• Understand how to use search engines to look for images

Finding Images on the Internet

Knowing how to efficiently find images can save you time and help you discover exactly what you need. This skill is particularly useful for projects, presentations, and personal learning.

Understanding the Basics of a Search Engine

A search engine is a tool that helps you find information online by typing keywords to form a query. It searches through a massive index of websites and presents you with a list of results that match your query. Google, Bing, and Yahoo are examples of popular search engines.

Finding Images

Using the Right Keywords: Begin with precise keywords tailored to your needs. For example, searching for “high-resolution business meeting photo” will yield more specific results than “business photo.”

Making Use of Filters: Most search engines offer filters to narrow down results. For images, you can filter by size, color, type (photo, clipart, GIF), and usage rights. For videos, filters might include duration, quality, and upload date. Learning to use these filters will help you find more relevant content.

Advanced Search Options: For more precise results, use the search engine’s advanced search options. These options allow you to specify certain conditions, such as finding videos within a specific website or images that are labeled for reuse.

Google’s Lens feature helps you to search when you don’t know how to describe what you see. Instead, you use an image to find out more about what is in the image.

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