Copyright is automatically granted to the individual who captures a photo or records a video at the moment of creation. This means that unless you are the photographer, videographer, or have an explicit license from the copyright holder, you do not have the right to modify, reproduce, or distribute the media.

If you did not create the media yourself, you must have permission from the copyright holder to use or modify the files. This permission is often granted through a license agreement, which outlines what you are allowed to do with the content.

Without an appropriate license, using someone else’s media—especially for derivative works—could result in copyright infringement.

While copyright is automatic, registering your work with the U.S. Copyright Office provides additional legal protection, including the ability to file lawsuits in case of infringement.

To learn how to register your photos and videos, visit:
➡️ U.S. Copyright Office – Register a Work

For a deeper understanding of copyright laws for photography and video, refer to:
➡️ U.S. Copyright Office – Copyright Overview

Explore Pixlmob's Ownership Policy and Privacy Policy here for more details on media edited on Pixlmob.

Note: in the Terms of Service, vendors are granted the permissions to use media they've edited from customers on Pixlmob in their portfolios on their Pixlmob profiles. If you'd like your media to be removed from an existing portfolio of an active vendor on Pixlmob, you can submit a request by completing this form.