Protecting images online is about reducing misuse and controlling reach. Consider these steps:

  • Watermark important visuals to signal ownership.
  • Limit resolution to what users actually need; avoid uploading full-resolution originals.
  • Strip metadata like EXIF if it reveals location or device details.
  • Use hashed file names to make guessing URLs harder.

No protection is perfect, but these tactics raise the effort needed to copy or scrape your assets.