Taking Screenshots and screen recording

I am taking screenshot of the work of else websites and videos does it lead to any copyright infringement?

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Ayantika Mondal
Advocate Ayantika Mondal Answered: 07 Aug 2026

Dear client, Taking screenshots of websites or videos for personal use generally doesn't lead to copyright infringement. However, sharing, publishing, or using them for commercial purposes without permission can be an infringement, as the original creator owns the rights to that visual content. If you use them for educational purposes, criticism, or news reporting, you might be protected under the fair use doctrine, depending on your local laws. It is always best practice to credit the original source or seek permission if you plan to use someone else's work publicly. Thank you!

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Advocate By LEAD INDIA Answered: 07 Sep 2022

Hello sir,

If your taking screenshots that is not illegal, but if you use that particular inorder to promote your buisness or share it to third party or public for promotion of your need then, this will amount to infringment, the party may take action against you.

You can keep the screenshots for your need but cannot publish it for your benifits.

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