A hand-drawn arrow does something to an interface that no geometric pointer from a standard UI kit can: it adds character. It tells the user "a person worked here, not a conveyor belt." But drawing four dozen arrows in vector, polishing every pen curve in Figma or Illustrator, is an hour-and-a-half task that a designer on a deadline simply doesn't have.

Fortunately, designer Denes from Let's WP once did this work for us. He assembled a set of 44 hand-drawn SVG arrows in a unified, concise style, not tied to any specific design system, without ornateness, without unnecessary weight. The set is free for commercial and personal use: grab it and paste it into your layout, change the color and thickness, scale without quality loss.

Below, what's inside the archive, where and how to apply these arrows, what tools to use for customization, and where to find similar sets if 44 variants seems insufficient.

💡 Quick overview:

• Download the ZIP archive with 44 SVG arrows from the Let's WP site (or a mirror)
• Open the file in Figma, Inkscape or Illustrator and adjust the stroke to match your palette
• Insert into a layout, presentation or post, scaling is free, without loss of clarity
• Use in commercial projects without attribution

What's inside the set

The archive contains 44 separate SVG files, each with its own curve character and tip type. Here's what you'll find after unpacking the zip:

• Straight arrows to the right and left, classic pointers with different tip shapes (sharp, rounded, double). Basic tool for linking blocks on a landing page and in a presentation.
• Arc and curved, for outlining groups of elements, visual accent on a screen area, and indicating non-linear connections in diagrams.
• Dashed and hatched, ideal for step-by-step instructions, user flow and flowcharts. Dashed reads as "path", hatching as "alternative route."
• Thin lines with neat pen and bold strokes, the first are good for minimalist UI and wireframes, the second work as an expressive accent on a promo page.
• Looping flourishes and decorative elements, for headers, section dividers, and styling social media posts.

All files are in SVG. This means the stroke is not expanded into curves, you can change the thickness (stroke-width) and color (stroke) both in a graphics editor and directly in code. At any scaling, quality is not lost.

The set is distributed freely: commercial use is allowed on client sites, in presentations and print. Attribution is not required, but welcome. The author, Denes, is a designer and creator of the Let's WP blog.

Where hand-drawn arrows are useful

The handwritten style solves one specific task: it softens the geometric rigidity of an interface. Where a standard Material Design arrow looks too sterile and faceless, a hand-drawn one adds a "human" touch. Here are five typical scenarios.

Landing pages and promo pages. An arrow directs the gaze to a CTA button, links the "problem → solution" block, accents the offer. Handwritten style reduces visual templating, the page looks less conveyor-made, and therefore inspires more trust.

Presentations and pitch decks. The vector inserts into Google Slides, PowerPoint and Keynote without loss of clarity. Arrows link blocks on a slide, show sequence or hierarchy, it turns out clean and doesn't distract from the essence.

Diagrams and infographics. Dashed and hatched variants, a ready visual language for flowcharts, mind maps and user flow. The reader understands direction without additional explanations.

Styling social media posts. Arrow flourishes work as dividers and accents in Instagram carousels, Twitter headers and article covers. They add dynamics to a flat image.

UI design and wireframes. When prototyping, hand-drawn pointers help indicate interaction: where to click, what leads where, how screens are connected. The style is deliberately "draft", the client sees structure, not final design.

How to edit SVG arrows

The set is supplied in SVG, so any vector graphics editor is available. Three options, in increasing complexity.

Figma, free, browser. Drag the SVG file onto the canvas, the arrow appears as a vector object. Select it and change Stroke (thickness and outline color) in the right panel. Scaling is free. Ideal if you're already working in Figma on a layout and don't want to switch between tools.

Inkscape, free, desktop. Powerful open-source SVG editor. Open the file, press Ctrl+Shift+F, "Fill and Stroke" panel. Here are available: fill and stroke color, stroke style (solid, dashed, dash-dotted), start and end line markers. Inkscape supports batch processing via CLI, convenient if you need to recolor all 44 files at once in corporate colors.

Adobe Illustrator, paid, desktop. Professional tool. Import SVG, ungroup if necessary and work with the Stroke and Appearance palette. Gradient strokes, brushes and effects are available, but for simple arrows this is usually excessive.

Quick color change via code

If you need to embed an arrow directly into markup as inline SVG, color changes with one attribute:

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<svg width="100" height="40" viewBox="0 0 100 40">
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  <path d="M10,20 L80,20 L70,10 M80,20 L70,30"
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        stroke="#FF6B35" stroke-width="2" fill="none"/>
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</svg>

Replace #FF6B35 with your color, and the arrow will fit any palette.

Video: SVG basics for beginners

If you've never worked with vector graphics, start with this tutorial. The author clearly explains: what SVG is, how to create and edit vector shapes, how to apply styles and animation.

Similar free sets of vector arrows

44 arrows, a good start, but sometimes a project needs variety. Here are five verified sources with quality hand-drawn arrows in SVG.

• Hand Drawn Arrows on SVG Repo, a collection of 200+ SVG arrows in different styles: from minimalist to decorative. All under MIT license, can be used in commercial projects without restrictions. Search for "hand drawn arrows" on svgrepo.com.

• Arrow Icons from Flaticon, more than 1,800 arrow icons in SVG and PNG. Hand-drawn, outline, flat and gradient variants are available. Free with attribution, or by subscription without it: flaticon.com/free-icons/hand-drawn-arrow.

• Hand Drawn Arrows on Vecteezy, tens of thousands of vector arrows from different authors. Filter by license: choose "Free" and see if a specific set requires attribution: vecteezy.com.

• Arrow Sketch on Freepik, huge collection of hand-drawn arrows in vector and PNG. Free with attribution (link to Freepik), premium sets available without attribution: freepik.com.

• Mirror of the set from Bypeople, if the main source (Let's WP) is unavailable, the same 44 arrows can be grabbed via Bypeople: bypeople.com/hand-drawn-svg-arrows/.

⁉️🤔 Frequently asked questions

Can these arrows be used in commercial projects?

Yes. The set from Let's WP is distributed under a free license: commercial and personal use is allowed, including client sites, presentations, print and digital products. Attribution is not required. Arrows are a vector graphic resource, not program code: you can insert them into a layout, edit color and stroke thickness, but not resell as a separate arrow set.

What format are the files and how to open them?

Format, SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics). Opens with any vector editor: Figma (browser, free), Inkscape (desktop, free), Adobe Illustrator (desktop, paid), Vectornator (iPad), CorelDRAW. SVG can also be opened as a text file in any code editor and edit the markup directly. For quick viewing without an editor, drag the SVG file into a browser window, it will render as a regular image.

Why are hand-drawn arrows better than regular geometric ones?

A hand-drawn arrow adds "humanity" to an interface. Geometric from a standard UI kit says "this is an interface", while hand-drawn, "behind this interface is a person." In marketing landing pages, presentations and educational materials, this increases engagement: there's something for the eye to latch onto. From an accessibility standpoint, there's no difference, both are equally ignored by screen readers without aria-label, which you add yourself.

What to do if the original Let's WP site is unavailable?

The original site letswp.io is now available via letswp.justifiedgrid.com. The set is also on aggregator platforms: Bypeople and Armory (visualsoldiers.com). If no mirror works, use alternatives from the list above: SVG Repo and Flaticon together provide more than 2,000 hand-drawn arrows.

Are these arrows suitable for print?

Yes. SVG, a vector format, scales without quality loss to any resolution: from a small icon to a wide-format banner. Before sending to a print shop, make sure the color model is converted to CMYK (in Figma and Inkscape this is done via export to PDF with subsequent conversion). A stroke thickness of 1-2 px on screen becomes a hairline when printed, increase stroke-width to 3-5 px.

Are there restrictions on modifying the arrows themselves?

None. The SVG files in the set are not "baked", the stroke is not expanded into curves. You freely change color, thickness, stroke style (solid, dashed), add fill and gradients. The only license restriction: you cannot resell the edited set as a separate clone product.

To take or not to take: final breakdown on Let's WP arrows

If you're laying out a landing page, assembling a presentation or styling a post, 44 arrows from Denes cover most typical scenarios. The handwritten style is universal: it doesn't conflict with Material Design, minimalism, or brutalism.

For quick tasks, take and insert as is. For custom design, change color and stroke thickness in a minute in Figma or Inkscape. And if 44 variants weren't enough, the list of alternatives above will give you a couple thousand more arrows.

Download, experiment and make interfaces livelier.