Designing a Web Page:

Helpful Resources 

Using Images on a Website

SPECIAL NOTE ON COPYRIGHT:  Be sure to obtain permission to use images if they are copyrighted.  Always cite and give credit to images if they are not copyright-free or original.  Please visit the Digital Images and Copyright website at http://www.2learn.ca/copyright/images.html for specifics on obtaining permission.

Copyright-Free Images/Graphics on the Web
(Most images in these collections are public domain or free for educational purposes – however, be sure to check permissions to follow guidelines).

U.S. Government Graphics and Photos
http://www.firstgov.gov/Topics/Graphics.shtml

Microsoft Copyright Free Clip Art
http://office.microsoft.com/clipart/default.aspx?lc=en-au

Yotophoto
http://yotophoto.com
Find free photos – includes search for public domain or free usage photos and images.  Most images require providing credit to photographer or illustrator.

Creative Commons Images
http://creativecommons.org
Flexible copyright licenses for creative works including audio, images, and video.

Educational Clip art
http://www.wisegorilla.com/clipart.html
Free clip art by subject-area.

Discovery School Clip Art
http://school.discovery.com/clipart/


FINAL NOTE:  Original illustrations or photos are the most effective and provide interest to sites.