Copying Graphics from a Web Page

Downloading images from the Internet is easy.

In Internet Explorer:

Right click on the image.

Choose the 'Save Picture As' option.

In the Dialog Box that pops up, choose the folder to save it in.

View a demo on copying graphics from the web

A note on COPYRIGHT

Intellectual property is the same on the Internet as it is in other media. That means almost everything is Copyright protected. It would be illegal to use whatever images you want in whatever way you want. Be sure you have permission before using someone else's graphics. The legal expenses, fines, and penalties can ruin your life unless you're wealthy - it's not worth it to steal a simple graphic!

Some sites, have image galleries (like the Microsoft Image Gallery) that offer free images you can use legally. The owner still retains the Copyrights, but gives you a conditional and nonexclusive 'license' to use the images. The conditions will be spelled out in the Terms of Use. The copyright holder can revoke this license at any time by notifying you that you may no longer use the images. This would usually only happen if you were found violating the Terms of Use. When in doubt, just ask first.

Furthermore, you may only use those images in the design of your site, not to build image galleries of your own unless they are public domain. Be careful about public domain images too, the person that says they are public domain may have stolen them or is ignorant of the legalities involved.

See more on using graphics on the web.