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.
- 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.
- 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.
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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