Using Images and Sounds Legally with Digital Tools

Adding images and sounds to projects definitely increases the appeal of your project! However, it's important to be sure the images and sounds you use in your project are being shared legally so that any images you've used will not be subject to copyright infringement. Use these sites to help you add oomph to your presentations legally!
Note: You may use images from any of our databases, as well. Simply be sure to add the citation under or next to the image.

Sites where you can find Sounds and Images that are Free for Use

Photos for Class

Be sure that you download any pictures you use because downloaded pictures will include the citation. When using images from Photos for Class, you need to include the citation.


Pixabay 1.8 million + Stunning Free Images

You do not need to use any citation when using images from Pixabay if the it is stated that the image is "Free For Commercial Use with No Attribution Required." You may want to note under it, "Image secured from Pixabay" though.





How to Use Images Legally

Teaching Students to Legally Use Images Online from Cult of Pedagogy

Gonzalez, Jennifer. “Teaching Students to Legally Use Images Online.” Cult of Pedagogy, 13 Nov. 2017, https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/online-images/.


Creative Commons Licensure

*This explains how you need to credit images you use from Creative Commons
*If you search images, select: Tools, Usage Rights, Creative Commons, License details (This will tell you what you are "free" to do with the image.)


How to Cite Images for educational purposes in MLA and APA



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