: Is it ok to use a thumbnail of a stock photo? When browsing the web, there are thumbnails of stock photos. When they are clicked the artifacts appear and you must pay £60 or whatever to

@Annie732

Because it's a thumbnail and low quality does not change its copyrights.

You can use it if you change it enough (more than 50%, this is a grey area as to how much the original must be altered before it is considered a new piece).

If you aren't going to sell it or use it on a website or print where you are selling things then you can use it. (if you don't use it for commercial purposes). This means if it's just for your art or private portfolio or non-commercial site then you can use it.

If you buy it or obtain permission from the owners you can use it.

Otherwise you can't use it.

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