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Google announces new search filter for free images
Jul 16,2009 KikiGo to 0 Comments
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Google Inc. has added a new filter to its Google Image search feature in an effort to help users find free images.
CNET reports that, “Google is including a variety of licensing methods including Creative Commons, GNU Free Documentation license, and items that are in the public domain. Its system for determining the rights on various shots is not foolproof though, and as such the company is recommending that those who are interested in republishing or reworking any of the images check with the content owner first (if possible).
On the Google blog, the company notes that this feature will also help artists who want to increase the profile of their work on their own terms. The Creative Commons licenses allow the artists to determine the way their work may be used.
Google Software Engineers Lance Huang and George Ruban explain how to use the new image search feature: “To enable this feature, go to our advanced image search page. Under the “Usage rights” section, you can select the type of license you’d like to search for, such as those marked for reuse or even for commercial reuse with modification. Your results will be restricted to images marked with CC or other licenses. Once you confirm the license of the image and make sure that your use will comply with the terms of the license (such as proper attribution to the image’s owner), you can reuse the image. Some of you may already see these options, and we’ll be rolling this feature out to everyone throughout the day.”
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