Embedded Files
Rules
Rules
Always attempt to find the original source of the image, even if it comes up in a "fair Use " search. Use your judgement to determine if the image is actually available for fair use.
Always credit the image creator even if it is a fair use image.
When available, provide a link to the image creator's website or the original image source.
Using Search Engines To Find Fair Use Images
Using Search Engines To Find Fair Use Images
Simply type your subject in the search box, check whether you will be using it for commercial purposes, modifying it, or both, and then click the location you want to search. I tend to have the most luck searching Wikimedia Commons, Google Images, and Flickr.
Not all of the photos on Flickr are available for free use. However, many of the photographers allow the use of their images. Under the search options, instead of Any License, choose whichever license fits your needs.
Google Images
Google Images
In the image search options, open the Usage Rights dropdown menu, and choose the option that fits your needs. "Labeled for reuse with modification" is the most broad license.
In the image search options, open the License dropdown menu, and choose the option that fits your needs. Typically, you will want to choose "Free to modify, share and use commercially."
Image Resources in the DLC
Image Resources in the DLC
For more places to find public domain and publicly licensed images, please visit our Resources > Images page.
Learn More about Copyright
Learn More about Copyright
To learn more about Fair Use visit our Professional Practices > Copyright Page
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