Website-level checklist
- Scan public pages for all visible images, background images, and lazy-loaded assets.
- Prioritize homepage, service pages, product/category pages, and high-traffic blog posts.
- Confirm whether each important image has a known source.
- Store license proof in a shared folder or asset-management system.
- Replace images with unknown origin when they are not essential.
License-record checklist
- Stock platform name and account owner.
- Download or purchase receipt.
- License type and permitted usage.
- Date of download or purchase.
- Project, client, or website where the image was used.
- Any attribution requirement for free or creator-supplied images.
Agency handoff checklist
- Ask the agency to identify third-party images used in the design.
- Ask which assets came from client files, paid stock, free stock, Canva, or templates.
- Keep image records together with website credentials and brand assets.
- Review risk indicators before final launch approval.
When to replace an image
Replacement is often the cleanest path when an image is decorative, the source is unknown, and no one can produce license proof. Use licensed stock, original photography, brand-owned graphics, or properly documented free-stock alternatives.
Automate the first pass
ImgCompliance can turn the first pass into a report with risk levels and recommended actions. See how the scan works or review the sample PDF report.