Hiding Image Names?

Hiding image filenames using asp?

[ljgsites]

Hi Folks-

I run a stock photo website. We built the site using ASP so the images are all dynamic. We are having a problem with people stealing our images. Does anyone know of a way to hide the image filenames or how to pull the images from outide the web server so that we can prevent getting ripped off? Any suggestions would be great.

Thanks much and have a great day.

[Birdman]

I'm sorry to say, there is no way to prevent it. There are tactics that some use to reduce the rate of theft, but if you publish it to the web it can be taken.

Things you can do:

• Use CSS and display the image as a background of an empty <div>, then it cannot be right-clicked>saved
  
• Disable right-click with JavaScript (a no-no in most peoples opinion)
  
• Watermark your images
  
• Display legal(copyright) notices
  

I'm sure there are more precautions you can take but, if someone really wants it bad all they have to do is make a screenshot with their image program.

[macrost]

ljgsites,
I came across this a while ago, this might suit your needs. It's written in classic asp.
Mac

http*//www.bitbucketheaven.com/downloads/imgprotect.shtml