pictures

airland

When I go to the site "find a grave" it often has an obituary or a picture. Is there a way to transfer/upload these to the memory page?

genthusiast

@airland

Pictures are typically copyrighted. You will have to pay attention to the source of the picture and whether you need to ask permission for use in Memories. If you explain to the copyright/owner that you want to attach it as a Memory of the person - generally they probably won't have a problem with that as long as it is not a duplicate. You may want to give them the option and explain about FamilySearch's non-profit use. To download a picture from the Internet - typically a right-click or context menu will give you the option to save the image to your computer.

I hope this helps!

bathompson

Hello @airland,

Unless you created an item, it is best to assume that it is protected by copyright law. Once you can verify you have legal permission, you can make copies or upload the information. Be sure to ask permission first.

https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/article/how-do-i-know-if-something-is-copyrighted

Once you have permission and have saved the photo to your computer,

1. Sign in to FamilySearch.org.
2. In the menu bar at the top of the screen, click Memories.
3. In the drop-down menu, click Gallery.
4. Click the plus sign (+) in the green circle.
5. Drag and drop content from your computer to the screen, or click Choose Files.
6. Each photo still has to be tagged individually, but the amount of content you upload at once is up to you.

https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/article/how-do-i-upload-photos-or-documents-to-memories

I checked in the Find a Grave website to see how you can request permission to use a photo. I was able to click on the link just under the photo to go to the person who uploaded it. The name will come up with a Send Message link for you to contact that person.

Hope this helps with your situation.

Best Wishes!

Rachel Teresa Nadeau

Thanks!