Google Images also has a tool called Advanced Image Search that employs some of the same filters as above, but with even more advanced options. The Time advanced image search option lets you restrict the results to photos that became available on the web during a specific time period. Past 24 hours is the heaviest filter here but you can also choose Past year. Instead of sifting through millions of results to find a cartoonish picture or drawing of a cat, for example, you can just choose a Line drawing or Clip art. The option to filter Google Images results by type is extremely helpful. There are several useful options you can pick from, including Labeled for reuse and Labeled for noncommercial reuse with modification. This is typically ideal when combining multiple images together in an image editing program (no background makes layering much easier).Īnother way to use Google's advanced image search tools is to find free images. The Transparent Google Images filter is good for when you need something where the background is gone.

You can pick Black and White or select a specific color. The Color option when using the advanced Google Images filtering options will show you pictures where the overwhelming color is whatever you choose.

Google advanced image search