Learn to Use your Computer

Just because a picture is on a Web page doesn't mean that no one owns it. Nearly all graphics on Web pages are copyrighted, and it's not legal to use the picture without getting permission from the copyright owner. No one is likely to sue you for storing a picture on your computer, but don't plan on using downloaded graphics in your own Web site or publication without getting permission. Unless a picture comes from a site that specifically offers pictures as reusable clipart (that is, art you can clip and use), you have to get permission to reuse the picture for most purposes -- even to upload it to your own noncommercial Web page.

To find clipart sources, search for "clip art" or "clipart" -- and include a word or phrase describing what you need a picture of. Some of what you're shown is free, and some requires a subscription or payment per picture.