Sharing photos online responsibly: try it yourself

1. Inspect the frame

Choose a photograph you might post publicly. Look for house numbers, documents, school details, number plates or people who may not expect the image to be shared.

2. Check location data

Inspect the file information for GPS or location metadata. If the location is sensitive, remove it from the copy you plan to share or disable location recording for future photographs where appropriate.

3. Export a sharing copy

Make a separate JPEG or HEIF copy at a sensible size for the platform while keeping your full-quality original safe.

4. Think about the audience

Before posting, check who can see it and whether the photograph reveals anything you would not deliberately tell that audience.

5. Credit other people where needed

If somebody else created an image, artwork or other material you are sharing, do not assume a credit alone gives permission. Use material you are entitled to share and follow the platform and licence terms.