How to find the url of an image or picture on the internet?

The URL (uniform resource locater) is basically the web address for something that is on the internet. In this case we want to find the url of an image or a picture that is already stored on the internet. So for example if you see an image on a particular website, I will show you how to find the url of that image, logo, or picture.

How to find the url of an image or picture on the internet?

  • First we must find an image, logo, or picture that we want to find the url for.
  • Then simply hover your mouse over the image and then right click on your mouse.
  • A menu will appear. Go to the bottom of the menu and choose properties. See the screenshot below.

find the url of a picture

  • The properties for that image or picture will now appear.
  • See in the screenshot below, See where it says Address (URL).
  • Select this address by making it blue.

image url

  • Then right click your mouse on the blue selection and a menu will appear.
  • Choose copy.
  • Now you can paste this url where ever you want.

picture properties

Why would you need to know the url of a picture on the internet?

There are so many reasons why you might want to find out the url of a picture that is stored on the internet. Here are a few of my reasons.

  • You might want to add a picture to your Ebay auction listing.
  • You might want to add a picture into a forum post.
  • You might want to display the same picture that is already stored on the internet on another webpage.
  • You might want to have a link on your website to another website by using their logo.
  • You might store your pictures on a free server.

Notes on finding the url of an image or picture on the internet:

  • Please note that just because you can right click on an image, does not mean it is yours to use or save.
  • You could be breaking copyright laws if you do not have permission to use the image.

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