How to download images from Google
Google Search is your best friend if you want to find and save images from the web. It can help you discover almost any picture you can think of, but you need to know how to use it well. It’s relatively simple to download images from Google withadvanced Google Search operators, but some valuable tips make this easier and safer.
you may use Google Images on your phone,a decent tablet, or a computer. You have more options with a tablet because it can act as a mobile device or a computer. Tablet owners can choose the mobile version of Google Images and follow the smartphone instructions or request the desktop version of a Google search and use the desktop browser methods mentioned below.
Avoid image copyright issues
One critical detail when downloading images is to avoid copyright issues. Google Images can pull pictures from any website it indexes with few restrictions on the source or content. There are ways to limit your search to images that are okay to reuse and reduce the likelihood of seeing explicit photos during a search.
You could get into legal trouble if you download and reuse a copyrighted image without permission. You may have heard of theDigital Millennium Copyright Act(DMCA) takedown notices. Google and other popular websites quickly remove posts that violate copyright laws, and repeated offenses can get you banned.
Not every image you find on Google is copyrighted. If you see a watermark, that’s a good indication that the owner of that image wants compensation for their work. When in doubt, dig further to determine if attribution is enough or if you need to pay a licensing fee. Google Images offers help in finding pictures with a Creative Commons license. We have an excellent guide tothe best places to find free stock photos.
To avoid legal trouble and protect your social media accounts, only use copyrighted photos or images with permission from the original creator.
Find Creative Commons images with a phone
Whether you use an Android or have an iPhone,Creative Commonsimages are the safest choice when reusing pictures. The same process works on each type of smartphone.
What about fair use of an image?
Fair use is a legal doctrine that allows you to use copyrighted images without purchasing a license, asking for permission, or giving attribution. This is a complicated topic, but it allows the use of copyrighted images for reviews and commentary.
Fair use does not cover stock photos. Some companies allow you to use stock images if you follow their linking and attribution rules. This means mentioning the owner’s name (which could be an individual, a business, or an organization) and providing a link to the source of the image.
Google has support pages that provide more detail oncopyrightandfair useissues related to Google Search.
If copyright concerns seem overwhelming, you might prefer to use your images, which is much safer, mainly if you created them or took the picture.Google Photosis an excellent option in this case.
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How to download pictures from Google Images
The best way to find and download pictures from Google is to use the Google Images tab below the search box. This provides a page of photos and images that match your keywords. After selecting this tab, there are several options to refine your search. We describe how to narrow in with search options later. If you immediately see what you want, you can download the images from Google without other adjustments. You can search from your Android phone, iPhone, or desktop browser.
From the Chrome browser for Android
From the iPhone’s Safari browser
Finding and downloading images from a Google search works the same way on Safari when using an iPhone, but you selectSave to Photosto save a copy on your phone. The image can be found in your iPhone’s Photos app.
From a desktop browser
Refine your Google Images search
Google Images has a Tools button that narrows your search by time, image type, size, color, and license. The other options are easy to understand, but you’ll see different choices on your phone and computer.
Google Images Tools on your Android or iPhone
The steps are the same whether you use an Android device or an iPhone.
Google Images Tools on desktop browsers
For complicated or precise searches, try anadvanced Google Images search.
Use Safe Search to hide explicit images
You’ll see the Safe Search option in the left sidebar on mobile or in the upper-right corner on a computer. Safe search hides images that depict violence, gore, and sexually explicit content. It’s found in the sidebar on mobile or in the upper-right corner of the results page on a computer.
You can prevent shock and embarrassment when looking for everyday images that might have unexpected overlap with inappropriate content at work or when children are present. The internet can mix the ordinary with the unusual on a single page, sometimes confusing Google Images with unrelated and unwanted pictures on an otherwise relevant search.
Don’t download, collect
You might not need to download images to build a collection of pictures. Google Collections groups images in an online library that it’s possible to find and review later. Collections can also be shared with others.
Save space on your phone and computer by using Google Collections instead of downloading images.
Visual search is exploding
You’re not the only one interested in images. According toGoogle’s blog, more than 8 billion visual searches are performed monthly via Google Lens. If you want to learn more about Google Lens, check out our guide toGoogle Lens: What it is and how to use it. Google Images is estimated to account for over 10% of Google searches.
According to Google, Mobile searches for images grew by over 60% in 2018, which is probably whyGoogle continues to add more image-related featureseach year. Since photos and images are widespread, including pictures in social media and forum posts, websites, and presentations is a good idea. Just remember to check that you can download and use an image from Google before using it, and give attribution when appropriate. Google has also made it relatively easy to file arequest to remove images from search results, which means you can request Google to remove images from search results if these images breach your privacy.
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