{"id":13279,"date":"2021-03-09T14:32:51","date_gmt":"2021-03-09T06:32:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.printforfun.sg\/blog\/?p=13279"},"modified":"2022-03-08T14:33:16","modified_gmt":"2022-03-08T06:33:16","slug":"the-dos-donts-for-printing-online-images","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.printforfun.sg\/blog\/the-dos-donts-for-printing-online-images\/","title":{"rendered":"The Do&#8217;s &#038; Don&#8217;ts For Printing Online Images"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>High-quality images&nbsp;are key for making your content shine both online and in print. But before you start pulling images off the internet, there are a few key things to note to <strong>avoid copyright infringement<\/strong>.  To help you create amazing visual photo prints the right way, we have created a list of the most important&nbsp;<strong>dos<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>don\u2019ts<\/strong>&nbsp;when it comes to using images found online for printing.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>DOs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3>1. <strong>Use FREE Public Domain<\/strong> Image Websites<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To most people\u2019s surprise, there are many resources available for free, high quality public domain photos. It can also be used for any legal purposes. Here are some of our favorite websites for <strong>FREE<\/strong> photos:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/99designs-blog.imgix.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/unsplash.jpg?w=980&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"free stock photos unsplash\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption>Source: unsplash.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unsplash.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">unsplash.com<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">pexels.com<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freerangestock.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">freerangestock.com<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pixabay.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">pixabay.com<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gratisography.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">gratisography.com<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/burst.shopify.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">burst.shopify.com<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freepik.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">freepik.com<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3>2. Use stock photo images<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you still can\u2019t find what you\u2019re looking for, there are always stock images that you can purchase for very reasonable rates. Websites such as&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.istock.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">istock.com<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">shutterstock.com<\/a>&nbsp;provide amazing search filters that allow you to find very specific images. For example; you can narrow down your search results to find images that are only a specific orientation (horizontal, vertical, square, etc.) or within a specific colour range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/image.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/photo-collage-spain-includes-major-600w-228056569.jpg?w=980&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Photo Collage Spain Collage Includes Major Stock Photo (Edit Now) 228056569\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption>Source: shutterstock.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3>3. Request Permission to Use Photos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you find a particular image you\u2019re interested in using, send an email to the owner requesting permission to use it. It helps to include a description of how you want to use the photo. Make sure the person you are contacting actually has the rights to the image, and didn\u2019t just copy it from another source. Having a response in writing stating the use is approved is important before moving ahead. Moreover, you may want to include credit to the original source in your photo print.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>DON&#8217;Ts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3>1. Don&#8217;t Use Low Resolution Photos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most images may appear high definition online but not in print.  Most online photos are normally created at a resolution of&nbsp;<strong>72 DPI<\/strong>.&nbsp;This low resolution is great for the web, but will show blurry when printed. Hence, having a recommended (high) resolution of<strong> 300 DPI<\/strong>, is critical to printing a photo print with crisp graphics, sharp definition and beautiful color depth. It\u2019s important to&nbsp;check your image resolution&nbsp;using Photoshop and any design software before you print.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/static1.makeuseofimages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/check-dpi.png?w=980&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"3 Ways to Change the DPI of an Image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn how to check for image quality, give our past blog: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.printforfun.sg\/blog\/how-to-check-image-quality\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>HOW TO CHECK IMAGE QUALITY?<\/strong> <\/a>a read!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>2. <strong>Don&#8217;t Copy or Use Images from Other Websites<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that you could get sued for copying and printing images from other websites or using another\u2019s pictures without permission? To avoid any legal complications, make sure that you use only original images or images that you have a legal right to use on your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn2.editmysite.com\/images\/landing-pages\/global\/home-com-forward\/themes\/design-s.png?w=980&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Free Website Builder: Build a Free Website or Online Store | Weebly\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weebly.com\/sg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">weebly.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3>3. Avoid Using Pictures From Google Images<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>How many times have you used Google or another search engine and found the perfect image, illustration or photograph? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/2rjsrWqcya-L2_203VwZo-k2uz0=\/0x0:2040x1360\/1200x800\/filters:focal(857x517:1183x843)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_image\/image\/67770216\/google-photos-app-7407.0.0.jpg?w=980&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Google wants you to help train its AI by labeling images in Google Photos -  The Verge\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2020\/11\/11\/21559930\/google-train-ai-photos-image-labelling-app-android-update\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Verge<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The temptation to browse Google Images&nbsp;(or any other search engine)&nbsp;and just&nbsp;use&nbsp;an image&nbsp;that best suits your photo prints can be quite high. However, those images aren\u2019t free for the taking. They belong&nbsp;to&nbsp;people\u2014and&nbsp;using one without permission could land you in legal trouble! Once you find that perfect image or photo, you must treat it (from a copyright perspective) like any other images you find online!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you have an idea of what photos you can print, printing professional photography photos you want for your home decor or frames will be so much easier. If there\u2019s anything we\u2019ve missed or if you need help&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.printforfun.sg\/Contact-Us\" target=\"_blank\">get in touch<\/a>&nbsp;with us!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Till next time, cheers!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>High-quality images&nbsp;are key for making your content shine both online and in print. 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