Envato Elements offers multiple ways to search, browse, and discover assets. This article explains all available search and navigation features so you can find the right item for your project quickly.
For an overview of all item types and categories available on Envato Elements, see: Envato Stock Catalog.
How do I browse items by category on Envato?
All items on Envato Elements are organized into categories based on item type—for example, presentation templates, fonts, stock videos, or royalty-free music. Items within each category are further organized by their defining characteristics—for example, PowerPoint templates versus Keynote templates within the presentation templates category.
To browse by category, use the navigation menu at the top of Envato Elements while logged in to your account. You can then refine your results within a category using the available filters, such as supported application, style, orientation, and more.
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Category-level filter refinement is not available in all categories.
How do I search for items on Envato using keywords?
You can search Envato using keywords related to the item you are looking for. For example, searching corporate powerpoint presentation will return relevant results matching those terms.
Search by orientation
Envato Elements lets you filter search results by orientation—vertical, horizontal, or square. This is particularly useful for photos, videos, and graphic templates where format matters.
Search tips for photos
The search experience for photos returns highly relevant results quickly, offering greater variety in people, scenes, and styles. The number of people filter helps you find the right photo without extensive scrolling.
Can I search in a language other than English?
If you search in Korean while using the English interface, Envato Elements automatically detects the language and translates your query to English before searching, so you get relevant results without needing to translate your search terms yourself. Support for additional languages is in development.
How do I use search operators on Envato Elements?
Envato Elements supports experimental search operators that give you more control over your results:
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Boost a word or phrase: Add a + before a word or phrase to prioritize results that include it. Example:
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Exclude a word or phrase: Add a - before a word or phrase to filter out results containing it. Example:
beach -tropical
You can combine these operators in a single search query for more precise results.
Please note: Search operators are an experimental feature. Results and behavior may change as we develop the feature.
How do I search for items by author on Envato?
You can search for items by a specific author using the @name syntax. Type @ followed by the author's username in the search bar to find all items by that creator. You can also combine author search with keywords or other operators to explore a creator's work within a specific topic.
How do I search for Royalty-Free Music on Envato?
You have two powerful options to find the perfect track in the audio library:
- Search by keywords: You can search the Envato royalty-free music using descriptive keywords—such as genre, mood, instrument, tempo, or theme.
- Search by uploading a track or using a link: Envato supports royalty-free music search by reference track. You can upload an audio file or paste a link to a track to find royalty-free music with a similar sound. This makes it easier to find the right track when you have a specific style or feel in mind but do not know the right keywords to describe it.
Hint: Looking for logos and idents? These are now a property filter within Royalty-Free Music, rather than a separate category.
How does featured content work on Envato?
At the top of most category pages on Envato Elements, you will see a row of featured content. Featured content consists of items hand-picked and curated by the Envato team based on quality and a range of other editorial factors. It is a useful way to discover some of the highest-quality content available in a category.
Envato also maintains a regularly updated, hand-curated selection of high-quality items on the Envato Pinterest page, which serves as an excellent source of creative inspiration.
How do tags work on Envato?
All items on Envato Elements are tagged by contributors to help you find them through search and category browsing. From any item page, you can click on a tag to see other items that share the same tag—a quick way to explore related content within a specific style or theme.
How do I find similar or alternative items on Envato?
Each item page on Envato Elements displays a selection of related items that are similar to the one you are currently viewing. Browsing related items helps you compare alternatives and ensures you find the best item for your project.
Can I use numbered pages instead of infinite scroll?
Yes. Search results use infinite scroll by default, but you can switch to numbered pages from your User Preferences page under Search results display. Numbered pages let you jump to a later page, share a link to a specific page of results, and land back in the same place when you return.
Frequently asked questions
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How do I filter Envato search results by software?
Within most categories, you can refine your search results by supported application using the filter panel. For example, in video templates you can filter by After Effects, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve. Filter availability varies by category—not all refinement options are available in every category.
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Can I search Envato royalty-free music by uploading a song?
Yes. Envato supports royalty-free music search by reference track. You can upload an audio file or paste a link to a song to find royalty-free music in the Envato library with a similar sound. This feature is directly available within the Envato royalty-free music search bar.
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How do I search for a specific Envato author's items?
Use the @name syntax in the Envato Elements search bar. Type @ followed by the author's username to see all of their items. You can combine this with keywords to filter within that author's catalog.
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What is featured content on Envato Elements?
Featured content is a curated selection of items hand-picked by the Envato team and displayed at the top of most category pages. We select items based on quality and editorial factors. Featured content changes regularly and is a useful way to discover top items in a category.