Using Images and Sounds Legally

Adding images and sounds to projects definitely increases the appeal of your project! However, it's important to be sure the images and sounds you use in your project are being shared legally so that any images you've used will not be subject to copyright infringement. Use these sites to help you add oomph to your presentations legally!
Note: You may use images from any of our databases, as well.

Sites where you can find Sounds and Images that are Free for Use

Pixabay- Images, Sounds, Videos, etc.

No citation needed if it is one of the free options.


Pexels - Images and Videos

No citation needed.



Digital History: Historic music from WWI - 1920s

No citation needed if used for educational purposes.


How to Use Images Legally

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Use this if your image does not come from: Pexels, Pixabay, Sounds Abound, Digital History, or WeVideo.


About CC (Creative Commons) Licenses

This explains how you need to credit images you use from Creative Commons based on their Creative Commons Codes.
*If you search images, select: Tools, Usage Rights, Creative Commons, License details (This will tell you what you are "free" to do with the image.)