Here’s a clear and simple Image Reuse Tracker template you can use to monitor the usage, licensing, and attribution of images you reuse in your projects or website articles. This tracker can be adapted for Excel, Google Sheets, or any table-based tool.
Image Reuse Tracker
| Image ID / Name | Source URL | License Type | License Details | Date Acquired | Usage Context | Attribution Required? | Attribution Details | Reuse Allowed? | Notes |
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| IMG001 | https://example.com/image1.jpg | Creative Commons BY 4.0 | Must credit author, link to license | 2025-05-18 | Blog post on SEO | Yes | Photo by John Doe on example.com | Yes | Used in 3 articles |
| IMG002 | https://unsplash.com/photos/abc123 | Unsplash License | Free to use, no attribution required | 2025-05-15 | Website banner | No | N/A | Yes | High resolution available |
| IMG003 | https://pixabay.com/images/id-7890 | Pixabay License | Free for commercial use, no attribution | 2025-05-10 | Social media post | No | N/A | Yes | Check updates on Pixabay policy |
Explanation of columns:
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Image ID / Name: Unique identifier or name for quick reference.
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Source URL: Direct link to the image or its page where license info is available.
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License Type: The license category (e.g., Creative Commons BY, Unsplash, Pixabay, Royalty-Free).
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License Details: Summary of reuse conditions (attribution, commercial use, modifications).
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Date Acquired: When the image was sourced or downloaded.
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Usage Context: Where or how the image is being used (article, banner, social media).
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Attribution Required?: Yes/No if credit is mandatory.
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Attribution Details: Exact attribution text or format needed.
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Reuse Allowed?: Confirm if image can be reused under current license.
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Notes: Additional comments (e.g., link back, restrictions, image quality).
If you want, I can also generate you a ready-to-use Excel or Google Sheets formula setup for this tracker. Just let me know!
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