Therefore, the short answer would be: yes, it is copyrighted since every image is copyrighted (for some very rare exceptions read until the end of the article).
It may be, for example, that you can use the image under a specific Creative Commons license, and have to include clear information about its creator.īut how to tell if an image is copyrighted? Legally speaking, every work is copyrighted from the moment of its creation. Before using any image, you need to check its copyright information: verify its original source, confirm by the owner whether you’re allowed to use it, and the terms involved in doing so. The online world is awash with beautiful pictures but using an image without permission can have serious legal and financial repercussions.
