How to Search by Image

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Choose your preferred method.

   There are 2 ways to search, by using an image you already have as the search term or using text terms to find image results.
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   Step 2: Keep in mind that an image search heavily relies on the text associated with the image

   For example, images are given names and captions that help people find them.
   
   Adjusting your search to a more specific event or location may trigger more words that were associated with the original image.
   
   Keep in mind that an image about a foreign country could be characterized in another language.
   
   Use foreign words to increase the accuracy of your search. , Images usually take 1 to 2 weeks to appear in the front of the image results for any given search terms.
   
   If you are looking for something new, it may not appear in the first few pages, unless it is trending. , These are certain words or punctuation that increase the accuracy of a search.
   
   They can also save time. ,, For example, historical buildings not jail. , It will broaden your search to include both terms equally. , For example, (child or children). , In 2013, the most popular sites are Google.com and Bing.com.
   
   Go to the site of your choice. ,,, Be specific, but keep in mind that the search engine will look through image names, captions and descriptions. ,,, Keep in mind that images are frequently copyrighted, so in certain cases, it may not be used for commercial purposes without copyright infringement. , You will be redirected when you ask to go directly to the website. , You can also find an image and copy its URL. , Find the camera icon to the right of the text box where you type in search terms. ,, Click "Upload an Image." Use the browser to select and upload the image. ,, First, the image details should appear, then websites with links to the photo or similar subjects should appear.
   
   Click on the result of your choice.
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   Step 3: as well as the image attributes.

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   Step 4: Take into account the lag time.

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   Step 5: Start using Boolean operators to refine your search

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   Step 6: if you are looking for image results based on text search terms.

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   Step 7: Use the word "And" to make sure all of your search results contain more than 1 term in the text descriptions.

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   Step 8: Use "Not" to exclude images with certain keywords.

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   Step 9: Use "Or" when you are unsure of the exact keyword you want to use.

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    Step 10: Use quotations to group words that are related.

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    Step 11: Choose a popular image search website.

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    Step 12: Click on the "Image" tab in the top menu.

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    Step 13: Scroll through the trending images that appear

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    Step 14: if you are using Bing.

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    Step 15: Type in your search terms.

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    Step 16: Scroll through the results

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    Step 17: until you get an image you like.

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    Step 18: Click on the image.

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    Step 19: Right click and save the image to get a copy of the image.

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    Step 20: Choose to go to the original image website

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    Step 21: instead of looking at the details through image search engine.

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    Step 22: Place an image on your desktop or in a folder that is easily accessed.

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    Step 23: Go to Google.com.

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    Step 24: Click on the camera icon.

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    Step 25: Choose to use the image URL or upload your own photo.

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    Step 26: Press search.

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    Step 27: Scroll through the results.

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