\n of licensing requirements for content found through Google Images. In 2018, we began supporting
\n IPTC Image Rights metadata<\/a>;
\n in February 2020 we announced<\/a>
\n a new metadata framework through Schema.org and IPTC for licensable images. Since then, we’ve
\n seen widespread adoption of this new standard by websites, image platforms and agencies of all
\n sizes. Today, we’re launching new features on Google Images which will highlight licensing
\n information for images, and make it easier for users to understand how to use images responsibly.\n <\/p>\n
What is it?<\/h2>\n
\n Images that include licensing information will be labeled with a “Licensable” badge on the
\n results page. When a user opens the image viewer (the window that appears when they select an
\n image), we will show a link to the license details and\/or terms page provided by the content
\n owner or licensor. If available, we’ll also show an additional link that directs users to a page
\n from the content owner or licensor where the user can acquire the image.\n <\/p>\n
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\n We’re also making it easier to find images with licensing metadata. We’ve enhanced the usage
\n rights drop-down menu in Google Images to support filtering for Creative Commons licenses, as
\n well as those that have commercial or other licenses.\n <\/p>\n
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What are the benefits to image licensors?<\/h2>\n\n- \n As noted earlier, if licensing metadata is provided from the image licensor, then the
\n licensable badge, license details page and image acquisition page will be surfaced in the
\n images viewer, making it easier for users to purchase or license the image from the licensor.\n <\/li>\n - \n If an image resides on a page that isn’t set up to let a user acquire it (for example, a portfolio,
\n article, or gallery page), image licensors can link to a new URL from Google Images which
\n takes the user directly to the page where they can purchase or license the image.\n <\/li>\n - \n For image licensors, the metadata can also be applied by publishers who have purchased your
\n images, enabling your licensing details to be visible with your images when they’re used by
\n your customers. (This requires your customers to not remove or alter the IPTC metadata that
\n you provide them).\n <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n We believe this is a step towards helping people better understand the nature of the content
\n they’re looking at on Google Images and how they can use it responsibly.\n <\/p>\n
How do I participate?<\/h2>\n
\n To learn more about these features, how you can implement them and troubleshoot issues, visit
\n the Google developer help page<\/a>
\n and our common FAQs page<\/a>.\n <\/p>\n
\n licensable badge, license details page and image acquisition page will be surfaced in the
\n images viewer, making it easier for users to purchase or license the image from the licensor.\n <\/li>\n
\n article, or gallery page), image licensors can link to a new URL from Google Images which
\n takes the user directly to the page where they can purchase or license the image.\n <\/li>\n
\n images, enabling your licensing details to be visible with your images when they’re used by
\n your customers. (This requires your customers to not remove or alter the IPTC metadata that
\n you provide them).\n <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n We believe this is a step towards helping people better understand the nature of the content
\n they’re looking at on Google Images and how they can use it responsibly.\n <\/p>\n
How do I participate?<\/h2>\n
\n To learn more about these features, how you can implement them and troubleshoot issues, visit
\n the Google developer help page<\/a>
\n and our common FAQs page<\/a>.\n <\/p>\n