Counter-Clockwise Arrows (Undo / History) Free Icons | Vector Assets

Return to past and redo, “Counter-Clockwise / Undo” Free Material

Simple and flat illustration icon depicting appearance where 2 arrows rotate in direction opposite to clock hands (left). While clockwise is time advancing to future, this counter-clockwise movement means “Return to past.” Free material available for commercial use extremely important in UI design representing function to cancel action once performed and return to previous state, such as “Undo” in PC operation, “Rewind” of video, or “Recovery (Rollback)” from system failure.

Specific Usage Scenes and Suggestions

This icon is searched and used in all tools and contents requiring “Return” action such as correction of failure or reference of past information.

• For Undo Button of Operation
  As an icon of function “Cancel previous operation (Ctrl+Z)” in text editor or image editing software. Generally arranged in set with clockwise “Redo” icon.
• For “Rewind” Function of Video
  As “Return 10 seconds” or “Play from beginning” button of YouTube or video player. Responds to user’s need to see missed scene again.
• For Restoration / Recovery from Backup
  As an icon indicating “Restore” or “Rollback” returning to normal past state when system failure occurs. Image tracing back time and repairing.
• For Content of History / Look Back
  As navigation of page introducing from present to past tracing back time such as “Founding story” or “Past archive.”
• As Instruction Icon of Rotation Operation
  As UI part instructing physical rotation direction such as “Rotate 90 degrees left” of image editing app or “North up (Reset)” of map app.

Editing Tips and Benefits of SVG Format

Free materials distributed on this site are also provided in vector format (SVG file) that does not deteriorate.

This counter-clockwise icon can express specific function by adding information in center. Using SVG editing software (Illustrator, etc.), putting number “10” in ring of arrow makes “10 seconds rewind” button, writing “Back” makes browser back button style. Also, making tip of arrow slightly sharp enables production of light operation feeling “Return quickly.”

Related Keywords

Counter-clockwise, Left rotation, Reverse rotation, Undo, Rewind, Back, Past, History, Restore, Recovery, Reset, Cancel, Icon