How can you protect your graphics and photos from being taken when you put them on the Web? These resources will help you learn about copyright and image protection. Explore tips for effective ways to protect your pictures from being stolen, links to specialized software and services that offer image protection, and discussions on this topic from the graphics software forum.
Adding a visible watermark is a common way of identifying images and protecting them from unauthorized use online. Learn how to create an effective watermark and apply it to your digital photos or art work.
Step-by-step instructions to place a visible watermark on your images in Adobe Photoshop.
Step-by-step instructions to place a visible watermark on your images in Corel Photo-Paint.
Step-by-step instructions to place a visible watermark on your images in Paint Shop Pro.
What are the pros and cons of digital watermarking and is it effective in protecting your work internationally? Read about others' experiences and share your own in the discussion forum.
Is there really any foolproof way to prevent your images from being downloaded when you post them on the Web? We discuss the pros and cons, strengths and flaws, of several potential solutions. Read the past discussion and join in with your own thoughts and opinions.
Just how effective is a visible watermark for deterring graphics theft? Read the past discussion and join in with your own thoughts and opinions.
This is a gallery of basic watermark options for addition to your digital images. Under each image is information on how to create the watermark.
A thorough set of questions and answers about copyright from About's Painting site. These are not all specific to Web issues, and they cover many questions relevant to artists, designers and photographers.
Drawing/Sketching Guide Helen South offers tips to help you prevent misuse of your work.
The simple facts about copyright on the Web from HTML/XML Guide Jennifer Kyrnin. If you find someone infringing on your copyrights, send them here.
As a designer or desktop publisher learn how to protect your own hard work from copyright infringement. Links from Desktop Publishing Guide Jacci Howard Bear.
Web Design Guide Jennifer Kyrnin explores some of the ways you can protect your images on the Web.
Registering a copyright makes it easier to prove your ownership of works of art, literature, music, software, etc. Here's how from Government Information Guide Robert Longley.
A step-by-step overview of copyright protection from Inventors Guide Mary Bellis.
Provides software for applying digital watermarks to images, audio, and video.
Protect image and page content with encryption and domain lock for all browsers.
The leading developer of digital watermarking technologies.
Prevents downloading of images and offers image protection from all forms of copying except capture.
