What is Flag Downloader?
Flag Downloader is a free tool for downloading country flag images from 252 countries around the world. Whether you're building a presentation, writing a travel blog post, or visualizing country-level data, you often need a high-quality flag image on short notice. Just search for a country by name to instantly find its flag, then download it as a PNG or SVG file with one click. Everything runs directly in your browser — no sign-up or installation required. Other flag image sites often add a watermark or require attribution or payment — this tool serves flagcdn.com's public data as-is, so you can download without a watermark or attribution requirement.
How to use it
Type a country name into the search box in English or its native spelling — searching "France" works just as well as typing the country's own local name. If you're not sure where to look, use the continent tabs (Asia, Europe, Africa, Americas, Oceania) to narrow things down. Once you find the flag you want, just click the "PNG" or "SVG" button — the image downloads instantly with no page reload. Country names are also automatically shown in your browser's language.
When it comes in handy
- Adding country flags to a slide deck or report
- Illustrating countries you've visited in a travel blog post
- Building a language or country picker UI for a multilingual site
- Preparing materials for a geography or social studies class
Are flag images really free to use without worry?
Flags are national emblems, so they're generally not subject to individual copyright. That said, some countries have separate restrictions on other symbols like a coat of arms or national emblem, so for large-scale commercial use it's worth double-checking the specific country's rules. The flag images here come directly from flagcdn.com's public dataset.
Good to know when using flag images
- SVG stays crisp at any size, making it a good fit for banners and large prints
- PNG drops easily into PowerPoint, Word, and similar programs
- A country's official name can differ from its common name (e.g. Republic of Korea/Korea) — try an alternate name if a search comes up empty
- Some territories (Hong Kong, Puerto Rico, etc.) aren't independent countries but have their own flag codes under ISO 3166-1, and are included here too
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are flag images free to use?
- Yes. National flags are public symbols that represent each country, so they aren't subject to copyright and can be used freely.
- What formats are available?
- Both PNG and SVG. PNG works great for documents and slide decks, while SVG is a scalable vector format that stays crisp at any size — ideal for print and design work. Both formats use real flag data from flagcdn.com.
- Do I need to sign up?
- No. You can search for a country and download its flag immediately — no account required.
- Which countries are included?
- 252 countries and territories in total, including every UN member state plus major regions like Hong Kong and Puerto Rico.
- Do the flag images have a watermark?
- No. They're provided as plain flag images with no watermark or attribution required.
- Do the colors and proportions exactly match the official standard?
- The images use flagcdn.com's standard flag data, which follows most countries' official proportions and colors. Since minor variations in official specs can exist between countries, for uses requiring strict compliance (e.g. government documents), check that country's official reference separately.
- Are the flag images kept up to date?
- Flag changes are rare, but whenever flagcdn.com's data is updated, the images here are updated along with it.