Can I use images from Wikipedia commercially?

Can I use images from Wikipedia commercially?

The English Wikipedia sometimes inserts images on the basis of the copyright principle of “fair use”. However, this does not allow use for commercial purposes. Therefore, always click on the file description to see which conditions you have to satisfy for reuse.

Is Wikipedia content copyright free?

Wikipedia is free content that anyone can edit, use, modify, and distribute. You can add anything you want; as long as it stays true to what the article is about, and is not breaking the Wikipedia guidelines. Respect copyright laws, and do not plagiarize sources.

How do I know if an image is copyrighted?

One good way to see if a photo is copyrighted is by reverse searching for the image. Right click on the image and select “copy image address”. Then paste this into Google Images or a site dedicated to reverse image search, like TinEye. This will show you where the image is used, and where it has come from.

Can I use Wikipedia logo?

The Wikimedia Community logo can be used freely. But you may not file trademark applications incorporating the logo. The Wikimedia community wants to ensure that the logo remains available for all to use.

Is Wikipedia fair use?

Fair use materials and special requirements All original Wikipedia text is distributed under the GFDL and CC-BY-SA licenses. Occasionally, Wikipedia articles may include images, sounds, or text quotes used under the “fair use” doctrine of United States law.

Is there a copyright on an image on Wikipedia?

Each image has a copyright tag in its description page which will tell you the usage rights of that image. Be advised that not all images are copyright-free. Wikipedia’s fair use policy allows a few copyrighted images, like company logos, to be uploaded. These images are copyrighted outside Wikipedia…

Why are images in Wikipedia in the public domain?

Images may be placed into the public domain by their creators, or they may be public domain because they are ineligible for copyright or because their copyright expired. In the U.S. as of January 1, 2021, copyright has expired on any work published anywhere before January 1, 1926.

Is it possible to copy and paste from Wikipedia?

Yes, you can. That’s why it’s called “The Free Encyclopedia” – you are free to use any text and images from Wikipedia anywhere. This includes copying, distribution, modification, combining with other text and images and commercial use.

What kind of license do I need to use an image on Wikipedia?

For example, Wikipedia can accept images under CC-BY-SA (Attribution-Share Alike) as a free license, but not CC-BY-SA-NC (Attribution-Share Alike-Non-Commercial). A list of possible licenses which are considered “free enough” for Wikipedia are listed at Wikipedia:Image copyright tags.

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