Why can't I download the original image? ——Analysis of recent restrictions on online image downloads
Recently, many netizens have discovered that many platforms cannot directly download high-definition original images, which has triggered widespread discussion. This article will analyze the reasons from the perspectives of technology, copyright, platform policies, etc., and compile relevant hot data on the entire network in the past 10 days to help readers fully understand this change.
1. Statistics of hot spots across the entire network (last 10 days)
| Ranking | hot topics | Number of discussions (10,000) | Related platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Social platform image download restrictions | 320 | Weibo/Xiaohongshu |
| 2 | Copyright dispute over AI-generated images | 218 | Zhihu/Bilibili |
| 3 | The right-click save function of the web page fails | 156 | Technology Forum |
| 4 | Photographers jointly protest image theft | 89 | photography community |
2. Analysis of technical reasons
1.Front-end technology upgrade:Mainstream platforms use new image formats such as WebP to replace traditional JPG. Insufficient compatibility of some browsers leads to abnormal downloads.
2.Anti-crawler mechanism:In order to cope with data scraping, the platform dynamically loads images through JavaScript. If you directly right-click to save, you may only get a low-resolution version.
3.CDN permission control:Set access permissions on the content delivery network so that non-logged-in users can only obtain compressed images.
3. Impact of Copyright Protection Policies
| platform | Implementation time of new regulations | Core restricted content |
|---|---|---|
| 2023.11.15 | Third-party tools are prohibited from downloading high-definition images | |
| little red book | 2023.11.20 | Watermark is forced to cover key areas |
| 500px | 2023.11.18 | Only paid members can download the original image |
4. User response plan
1.Obtain through legal channels:Purchase licenses through the platform’s official partner galleries, such as Visual China, Getty Images, etc.
2.Technical alternatives:Use developer tools (F12) to find the image source address, but be aware of legal risks.
3.Creator collaborations:Contact the photographer/designer directly to obtain authorization documents and establish a long-term cooperative relationship.
5. Opinions of Industry Experts
The director of the Digital Media Professional Committee of the Copyright Society of China pointed out: "The number of image copyright litigation cases will increase by 47% year-on-year in 2023, and it is an inevitable trend for platforms to strengthen download restrictions. It is recommended that users develop copyright awareness, and at the same time call on platforms to establish a more convenient authorization mechanism."
6. Forecast of future development trends
1. Blockchain technology is applied to image copyright tracing
2. AI-generated content will face stricter supervision
3. The platform may launch a tiered download service (free users get 720p, paid users unlock the original image)
The statistical period of the data in this article is: November 15th - November 25th, 2023. If you want to obtain detailed policies for a specific platform, it is recommended to check the image copyright section of each platform's latest "User Service Agreement".
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