How to Attribute an Image

Wallpapers on Wallpapero are licensed under various Creative Commons licenses. Each wallpaper has its own license, which you can find on its detail page. This guide explains how to attribute any image correctly.

TASL: The Four Elements of Attribution

When attributing an image, include these four elements (TASL) to comply with the license:

T — Title: The name of the work (e.g., "Mountain Sunset").
A — Author: The creator's name (e.g., "Wallpapero"). If the author is not specified, use the website name.
S — Source: A link to the original work (the wallpaper page or the website homepage).
L — License: The license type (e.g., "CC BY-NC-ND 4.0") with a link to the license deed.

Note: If you use multiple images from Wallpapero, you can credit the website once (e.g., "All wallpapers from Wallpapero").

Example Attribution

Title: Mountain Lake Reflection
Author: Wallpapero
Source: Wallpapero
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Example uses CC BY-NC-ND 4.0, but your attribution should match the actual license of the image you are using.

The example above shows a typical attribution for a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 image. Always refer to the specific license of the wallpaper you are using.

What You Can and Cannot Do

Depending on the license, the following actions may be allowed or restricted. Always check the license badge on the wallpaper page.

You are allowed to

Share the wallpaper on social media, blogs, or websites (with attribution).
Use it for personal projects, presentations, or non-commercial purposes.
Print it for personal use (e.g., posters, frames).

You are NOT allowed to

Sell the image or use it for commercial purposes (no commercial use).
Modify, adapt, or build upon the image (no derivatives).
Remove or obscure any copyright or attribution notices.
Use the image in a way that suggests endorsement by the author.

For full details, read the license deed.

Where to Place Attribution

Attribution should be clearly visible and easily accessible. Here are common places:

In the caption or description of the image (e.g., blog post, social media post).
In the credits section of a presentation or video.
In the footer of a website or in a dedicated attribution page.
Within the metadata of the image if possible.

Example footer text: All wallpapers on this site are licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Images from Wallpapero.

Quick Reference: License Conditions

Most Creative Commons licenses consist of these conditions. Here's what they mean:

BY Credit must be given to the creator.

NC Commercial use is not allowed.

ND No modifications or derivatives allowed.

SA Derivatives must be shared under the same license.

CC0 Public domain – no restrictions.

Custom Custom license – check the terms.