Posted October 2, 2016 by Nick LaFave under Content Creation
1. Creative Commons Search
http://search.creativecommons.org/
2. Google Images Usage Rights Filter
images.google.com
Noncommercial choices will return more results. This is typically what you will use unless you’re using the images in a format that you will earn money from, or use in advertising.
Noncommercial Reuse with Modification – If you are going to change the image in any way.
Noncommercial Reuse – If you are going to use the image as-is (no changes).
3. Flickr License Filter
www.Flickr.com
Understanding Flickr Usage Rights:
All Creative Commons – If you are using the image as-is.
Modifications Allowed – If you are going to modify the image in any way.
No Known Copyright Options – Can be used in any way without restrictions.
Public Domain – Can be modified and used for any application. No attribution required.
US Government Works – Considered Public Domain
“The Commons” – Considered Public Domain
Double Checking Usage Rights
Note: Sites like Google Images and Flickr can’t guarantee that the licensing information is accurate. It’s a good idea to check the image source to make sure the image is legitimately licensed and to check the exact terms of reuse.
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