Last Updated: May 2026
Today I am reviewing a digital marketplace that is promising to bring you the best deals for digital design assets. A marketplace where designers and creatives promote their artwork and where thousands of companies are looking for daily exclusive deals.
Slogan: high-quality graphic design deals for creative professionals.
Since 2011 Inky is bringing the Black Friday Deals every day for creatives all around the world. InkyDeals was created from the desire to offer fellow designers (beginners and veterans alike) high-quality resources at unbeatable prices.
Inky is a lovable little blob who’s passionate about design and creativity. His daily routine involves searching for great deals with all the resources a creative professional may need.
InkyDeals Review – The Good, The Bad & The Merger
Overview
InkyDeals is a deal website for creative people. Think of it like a friend who always finds discounts on design stuff. Graphics, fonts, templates, Photoshop addons, mockups, icons, t-shirt designs and more.
They started years ago (around 2011) and became popular because they offered high-quality design bundles at prices way lower than normal. You don’t need to be a pro designer to use their stuff. Even a “Photoshop rookie” can follow along.
Their main categories.
- Graphics – icons, illustrations, textures, patterns, backgrounds, t-shirt designs and files for Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator, Affinity.
- Templates – social media, resume, flyers, branding, logo, UI kits, mockups, HTML, presentations, infographics.
- Fonts – display, sans serif, serif, script.
- Addons – brushes, presets, actions, effects, overlays.
- Tools – photo editor, video editor, stock photos.
- Free section – yes, they have freebies too.
They also show operating system support (Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS, browser-based).
What’s a typical product like?
An example. Sale Instagram Post Templates.
- You get 22 PSD + JPEG files.
- Price: $10 for standard license, +$15 for extended license.
- You can swap images, change text, add extra photo effects.
- Delivered as a zip file, instant download after purchase.
- Lifetime access once downloaded.
They show previews inside every deal, so you know exactly what you’re buying. No blind surprises.
Merger with DealFuel.
In January 2026, InkyDeals officially merged with DealFuel.
But don’t panic. The merger announcement says:
- Your old InkyDeals account and past purchases are 100% safe.
- You can still log into InkyDeals → My Account → Downloads.
- Old product links automatically redirect to DealFuel.
- Support and policies (refunds, terms, privacy) are now handled by DealFuel.
What does this mean for you?
One single place for design bundles + software lifetime deals. No more jumping between two websites.
What is DealFuel bringing to the table?
Lots of lifetime deals for software and tools, like:
- AI legal assistant
- YouTube video transcriber
- SEO software
- LinkedIn automation
- URL shortener + QR generator
- E-commerce scraper
- AI form builder
- WooCommerce discount plugin
Prices range from $7 to $499, sometimes with big discounts (e.g. from $2,900 to $499).
Can you sell your own designs there?
Yes. There’s a “Submit a Deal” page on DealFuel. You log in and submit your product for designers, marketers, freelancers and businesses.
Selling your products as a vendor.
You can join hundreds of vendors already selling their digital products. Advantages for vendors:
- No upfront marketing costs
- Exposure to a large audience
- Extra marketing channel
- Test products really fast, get traction to products you launch
- They handle payments, refunds, affiliates, promotions on partner websites
What you get:
- Extra income without spending anything on marketing
- Customers
- Free website traffic
- Editorial features on their partners’ websites
How it Works:
After you submit your product, one of their colleagues will contact you to discuss whether your deal fits their audience. Once everything is in place (agreements, terms & conditions), you start working on the promotion of your product.
They do the featured image, the copy for the deal description and they set up the systems so customers can access the product as fast as possible. Once the promotion has started, they start promoting your deals to maximise revenue and impact. Once the promotion is over, after 2-4 weeks, you get your payment via PayPal or bank transfer.
What about licenses? Can I use these for my business?
Yes — but read carefully. DealFuel has a very clear License & Usage Terms page.
General rule:
✅ You can use it for commercial projects, client work, social media, websites, print-on-demand (flattened), marketing materials.
❌ You cannot resell source files, redistribute bundles, upload editable files to stock sites or share downloads.
Specific examples:
- Templates – you can customise and use for clients but cannot resell the editable template itself.
- Mockups – you can sell final rendered images but not the editable PSD files.
- T-shirt designs – you can print on physical shirts and sell them but not sell the digital files.
- Print-on-demand – allowed if designs are flattened but no editable files to POD platforms.
It’s actually one of the more user-friendly license pages I’ve seen. They even break it down by category (fonts, vectors, mockups, addons, etc.).
Terms:
- Once you have purchased a bundle it is yours forever.
- They accept paypal and credit cards and you get an invoice.
- Most of the deals belong to the royalty-free category which means that you can use them for personal and commercial use. Otherwise, they include any necessary information.
- However, you are not allowed to resell or distribute the files in any case. If you want for example to let someone else get these deals you can direct them to their website.
- They offer refunds, there is a 60-day money-back guarantee if you are not satisfied with the quality. They will refund you on the spot but it would be nice if you give them a reason so that they can improve their future deals.
- The free deals (freebies) include instructions and are followed by the appropriate documentation. If you want to share their free products with others you can provide them with a link to their website. It would very nice if you could spread the word of mouth in those free offers with your social networks.
For example, I got an excellent offer today for $0 with an extended multi-use license. I am allowed to use them in an unlimited number of projects without fees or the need for any attribution. But they include at the end of the deal buttons for social sharing.
What about the blog (Pixel77)?
InkyDeals’ blog lives at Pixel77.com — a graphic design magazine with tutorials, resources, and inspiration.
Right now, I can see 111 blog pages.
Topics include:
- How to use a green screen
- Negative space logos
- Best app icons
- Luxury car logos
- Poster design ideas
- And many more (Design, Marketing, Interviews, Freebies)
It’s a legit resource, not just a sales blog.
What changed after the merger (from a real user’s perspective)?
In their emails, they share both InkyDeals and DealFuel products.
That’s it. No broken links. No lost purchases. Just more variety in the emails.
Who is InkyDeals / DealFuel for?
- Freelancers
- Small business owners
- Solo entrepreneurs (like me — a business consultant and marketer who designs a lot)
- Hobbyists who want pro-looking designs without high costs
- People who prefer lifetime deals over subscriptions
My personal experience.
I’ve been using many of their designs since 2015. I find their quality very decent, most of the time.
I’ve turned to design subscriptions recently, but I still find InkyDeals’ designs decent. Some high quality, some lower — but the previews help you decide before buying.
If you are careful and go through the previews and the detailed descriptions before buying any deal, you will not have a problem, ever.
Plus, a 30-day money-back guarantee is there, so you don’t lose anything by trying.
Any downsides?
- Quality varies (some great, some alright) — but previews reduce the risk.
- You can’t resell templates “as-is” (fair for most creators).
Company background.
Founded in 2011. Owned by Hummingbird Web Solutions Pvt Ltd. HQ near Greater Philadelphia Area. Team size 11–50 people.
Stats:
- Over 250,000 email subscribers
- 103000 Facebook followers
- 3500 X/Twitter followers
- 2700 Instagram fans
- 900 Pinterest followers
- More than 300 vendors
- Thousands of campaigns
Among their clients, you’ll find: Template Monster, MOZ, PixelKit, CrazyEgg, Learnable, Smashing Magazine.
Among their partners, you’ll find: DepositPhotos, Themify, Designmodo, UltraShock, Vandelay Design.
Resume.
InkyDeals is going through a transition (May 2026). It’s now part of DealFuel but your past purchases are safe, your login still works and you still get great design bundles at cheap prices.
Plus, you now get access to software lifetime deals in the same place.
If you’re a designer, marketer or small business owner who wants affordable, usable design assets without a monthly subscription — it’s definitely worth checking out.
And if you’re worried about licenses? DealFuel actually explains them better than most sites.
So, InkyDeals isn’t fancy. It’s not trying to be Canva or Envato. It’s just a solid, honest deal site for creatives. And that’s exactly why people (including me) have stuck around since 2015.
The Reality (Deep Research)
I’ve scanned the whole web to discover what others are saying about InkyDeals.
The Google AI overview got it right.
InkyDeals has a mixed-to-positive reputation. Trustpilot-style ratings average around 3.7 to 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Most customers love it. Some grumble. Nobody calls it a scam.
What Customers Love ❤️
1. High value bundles. People keep coming back because the discounts are real. You can get 100+ worth of fonts, vectors, mockups or templates for $10 to $20.
2. Freebies. InkyDeals cycles through genuinely useful free resources. Not just junk to get your email. Over 471 premium design resources have been given away for free over the years.
3. Works for everyone. Hobbyists, freelancers, business owners, web designers — all find something useful.
4. 30-day money-back guarantee. That’s real. You don’t lose anything if a bundle doesn’t work for you.
5. Huge variety. From Photoshop actions to t-shirt designs to Lightroom presets to UI kits. If you name a design asset type, they’ve probably run a deal on it.
What Customers Complain About 😕
1. Inconsistent quality. Some deals are amazing. Some are… fine. A few users feel InkyDeals doesn’t always vet third-party sellers strictly enough. So you might get a bundle where the preview looks great but the actual files are underwhelming.
Pro tip from experienced users:
Always check the preview images inside the deal page. They show exactly what you get. Don’t just buy based on the cover image.
2. Customer support can be slow. A handful of reviewers mention delayed responses or confusion around download links. Not a dealbreaker for most, but worth knowing.
3. Old rating system was abused. According to the Dribbble redesign post from their team… They had some problems with bad rating from people that didn’t buy the product, influencing the potential buyers. So we cleaned that up.”
Now, the site detects if you actually bought the product before letting you rate it. Non-buyers can only comment. That’s a smart fix.
What Other Communities Say.
Warrior Forum (internet marketing pros). Some users asked if InkyDeals is legit. Answers were generally positive — people confirmed they’d bought bundles and received what was promised.
Signs101 (sign makers / vehicle wrappers). A thread asked “InkyDeals — anyone use ’em?” Responses were cautious but not negative. Main concern: checking license terms for commercial use (which I already covered — and DealFuel’s license page is actually very clear).
BeginDot review (Dec 2024). Gave InkyDeals high scores. Ease of use 91%. Features 92%. Value for money 90%. Customer support 92%.
Their noted cons. Low affiliate commission (20%) — though that’s normal for design deals. Deals are time-limited (true — that’s the whole point of a deal site).
GraphicMania (2012). This is from the launch of the new website — over a decade ago. But it shows InkyDeals has been around since at least 2012. Their partners back then included Deposit Photos, Ultra Shock, Themify, and Design Modo.
Should You Trust InkyDeals?
Yes — but shop smart.
- Legitimate company (founded 2011, clear ownership, physical HQ).
- Real products delivered via instant download
- 30-day refund if something goes wrong
- Previews available for every deal — use them
- Merger with DealFuel didn’t break old purchases
Notice.
- Quality varies by third-party seller — check previews
- Support can be slow — not terrible, not instant
- Deals expire — if you see something you really want, don’t wait weeks
InkyDeals is like a discount warehouse for design assets. Most of the time, you get a steal. Occasionally, you get something not so great. But because they have previews and a 30-day refund, you’re never stuck with junk.
If you’re a freelancer, small business owner or hobbyist who doesn’t want to pay full price for fonts, templates or mockups — it’s worth bookmarking.
Just don’t expect Adobe-level support or hand-holding. Expect cheap, usable design stuff that gets the job done. And after the DealFuel merger, you also get access to lifetime software deals in the same place.
Final Thoughts
Almost all of the deals I got from their website are high-quality. Most users stay satisfied. The artwork is created by design professionals that co-operate with them.
Their prices are very fair and pretty low compared to other websites. There are huge discounts from time to time with coupon codes or straight away. You can test their work as they always have free offers for you to collect.
Imagine there are packages of illustrations including icons and other formats about animals, tools we use in our everyday life, human faces, fonts… all mixed up and for let’s say 400 different elements they charge only $10 – $40.
It depends on the design and the style and every bundle is unique but the previews make it…
“What You See Is What You Get”.
I support InkyDeals with my services. I craft custom bonus packages for your specific needs and goals, including information products hosted in the marketplace, case studies, interviews, even full-scale campaigns and product launches.
Contact me to discuss the details in private.
Tasos Perte Tzortzis
Business Organisation & Administration, Marketing Consultant, Creator of the "7 Ideals" Methodology
Although doing traditional business offline since 1992, I fell in love with online marketing in late 2014 and have helped hundreds of brands. Founder of WebMarketSupport, Muvimag, Summer Dream.
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I’m intrigued by this Inky Deals site, particularly the 65 Premium PSD Flyer Templates. I was astonished to see that they say the list price is as much as $657 but has been reduced to $19. Is the list price really as much as that? But when I looked at the quality of the images in the package, I was genuinely impressed. These are really professional designs, and with them being in PSD format, that means you can easily edit them so they fit with whatever you need the design for. Serious impressed!
Welcome back Marcus , yes , this is a trick they use to apply for all of their prices.To show an impressive discount of 90% or more.I don’t usually agree with that tactic but the important part is that the final prices are really affordable.Additionally all the designs coming from talented professionals and the editing is pretty easy.You can change variants and prepare them for your projects accordingly.
Thank you for your interest , your kind words and for taking the time to discuss it with me.Good luck with your selections and … merry christmas.
I have never heard of inky deals before. It sounds interesting. I have been thinking about changing my site background but haven’t yet because I’m no good with photoshop or other photo editing software. I have always wanted to get into affiliate marketing and their program sounds good too. I’m going to check out your page on how to become an affiliate marketer. Thanks for all the info.
Welcome Merceadez , you can become an affiliate by building a website and then you have to bring traffic.Then it is when the real opportunity begins.
Thank you for visiting my blog and for your interest.
Hi. I like your site and am going to bookmark it and come back when I need some graphic designs. Although they say content is king, most people are visual and if a site does not appeal to the senses then a visitor is not going to stick around.
I am not very good at design. I think my brain is far too logical to cope with the artistic side of life. I would certainly be very interested in the 3 day free course when it is ready.
Hi there Christine , I agree , “content is king but without a queen he is like a dead man”…Some people do not believe in the power of visuals and design , but I do.The websites that I am visiting the most are all with nice graphics.I want my eye entertained when I reading texts.
It is not that you are not good , you just have to let yourself express your feelings.Along with practising and studying anything can be accomplished.Besides those websites that offer these design bundles literally they do the work for you.Then you may combine elements together and experiment to produce your own artwork.
Thank you for this visit , for your beautiful comments and support.
I just begun to create my website 2 months ago and you can’t be more right than when you say content is the more important thing to start with. But when you do begin to drive traffic it is important to have a professional image for your customers. Can you choose your theme when buying from them, for example if I need graphics about video games can they make that for you? Thanks for your help!
Phil
Hello there Phil , yes content is king but modern websites are getting professional looking using quality graphics and images.There are designers inside the Inky Deals team that and they would answer any of your questions.At the moment they gather graphics and designs from many other designing websites and they create bundles.Furthermore I know that they own a sister site , the Designious , may be you can check it out and contact them.I am sure if you are looking for custom made graphics they can easily provide a solution for you.
Thank you for stopping by and for participating.I wish you good luck with your new website and if you check Inky Deals I would love to hear any update from you.
This sounds like a fantastic resource!
The biggest pitfall for new web entrepreneurs is finding the correct images to keep their website looking premium, sometimes pictures taken with your cell phone, while adding a personal touch, lack in professionalism.
I think the idea of low cost bundles is great as well, instead of purchasing one image and paying a lot.
Aiden
Welcome back Aiden , yes it is a resource that I use and trust.Their designs are professional and very cheap.As you clearly stated , sometimes our own photos taken with cell phones lack on the quality.For bloggers and entrepreneurs that have a lot of work , these design deals can save time and energy.We can not produce everything alone.And buying in the format of a “Bundle” is very cost effective.Additionally these artworks never lose authority as time passes by.
Thank you for the visit and for leaving your comment here.
I haven’t done too much with graphics on my site as work and hunting boots are so product specific.
There have been times when a graphic or a design of some sort could have added much to my post.
Also the technical parts to adding graphics has kept me away, It has always seemed pretty difficult!
InkyDeals sounds like the kind of resource I might actually be able to use!
This will make a great go-to resource the next time I fund myself in need of a graphic.
I will definitely check it out!
I absolutely agree here with you Marant.If designing is one of the tasks that seem very daunting or even time consuming for you then websites like InkyDeals might be the solution you are looking for.
There are thousands of design elements that you could choose and use without any additional work , if you could spare a few dollars of your budget.
I wanna thank you for visiting my blog and taking the time to leave your questions here.Additionally I wish you all the best with your projects.
You are absolutely right about having a nice web design. There is no point creating wonderful content, if people can’t stand the layout or design of your website. Inkydeals sounds like a pretty cool place to start for creating a much more attractive site for your customers. Do they have designs to suit all sorts of niches?
Absolutely Todd , their artwork covers every niche of the market.There are modern , classical , retro designs.Everyday new productions and bundles are added to their portfolio , some of those dedicated to specific niches.
They do cover pretty much anything that has to do with web design and they keep updating their offers constantly.
Thank you for your time and your participation in my blog.
Hi, I was wondering if you can manipulate the graphics using a vector program like Illustrator or Coral Draw.One thing I don’t understand is if you buy the bundle , download it and decide to get a refund, you could still be able to use the graphics.I don’t think they should allow the downloading, just like Clickbank products. Just to make it fair to the developers.
Hello Lorren , the products you buy or even the freebies can be manipulated with any software you might like.You can mix them , change , edit , modify them , anything really.They include documents with instructions in almost all cases.
In the case of the refunds , you still keep the downloaded files.Now , I believe , it is in your hand not to use them.If you stay unsatisfied with their product , why to use it anyway?…In every case they will ask for a reason and they will communicate with you for any details.
Thank your for your visit and your participation in my blog.
That’s pretty cool how they have graphic design bundles like that, but what if you just need the service once?
Their affiliate program would be the way to go if you use them, essentially you could use their designs for free at that point?
Seems pretty legit. I might actually check em out myself
Matt TheDopestMatrix
If you buy one of their bundles and you don’t want to buy a new one , you can easily unsubscribe from their email list , Matt.
If you participate in their affiliate program , even if you don’t use their designs , you could still drive traffic to them and make your commissions.
You could check it out , I believe you will stay satisfied.I wanna thank you for re-visiting my blog and for your questions.