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tblue37

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5. Right click on the image, then click "open in new tab." Then copy the URL from the

Reply to trof (Original post)

Fri Nov 8, 2019, 08:49 PM

Nov 2019

new tab version of the image. Usually that works, though occasionally (not often) you just get a link. I think when it doesn't work it's because the image is copyrighted, so you can only link to the source, not copy the actual image.

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How do I copy and paste an image into DU? [View all] trof Nov 2019 OP

First you have to upload your photo to a free photo hosting site The Velveteen Ocelot Nov 2019 #1

Here ya go... CurtEastPoint Nov 2019 #2

Does it work on a tablet? BigmanPigman Nov 2019 #6

That applies if you are trying to post an image from another Web site. TexasTowelie Nov 2019 #3

You need to paste a link canetoad Nov 2019 #4

Post a Pic arachadillo Nov 2019 #7

Right click on the image, then click "open in new tab." Then copy the URL from the tblue37 Nov 2019 #5