Tutorial - Copy images from Craigslist or eBay
Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2017 12:11 pm
Copying an image from websites like Craigslist and eBay is quite easy. It works exactly the same way on both a Mac and a PC. From time to time an image might be setup so it can’t be copied via this method, but this works for nearly all images you will want to copy.
It is always a good idea to add the images into a post because an eBay auction or a Craigslist listing are not permanent. For example, the following image is what you see if you click on a link to a Craigslist listing that is no longer valid.
When you add an image to a post by copying it from a page it will stay with the post for historical and research reasons.
eBay
To copy an image on eBay you need to click on the image that shows on the page. This will open a window that shows a larger image. You can then use the right mouse button to bring up a menu that will include an entry to save the image. The image below was made on a Mac but on a PC the menu will have a similar line for saving the image.
When you click “Save Image As...” you will get dialog box giving you the ability to rename the image and to set the location where to save the image. The image name will be a very long, strange name by default. It is best to type in a new name that means something to you. Also, change the location on your computer where you will be able to find the saved image. It is best to use a location like the Desktop because it makes it easy to find and use the saved image.
You will then find the image on your computer.
Craigslist
Saving a Craigslist image is the very similar to the process on eBay. When you find an item you want to save on Craigslist you need to click on the image to bring up the image in a larger format. You can then use the right mouse click to save and rename the image.
You then get the dialog that allows you to rename and set the location to save the file to on your computer.
You will then find the image on your computer.
It is always a good idea to add the images into a post because an eBay auction or a Craigslist listing are not permanent. For example, the following image is what you see if you click on a link to a Craigslist listing that is no longer valid.
When you add an image to a post by copying it from a page it will stay with the post for historical and research reasons.
eBay
To copy an image on eBay you need to click on the image that shows on the page. This will open a window that shows a larger image. You can then use the right mouse button to bring up a menu that will include an entry to save the image. The image below was made on a Mac but on a PC the menu will have a similar line for saving the image.
When you click “Save Image As...” you will get dialog box giving you the ability to rename the image and to set the location where to save the image. The image name will be a very long, strange name by default. It is best to type in a new name that means something to you. Also, change the location on your computer where you will be able to find the saved image. It is best to use a location like the Desktop because it makes it easy to find and use the saved image.
You will then find the image on your computer.
Craigslist
Saving a Craigslist image is the very similar to the process on eBay. When you find an item you want to save on Craigslist you need to click on the image to bring up the image in a larger format. You can then use the right mouse click to save and rename the image.
You then get the dialog that allows you to rename and set the location to save the file to on your computer.
You will then find the image on your computer.