How To Download an Image From Google 2023: Do's and Dont's

Google Search is a great resource for finding images and other media on the web. The process of downloading an image from Google is straightforward, but some helpful tips in this article can make the process faster and safer. Without further ado, let’s review these tips and other important details about Google Images.

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Using a Smartphone or Tablet

Click the desired image from the search results. The image will load in a new browser tab.
You can search for images using https://images.google.com/ or the Google app.
Tap and hold the image until it displays a menu.
Select Save Image from the menu. The image will be downloaded to your smartphone or tablet’s gallery or camera roll.

Using a Computer

Click the desired image in the search results to download it. The image will appear in a panel on the page’s right side.
Images can be searched for at https://images.google.com.
Click with the right mouse button on the image. The menu expands.
Click Save as. Your file browser will open so you can rename and change the downloaded file’s location.
Name the file and save it. The image will be saved to your computer upon clicking OK in the file browser.

How to Avoid Image Copying Problems.

You could face legal consequences if you download and reuse a copy-protected image without authorization. You may be familiar with DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) takedown notices. Google and other popular websites swiftly remove content that violates copyright laws, and repeated violations can result in a ban.

Not every image on Google is protected by copyright. The presence of a watermark indicates that the image’s owner desires compensation for their work. When in doubt, dig deeper to determine whether attribution is sufficient or requires a licensing fee. Google Images provides assistance in locating images with a Creative Commons license. We have a comprehensive guide to the best locations to find free stock photos.

Find Creative Commons Images Using a Mobile Device

Creative Commons images are the safest option for reusing images, regardless of whether you have an Android or an iPhone, and the same process applies to both types of smartphones.

Click the Tools button on any Google Images results page. It is an icon on a smartphone that resembles three sliders.
Choose Creative Commons licenses from this menu to remove images with copyright restrictions. Google cannot guarantee that the displayed images are licensed under Creative Commons. You must determine whether the image can be used and the licensing terms.
After narrowing the list, choose an image to view additional details.
Select the Visit button beneath the image to access the web page containing this image.

This website may contain information about licensing. Contacting the owner of the image’s rights may be necessary to provide credit or request permission.

What About Fair Use of an Image?

Fair Use is a legal doctrine that permits using copy-protected images without a license, permission, or attribution. This is a complex topic, but it generally permits using copyrighted images in reviews and commentary.

Fair use does not apply to stock photos. Nonetheless, some businesses permit the use of stock images if you adhere to their linking and attribution guidelines. This typically entails mentioning the owner’s name (an individual, business, or organization) and linking to the image’s source.

If copyright concerns seem overwhelming, you may use your own images, which are much safer, especially if you created or captured the image. Google Photos is an excellent choice in this situation.

How to Save & Download Images from Google Images

The best way to search for and download images from Google is to use the Google Images tab located directly beneath the search box. This page contains photos and images that match your search terms. After selecting this tab, several search refinement options become available.

If you see exactly what you want, you can download the images from Google without making any additional modifications. You can search from your Android mobile device, iPhone, or desktop web browser.

#1. From the Chrome browser for Android

After searching, locate the Images button below the search bar on the Google Search page.
Explore the list of images to locate one that interests you.

Tap any thumbnail to view the image in its full size.
Hold this image down until a menu appears.
Choose Download Image to save a copy to your mobile device.
The file is saved in the download folder on your device.

#2. From the iPhone’s Safari browser

When using Safari on an iPhone, finding and downloading images from a Google search is identical, but you must select Save to Photos to save a copy to your phone. The image will be found in the Photos app on your iPhone.

#3. From a Desktop Browser

Select the Images link. If you do not see it beneath the Google Search bar, select More and then Images from the context menu.
A page containing thumbnails loads, allowing users to scroll down to view more.
Select the desired thumbnail to view a larger version.
Right-click on the image and select “Save as” or Download Image, depending on your browser.

Unless you specified a different default location for downloads, the image is saved to the Downloads folder.

Refine Your Search on Google Images

The Tools button on Google Images narrows your search by time, image type, size, colour, and license. The remaining options are intuitive, but you will see different options on your phone and computer.

#1. iPhone or Android

The steps are identical whether you use an iPhone or an Android device.

To view additional options, tap the Tools button, which resembles a stack of three horizontal sliders.
To access a palette of 12 colours, select Color from the menu.
Select a colour to narrow the search results only to include images with the selected colour.
Tap the Latest button to prioritize the most recent results. This is an effective way to locate topical images.
Tap the GIF button to display only GIF-formatted images in the search results. This allows you to locate animated images, although a GIF may also be a still image.
To refine the search to display larger images, tap HD
Tap Product to view images of available products.

#2. Desktop Browsers

The Size menu contains options for Large, Medium, and Icon.
In addition to the 12 colour options, you can select Black and white or Transparent, which removes the background from the image.
Clip Art and Line Drawing are added to a mobile browser’s GIF option.
You can limit your search to images uploaded within the last 24 hours, week, month, or year.

Use Safe Search To Hide Explicit Images

Safe Search appears on mobile devices’ left sidebar and in the upper-right corner on desktop computers. Safe Search conceals images containing violent or sexually explicit content. It is located in the sidebar on mobile devices and in the upper-right corner of the results page on desktops.

You can avoid surprise and embarrassment when searching for commonplace images containing inappropriate content at work or when children are present. It’s a wacky world, and the internet can mix the mundane with the bizarre on a single page, sometimes confusing Google Images with irrelevant and unwelcome images on otherwise relevant searches.

Negative Aspects of Google Image Search

While Google Image Search is a great way to find inspiration and browse images, it is less helpful in locating photos to download, especially for commercial use. These are the primary arguments against using Google Image Search to download commercial photographs:

No Compensation

You receive indemnity (also known as “legal coverage” or “indemnification”) when you purchase a stock photo license. It ensures that your legal fees will be covered if the stock agency unlawfully licenses your image.

Most stock agencies offer a standard royalty-free license with a $10,000 indemnity and an extended license for up to $1 million. The problem with free stock photo websites and downloading images from message boards is that there needs to be such assurance. If the photo you download was unlawfully shared on the free stock site and its owner decides to enforce its copyright, you will be responsible for any resulting legal action.

In addition, many companies’ insurance policies require a minimum amount of coverage, so you may need an extended license if you work for them.

Unknown Licences

Google Image Search does a good job of determining a photo’s licensing, but it frequently makes errors. The incorrect licensing occurs in both directions: commercial licenses are sometimes recommended as free, and free licenses are sometimes not displayed during a search.

Due to this unreliability, you must always independently verify the image’s licensing by visiting the website that hosts the image.

Doesn’t Find the Best Offers

There are additional free images on the internet besides free stock photo sites, but Google Image Search cannot locate them. This is especially true for numerous stock photo trials that provide up to 40 free (premium) images per trial.

However, other ways exist to obtain free stock photos that are not accessible via Google Image Search. For instance, Adobe Stock provides a library of 770K free assets that can be downloaded without a watermark. Similarly, you can download images from Shutterstock and iStock without a watermark using various other methods, including newsletters and others.

How To Download Images From Google Without a Mouse on a Laptop?

Google images can be downloaded (and saved) with the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + S. The right touchpad button can also be pressed on a laptop to function as the right mouse button. Long-pressing the touchpad on certain laptops functions similarly to the right mouse button.

Can we download any images from Google?

No, you are not permitted to download any Google images. To legally download an image from Google, you must first identify the owner of the image’s copyright and then obtain their permission to download and use the image. The licensing terms are displayed next to the image on the stock image website.

How To Download an Image From Google 2023: Do’s and Dont’s

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