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First impressions matter! Shutterstock's designer-made logo templates will help you make a statement instantly and show what your brand is all about.
How to make a logo
1. Click a template or blank canvas you like, from the gallery above, and it'll appear in the Create editor.
2. Time to customize: change out the photos and graphics, if you like — add your own or choose a free image from our massive library.
3. Change the text and add text effects like drop shadows, outlines, or colors. You won't find text tools this good anywhere else.
4. Download your design. It's yours, free, forever. Whatcha gonna make next, design pro?
The simplest online logo maker
Thousands of dollars for a logo design? No thanks. Brand your business your way by creating your own logo online in a matter of minutes. No one knows your vibe or your value prop like you do, and Shutterstock Create gives you the tools to bring your brand to life. Kick things off with one of our ready-made logo templates if you want to generate a logo online—free and fast—or start with a blank canvas that unlocks endless creative potential. Either way, it's exceptionally easy to build out this critical brand element using attractive fonts, awesome colors, and millions of amazing stock assets. You clearly have a business vision, so make your brand just as visionary! It all starts here.
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Frequently asked questions about logos
The two cornerstones of any logo design process are research and experimentation. Research is absolutely critical as it will define the direction you take. You'll want to research your audience (what do they connect with?), your competitors (how do they express themselves?), and the broader landscape (what industry trends should you either join or stand against?). Throughout the research process, take notes on logos you like and don't like; put them onto a moodboard to identify patterns and inspire new ideas. After researching, it's time to experiment. Using a program like Create, play around with colors, shapes, and fonts to bring your ideas to life.
There are lots of programs out there to help you design your own logo, and of course, we're partial to Create. Our online editor is free and easy to use, and it requires zero design experience to go from concept to creation. You can upload your own assets if you've sketched out a logomark already, or you can select from millions of stock assets to build out your design. (Yep, millions!) Customize each part of your design—font, size, color, layers, layout—until your logo is even better than you imagined.
Like any branding exercise, your logo creation process should start with the why. Why does your business exist? Why do you work so hard to do what you do? What is the transformation you provide to your customers and community? Keeping these big ideas in mind, start to research other business logos you like. Pull your favorite elements—maybe a color here or a font there—and then recombine them into something completely unique. Use color psychology to make sure your logo evokes all the deeper emotions associated with your brand.
If you are looking to trademark your logo, start with a blank canvas. From there, you’ll have access to thousands of fonts, graphics, textures, effects, and color combination. Keep in mind that you can’t trademark a logo using any Shutterstock templates, as these are non-exclusive elements. If you’d like to use a Shutterstock image in your logo, you’ll need to [obtain an exclusive license](https://support.shutterstock.com/s/article/Using-Images-for-logos-and-trademarks?language=en_US) to make your logo trademarkable.