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SmartFrame

SmartFrame is an online image delivery service and form of digital restrictions management that attempts to prevent viewers from downloading or copying the images it serves, and to discourage them from taking screenshots of such images. It is sold by SmartFrame Technologies, founded in 2015, who describe its methodology as "image streaming". The DRM can be bypassed by end users.

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SmartFrame
Original authorSmartFrame Technologies
TypeOnline image delivery
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SmartFrame is an online image delivery service and form of digital restrictions management that attempts to prevent viewers from downloading or copying the images it serves, and to discourage them from taking screenshots of such images. It is sold by SmartFrame Technologies, founded in 2015, who describe its methodology as "image streaming".1234 The DRM can be bypassed by end users.5

Clients

Organisations using SmartFrame include:

References

References

  1. "Image streaming: why it's revolutionizing the photography and advertising industries". The Drum. Retrieved 30 May 2022.
  2. "New agreement brings SmartFrame's image-streaming technology to Tate Images' online collections". BAPLA. 3 February 2022. Retrieved 30 May 2022.
  3. Lawton, Rod (16 May 2019). "SmartFrame says it can protect your images and track engagement too". Digital Camera World. Retrieved 30 May 2022.
  4. Golowczynski, Matt (23 August 2019). "SmartFrame review". TechRadar. Retrieved 30 May 2022.
  5. Eden, Terence (2022-05-15). "Liberating out-of-copyright photos from SmartFrame's DRM – Terence Eden's Blog". Retrieved 2023-06-02.
  6. Townshend, Pete (25 March 2022). "Experience Historic England's Aerial Photo Explorer Tool". SmartFrame. Retrieved 30 May 2022.
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