to expression of business documents.

• For “Create New” Button of App / Software
  As icon indicating “Make new file” or “Blank paper” state in text editor or business tool. By combining with plus (+) mark, meaning of “Add” can be emphasized.
• For “Document / Report” Image of Business
  As symbol representing general business documents like “Contract” “Invoice” “Report.” Flexibility to show what kind of document just by placing text under icon.
• For “Page / Content” Expression of Website
  Can be utilized as icon indicating each “Web page (HTML file)” in site map or explanatory diagram of hierarchical structure.
• For “File Format” Guidance of Download Button
  As decoration of button to download materials like PDF or Word. Processing to put text like “PDF” inside icon is also standard.
• For “Attached File” Display of Form
  As icon indicating area to upload file or being attached in inquiry forms etc.

Editing Tips and Benefits of EPS Format

In addition to PNG and SVG formats convenient for Web production, EPS format of vector data suitable for DTP design and advanced editing is included in the distribution file.

If it is EPS format, contents information can be freely written using software like Illustrator, such as drawing horizontal lines (ruled lines) inside icon to look like “text,” or drawing graph to look like “analysis report.” Also, making color “white” and adding border line makes it more realistic paper icon.

Related Keywords

File, Document, Paper, Sheet, Data, Report, Contract, Memo, Create new, Page, Attach, Icon