Can I Use That Picture in My Design? How to Legally Use Copyrighted Images Online

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One of the most sought after legal questions in design: Can I use that image?
Just because you find a good image doesn't mean it's free. This video tackles the dilemma on finding out when you can use images legally in your designs be it a presentation, infographic, social graphic or any other visual format.
We cover everything from:
- Can I use that picture?
- Types of image licenses
- What the Creative Commons license means
- What public domain is
- Types of image uses
- What fair use means
- Penalties you could face for using copyrighted images online
Learn more about how you legally use copyrighted images online by visiting our blog:
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[@nhaj259]

It so complicated. I think I will spend more time in researching the image copyright than creating a graphic design 😦.

[@noah-wp9qm]

Me i wanna know for example if I can use animals image and cartoon them on t shirt is it allowed or not

[@Kuroi733]

Alright so what I understood from this is to wing it like a boss

[@leviaxeldominguez3137]

😂😂

[@codedynamics1]

lmfao 🤣🤣

[@repentofyoursinsandbelieve629]

Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life. Whoever rejects the Son will not see life. Instead, the wrath of God remains on him.” John 3:36 “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 “Repent: for the kingdom of Heaven is at hand.” Matthew 3:2 “For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit.” 1 Peter 3:18 JESUS LOVES YOU! I WARN YOU OF YOUR SINS, REPENT!♥️

[@moy6569]

@@repentofyoursinsandbelieve629 God has no god. Thou shall not have gods before me... this includes a Jesus before God.

[@repentofyoursinsandbelieve629]

@@moy6569 Jesus is God

[@twilightone145]

What if you find an image but use it as a model for the pose the figure in said image is in but the character is completely yours. The pose is similar but not the character is that ok?

[@lestikitty]

Wonderful video! Very informative and straight forward as you can make it, for such a complicated subject. My issue is that the terms weren't quite specific enough to make me clear about my particular situation, so I have a question. I'm an artist whose work consists of a fair amount of fan artwork. So, my archive of artwork is lots of other creator's characters reinterpreted in my drawings. Would using my artwork on business cards be seen as copyright infringement because of the other creator's characters?

[@charliebrown1006]

Have them sign a release before you draw their characters or retroactively ask them to sign a release. I’m a photographer but I’ve asked clients in the past I forgot to get a signature from to use their images on my site or to teach others etc. They usually have no problem at all & send a digital signature right over.

[@deisymariarosalopez4901]

Thanks for the picture tips. is it necessary to include kopyrite on every picture I take and use for my website and social media? thank you !

[@deliusmyth5063]

Could you clarify the point at "Will you profit personally or commercially from publishing the image?" Does "profit" here mean purely financially? In other words, if the KZbin channel is not monetized, does this count as fair use? Thank you.

[@repentofyoursinsandbelieve629]

John 3:36 - The New International Version (NIV) 36 Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God’s wrath remains on them. 💗

[@mynatashalove]

Hi, just a small question: I draw a lot and I wanted to make a design for a friend who wants to start a company. I started to look for inspiration and i "Accidentally" drew a part of someone's (google image) design in it. Do I still need to ask for permission? (Let me explain it more: It is a drawing of an animal: A rabbit, specifically. And I copied the outer form of the animal.)

[@SpaceKittyClaws]

Im pretty sure your fine lmao

[@margiebautista-batarlo5258]

Thanks for the info. But can i use the screenshot from pinterest then use it in my own vlog? Ty in advance!

[@thepalettewhispererasmr1227]

I’m not trying to get sued before I start. Lol Thanks

[@nthabelengmohohlo7670]

Myself too

[@xxkvngjayxx]

Same here I used a similar image Tina popular rappers cover art but I changed it alot will I still get sued

[@TaraBidyoGeymsTayo]

This is very informative! Thank you so much! I have a question though... I'm not sure on which category the console games covers and the gameplay screenshots fall under. I plan to create a gaming blog website which later on gets monetized via ads. I wanted to make sure that I won't get headaches in the future with copyright stuff and penalties. Hope you could help me with this. Thank you very much!

[@nelsondarwinpaktech3954]

can any one tell me if i use a small part of some1s image in my originally created image either it is fair use??

[@JETTFEATHERS]

But, WHEN YOU ARE USING an image with attribute, how do you add it in Photoshop?

[@Kayehardy]

Thank you! The info you provided was clear and easy to understand.

[@VismeApp]

We're glad it was helpful.

[@asrozax]

where do i can get those flowchart about copyright explanation? it's pretty hard to zoom on video,..

[@VismeApp]

Asrofi Al Kindi There is a link in the description that will take you to it.

[@jeffreyuthale6193]

What would be a case if we use one of these public domain image to design a website and later on we find it someone else is using the same image in their website and they have copyrighted the whole website including the content , will there be copyright issue ?

[@Denghuysmans]

Hi so I have a question, where does those bloggers take the product photos they promote for example from amazon. As an affiliate you get a link to put on your site. But there are parts like you cant put or convert the link, ex. When you post a blog or add product to your site and you need to upload a featured image (this doesnt allow you to put a link but just upload a new image) and I see a lot of bloggers making collage for their promotions like in pinterest! How can they do that and for sure they took the image on amazon coz its just the same! But how to not get wrong? What do they do?

[@YouTubeLowkey]

how about if i use the image to my thumbnail and my content in my video falls under fair use it is good?

[@humanlivesmatter4441]

I don't see anything wrong with doing things like, drawing fictional characters or drawing something that looks just like a copyright image as long as your not doing it for profit..What do u all think?

[@Uncomfortableanduglytruth]

but wait every picture you look up on google says image may be subject to copy so what is that supposed to mean??

[@Majesty_Lord]

I'd like to use in-game screenshots(without permission) for my videos and it's all about promoting the game where i took the screenshots from, is that under fair use or no?

[@eprointernational]

So simple and clearly understandable! Thanks a lot!

[@VismeApp]

You're welcome :)

[@repentofyoursinsandbelieve629]

John 3:36 - The New International Version (NIV) 36 Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God’s wrath remains on them. 💗

[@celiajuana7859]

Good Day@@VismeApp Your video is very informative, highly appreciated. Anyway I bought 5yards of fabric from Online store, it has cute graphic illustration and I plan to make kids skirt out of that fabric. I knew some basic photoshop and even make my own design, it just that I was fond and obsessed on that "fabric print design". Now I plan to use the graphic image from "fabric print" and apply it on t-shirt ONLY as a partner on a "certain skirt" AND HAVE NO PLAN TO USE IT ON MY ENTIRE PRODUCT. As I mention above I bought the printed fabric from online store but the graphic illustration was owned and design by different artist and I found selling the graphic illustration on ETSY worth P808. 93 ($14.23). Since I bought that printed fabric already, may I ask if do I have the RIGHT to apply the graphic image on t-shirt for COMMERCIAL USE for a minimal quantity only since I'll going to start just a small business for a moment which is not more than 15pieces of t-shirt? do I have the RIGHT or it consider as ILLEGAL? I first inquire through your email at [e-mail] but your agent gave me an irrelevant and vauge answer so I end up of NOTHING. At this point I fervently hope you'll give me SPECIFIC and DIRECT ANSWER. I was just asking because I'm afraid that the original creator might sue me once he/she saw my output with his/her design on the top of skirt selling it to the market. Looking forward on your keen response. Thank You and Godbless. From 🇵🇭

[@DiamondRubyJewel]

@@VismeApp *THANK YOU. GREAT VIDEO. I FOUND GORGEOUS GIPHYS ONLINE THAT ARE PERFECT FOR MY WORDS. HOW WOULD I SEE IF IT'S IN PUBLIC DOMAIN AND ALL THE OTHER CAUTIONARY STIPULATIONS YOU'VE MENTIONED HERE? I'M AN ABSOLUTE NEWBY* *GIPHYS ARE THOSE ANIMATED MOVING FLOWY PICS ONLINE. BEAUTIFUL* *I ALSO WANT A PIC I SAW ON AN ALBUM COVER , BUT THE ARTIST IS HUGEEEEE AND VERY RECLUSIVE. I HAVE NO IDEA HOW TO CONTACT HER* *I WILL JUST RECREATE SOMETHING SIMILAR BECAUSE IT'S A UNIVERSAL THEME*

[@ashley4372]

What about discussing a photo and the story being the image? does that count as transformative since you are adding commentary? thanks

[@viralnews4261]

You said “if you buy the image, you can do whatever you want with the image”. At Istockphoto, buying photo only grant you a Standard license, not Extended License. You are not allowed to print for commercial with Standard license .

[@danzkiegc8156]

I am using creative commons GIF images slideshow as background of my Silent Live Streaming,is this allowable in youtube Live Streaming guidelines?

[@supermanreviews2725]

Have a question. If I take a picture of an iphone, or Mcvities digestive biscuit and put it online, do I have copy rights over such a picture? Does it become my work since I don't own iphone as a company. Thanks by the way for the great video. Like your graphics

[@taelongray3381]

This video is genuinely golden! Thank you

[@RiresDelven]

Lots of high income big time artists on Instagram steal from photographers all the time. How will this ever end?

[@lisawilasinkala7286]

Is it okay to use an image from an affiliate website like Amazon and use it on your blog? Like a website/program you are affiliated to?

[@milicamancic1]

Mike is an excellent presenter

[@maggyfrog]

hello, just to be on the clear, royalty-free getty images don't need attribution in youtube videos, right?

[@Sobitsaid]

I need help with this: 1. Can I take photos of public places like restaurants, cafes, etc using my phone and use them on my blog? 2. Can I use those images from stock sites that say "editorial purposes only" to those articles that may have ads running and have affiliate links??

[@alannahxuereb]

Could I be penalized for taking elements from several sources to use in a singular graphic design, in the style of a photomontage, and editing/modifying/warping them to the extent where they are almost completely unrecognizable? Also, how can one check for photo rights as they are not always stated? Thanks!

[@jonathanmaurice6325]

Thank you, this is exactly what I do

[@ArtIsDrawing]

Yes

[@ArtIsDrawing]

Just because you changed the picture doesn't mean it's yours .

[@johnmarkarvizu5214]

@@ArtIsDrawing but then at that point, wouldn't be there's either right? Uh oh...

[@repentofyoursinsandbelieve629]

John 3:36 - The New International Version (NIV) 36 Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God’s wrath remains on them. 💗

[@simoradavis9268]

I need some help, I’m thinking about starting a graphic tee shirt business but I don’t want to get sued for the images I use...

[@-noura6153]

soo did you start ? where did you find pics ??

[@MarketerTrilok]

You can't use it without giving credits or needs to buy the premium version

[@hannahturner4466]

there are websites that are specifically made to distribute for “free for commercial use” images, look into some of those. the creators name is almost always featured next to the images so check if they’ve stated anywhere that they want to be credited. if you are ever unsure of an images fair use status, try contacting the creator and ask them for permission to use the image. always do your research before using an image for commercial use, otherwise you risk getting a bad rep or even getting sued.

[@wormwood8191]

This is an info advert to promote their image system. There's a bunch of places that offer images....some free. ALL have legalities that you will have to learn. Also you should get a business license with an LLC. AND get insurance. That will protect you from lawsuit and only the business can incrue limited financial suits. Most cities have business groups to help you. You also want to copyright anything unique to protect your work from theft. So if you want to be safe you have a lot of research to do. Yep to be safe you'll likely have to study, read and make notes. Sure play around but if you want safety you'll have to learn and understand. Watch a lot of videos. You will slowly begin to understand and see what options you have. Save your $ cause you'll need it. In the meantime play around with your ideas so you'll be ready to publish.

[@nandabalan8650]

Can I use the creative common license images?what is credit in creative common license.please explain.

[@calebpagan2226]

Why can we use film and tv clips and it falls under fair use, but we can’t use licensed stock footage in the same way?

[@joejam174]

could i use a still image of a music video that's reimagined into completely different art style and sell it on a clothing?

[@stanbattle7436]

Hi there Mike I'm making a book with pop stars in it and I'm getting them from Wikipedia and publishing the credits in the back of the book is there anything stopping me? The photos are all in the public domain. Next question, if I use a still shot from a video and credit the makers and video will that be acceptable?

[@WildWoodlandsSW]

Very helpful, and informative, thankyou. I am still confused about Fair Use of images. The subject i want to explore is a narration and study into the Ivory billed Woodpecker, which is believed to now be extinct. I want to do commentary over the images( which will be from stock photos), would this be possible? I already have a wildlife channel, using all my own footage, but as this will be a research video, can i use the images as i will be commenting? Also if the image is not used full screen, and has text with it, would this help? Thanks again for a great video, im just confused if this concept i have would be ok under FairUse. Best wishes🙂🙏

[@lilc43va]

What if you use a celebrity picture and put a black bar covering their eyes. Would you be able to get away with that without being sued?

[@thechannelstrip]

How can you go about identifying whether something is in the public domain?

[@Sebastian-Tickleberry]

If I were to use a photo of a celebrity that's easily obtained on Google and printed it on a t shirt for sale, is that considered not fair use? Alot of them it's hard to find the original source as there's so many of that same image

[@Siberianhuskypuppy]

I bought a picture that consist of 4 pictures and a background. Those 4 pictures are probably copyrighted. Can I use it? “I bought the picture” Wouldn’t the designer that I bought get in trouble instead of me? He is well known and has his initials on the picture. He is in Serbia I am in America. Does that matter?

[@Pedant_Patrol]

Thanks for the vid! Quick question. I'm a web designer currently building a number of online stores that sell household items: laundry detergent, small appliances, canned goods, etc. Does my clients' use of images of such items require permission from the manufacturer/copyright holder?

[@VismeApp]

Usually, these types of images are ok to use as long as you are selling that product. But it's always best to ask!

[@urvashiarora5574]

Hi! Can I use a Wikipedia article for commercial purposes, if it is available under the cc license?

[@j.m.england6828]

I am wondering about Royalty Free images, are these totally free to use, if not am i allowed to use any of them i want as long as i make some type of changes on any image i'd care to use?

[@rasikapande1212]

Hi Can I change the color of the copyrighted image and use it for printing ?

[@dustyboi9155]

what if i were to use small parts of several images to create a youtube thumbnail? Example: if i took say the body from a body builder photo, the head of a video game character, horns from a random demon, fangs from a random pair of teeth, and my own created background, and put them all together would that be fair use?

[@VismeApp]

As long as you use free images with a creative commons license or in the public domain, YE!

[@369tktk]

Ok please awnser my question, my profile picture background is not mine but I put the S in it al by myself, is it legal to do that and use it freely or not?

[@saikyalsintun]

Do I commit copyright if I use part of the image by cutting it out and then use it on my next photo manipulation project? I saw many people using it or showing tutorial on youtube?

[@josephashley4122]

If I do activity artbook where I do "Beyonce" Tupac & Biggie Smalls but I use images or music video I found in internet-based search but photoshop filter to make it line art is that okay or do I have to add a background to be different from the original image I found on internet? Could it be consudered fan art?

[@anginehhaghverdian7756]

Hello, thanks for the great video. I need to use some photos from Pinterest to teach and explain some interior styles on my KZbin channel or sometimes to criticize. How do I figure out if the photos I am going to use are copyrighted or not and how can I gain the permission to publish on my channel . I see most of the interior design bloggers are using photos on their channels and they don't give credits to any of them in their comment section. Could you please explain how?

[@shri1046]

Please answer this question.

[@JadedDinosaur0]

Okay well I have a question and it'd be great if someone answers me back, so what if u want to use a meme image like SpongeBob or something in my KZbin video. Will it be copyrighted or not? and how can I figure out if it's copyrighted

[@alygarden9875]

SpongeBob is a straight Bold NO. It's a "famous cartoon" and someone else created it. 🤷🏻‍♀️.... It may be like with music. If I add music like because it's playing in the background .. or I do a musical performance with a song of anyone,. to my KZbin video ..or any Facebook upload video....they always send a notice and block the music because of the rights and bla bla bla. 🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️

[@truerandomupdate4327]

hey can i use freepik free images for youtube vedios without giving attribution

[@FireHill20]

What about personal use like google docs for image character to remember what they look like?

[@AnuRadha-lk6fg]

Hi Visme...You are doing a Great Job.🙂I started a book review blog, I think of using a photo of book cover for blog.What do you suggest??

[@zaeemasvat7684]

So I'm preparing for a talk on a topic for the company I work at. It will be recorded and published to the company's KZbin channel. It is purely educational and won't be used for any commercial benefit. There are images which I found online that would help explain some of the concepts in my talk. Do you think it's fair for me to use them for this purpose?

[@camerong9175]

So what is the public domain the world wide web ? Or Google for instance if it's readily available on good ?

[@arod88]

I made a card game with Lord of the Rings movie screenshots on the cards. It's for personal use and I made all of it myself (besides screenshots of course). I'm wondering if it's something can own?

[@DZZAM]

ok, i have a question. I'm trying to start a blog where I showcase the best skis and stuff, can I get a picture from a companies site or the internet without permission, I'm not selling anything I just get an affiliate profit if they click my link.

[@RDD87z]

1:52 what if u take a building in a photography, and a cloud in another photography .. first of all ( how would the owners know) . but in case they found.. can they say something if its a piece?

[@nursemaria1172]

I have shoot some educative videos for my KZbin channel. I am wondering since they are educative videos can I use photos from the google.

[@danielsadeq7205]

is it fine to use an old famous painting, let's say Mona Lisa's by Da Vinci for example as a profile photo on Facebook? does that violate the copyrights?

[@CarlosGomez-xo4vc]

I did a video on a restaurant. I took some of great pics from their website to add to my video on them. If I understand correctly...I just need to contact restaurant and get their OK to have their pics from their website on my video? Do I need to give credits still on actual pic in video that it's from restaurant's website?

[@yoshaosaxofonista]

How i proceed wen i need a pic of a artist or a game etc for a design project? (Ex: site )

[@snowzonvibes]

Can I make changes to a picture so That I can use it even if the Original is copyright?

[@GabyG48]

Can I use quotes in Canva but of putting the name of where I got the quote from or is that still copyright?

[@kingsman5120]

Can we use that image through modified... We can change image shape and colour

[@nathanl.6739]

Can we use any picture by screenshooting for the purpose of putting it on my Profile Picture?

[@svdl3006]

Yea i really need to know this

[@Syeles]

what if the creator lied that his images are noncopyrighted but it is copyrighted?

[@brianbuffaey4515]

😂😂...nice question..then perhaps we'll have to pay the penalty

[@Syeles]

@@brianbuffaey4515 Probably the best way to trick people to earn money

[@FortWhenTeaThyme]

That's now how it works. You set the copyright on your own content, and it always stays at the lowest you've set it. If you say "This picture is public domain" then it's public domain forever.

[@ranvids]

That is why you should always have these conversations on emails kids

[@FortWhenTeaThyme]

@@jamyDodger Public Domain means anyone can use it for anything. Like, say, a character from the Bible.

[@MukeshKumar-lc6kd]

I am 1st time writing a book. I intend to put 50 to 60 color pictures in my book. I've sample pictures collected from various websites using Google. As I can't use these pictures, I have to design on my own as per my ideas. How to get an artist who can make pictures for my book based on my ideas. Plz help.

[@aki.j510]

okay so- what about uhh i recreate a picture on youtube, like for example this Minecraft edit i found, can i recreate that, like change some stuff, maybe change the positions or the effects, will i get copyrighted

[@Manish-zs3ti]

can i use that image in my youtube projects which my friend purchased and use it in there projects from istock or any other payed site

[@carlymara88]

But what if I have this slideshow prepared and there’s a logo in it that I didn’t cover up or anything, will it allow me to upload the video or not? It’s for Christmas.

[@syed28323]

What if you use part of someone’s thumbnail and adjust it? Someone please reply I’m actually desperate idc how late u are

[@pastel-ptates2381]

If I type on Google "Aesthetic Backrounds" or "Anime backrounds" and choose a pictures/backround from there Then I take a screenshot from it and it's done. I mean.. They don't have any signatures :[ Is it ok?

[@expensivegurl1112]

Not unless its copyrighted.. you can might as well ask/find the artist by doing an image search

[@qualitybread7891]

What if it’s for non commercial use. Just for educational purposes?

[@luckycygaming]

This a good video,clear and straight to the point

[@Denisejohn65NailEd]

What about using one of the Simpson characters in the video as a pip dancing around ?

[@ssms2112]

U here?

[@queenesquiresquad]

Can you use public photo of someone from their Facebook photo???

[@bestoneguy77]

how to do find out if an image or a design is copy righted or not?

[@endless_waltz18]

I want to open a Yugioh/Pokémon card rug business. If i edit some parts of the card will it be considered under parody law? Will I still be in risk of getting sued?

[@Thekappa]

Tom clancy's the division cover art I want to copy it but do a different version of it not sure what you can use from it.?

[@JapeSkape]

why does this pop up when i look up if a can buy rights to an image created online

[@shyimahall1381]

So if I buy my daughter school pictures, the person that took them can still use it for advertising ? Even I bought the pictures ?

[@lizibakashvili8515]

I have One question if someone know can we take a photo or picture of someone we find on the internet and make an item like it and sell it? Is it legal?

[@cool_raf]

So im confused im trying to make a thumbnail is it alright to use images from a show or anime and crop them out

[@sprewell2000]

Am I allowed to pause a movie and use screenshots captured from it in my monetized youtube videos? Will that infringe youtube’s copyright regulations?

[@ednarodriguez7058]

So if I want to use an image from a painter that passed in the 1800’s someone might still have a copyright in it??

[@alexsilk5648]

What do you do if you are concerned that you have used the wrong images by accident?

[@TalkIsChic]

In here searching and waiting for the same answer 😅

[@kadiriyesayardaniels7770]

Thanks for the video. I would like to use it for educational purposes. Is that ok?

[@andreavickery4225]

What if I bought downloadable image for a logo at normal price on Etsy? I asked the seller if I could use it for a brand logo before buying it. They said yes and that I could buy it at normal price. Is that good enough? I obviously have the conversation on Etsy saved and printed out.

[@realBeave]

If someone posts a video and I crop their face out of their thumbnail and use it on my thumbnail, is that going to get me copyrighted?

[@seatechconsulting492]

great presentation. i ve a question, can i use google image by resize/cutting/distortion for make an cover or banner??

[@halimasumayya9890]

Did you get the answer

[@marvelsuperwarsports5983]

Nice video bro. Just wanna ask if the screenshot photo is also copyright and how to make it legal. Hoping for your answer. Thanks

[@broccoliclips2233]

Taking a screen shot of a photo still makes it copyrighted lol. It is still the same photo, only difference is that you took a screen shot of it. If you use it just give credit, usually that will be enough.

[@stevenmartin907]

Hi there, great video. What if you screen shot the image and redraw it your own way, can that be claimed as your own work?

[@CAPDCJR]

Let's say I took an image of Michael Jordan from Google...I'm going to make a cool poster to sel it on ebay....the image has copyright....my question is....if I change the color of the image, the size, the format, do some photoshop filters.....can I still get in trouble ?

[@istayy9860]

What if you take a picture, but you edit it so it looks like a cartoon or something. Will I be able to use it for profit, as long it is edited enough

[@QuizIQchannel]

Thanks for the video, It's very informative. Where are all these youtube channels who use sporting and daily news images for their videos go to ask for permission?

[@torreyvia7629]

How do you find out if the AI photos on Facebook game called smile are public domain or have a copyright? They need to start telling if photos are public domain so the public will know.

[@United-News]

Hi sir, If I use others thumbnails form KZbinrs and edit the picture with, Other Eyes, other mouth, other colors, add text .. “So I only use the body of the picture” Example -> I create workout videos. So I just need the body “how to do” Is this stil copy right? 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@plant-basedandwelltraveled5148]

I have a tiny lifestyle blog that hasn't made any money. I want to do fashion Layouts- collages with dresses, shoes and bags using Canva. . Do I need to get permission to use photos.from company websites?? I've applied to be an affiliate so I can use the photos but it seems too soon. I literally have 38 followers on my blog.