How can I install a plugin to protect copyrighted images
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I am using the Gateway theme. I would like to install a plugin to protect copyrighted images. How can I do it?
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Hi there. We can’t install plugins on WordPress.com, and no plugin can really protect your images anyway. A plugin that, for example, disables right-clicking on a website, can easily be disabled by a browser add-on, or someone can simply take a screen shot on their computer and get the image that way.
The only way to prevent someone from downloading your images is not to post them online in the first place, but that’s obviously not a solution. So, take steps to discourage use of your images instead: First, display a clear copyright notice on your site. Second, use photo-editing software to add a watermark to your images and third, only upload low-resolution photos to your site, so even if people download them, they won’t be able to use them.
You can see these links for more information and tips:
https://en.support.wordpress.com/prevent-content-theft/
https://onecoolsite.wordpress.com/2010/02/06/protecting-your-images-online-from-theft/ -
I have a friend that is a Pro Photographer (now semi retired) and he jokes about being able to make a postcard for your refrigerator from any of the pictures on his site – you want a better resolution image you need to contact him
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