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Can I use AI generated images in my yearbook?

Written by Clare Alviola

Updated at August 22nd, 2025

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Yes—you generally can use AI-generated images in your yearbook, but there are a few important things to keep in mind:

✅ When It’s Usually Safe

  • AI images you create yourself (using tools like DALL·E, MidJourney, or Canva AI) are typically fine to use in a yearbook. Most platforms give you usage rights for personal, educational, or even commercial projects.
  • Original content: Since you’re the one generating it, the image doesn’t belong to someone else in the same way a copyrighted photo does.

⚠️ Things to Watch Out For

  • Platform Terms of Use: Some AI tools allow free use, while others restrict commercial printing or redistribution. Always double-check the licensing terms.
  • Copyright Concerns: If the AI output is clearly imitating a copyrighted character, logo, or style (e.g., Disney characters, Marvel superheroes), that can still infringe on copyright or trademark law. 
  • Ethical/School Policies: Some schools or districts are cautious about AI use. Check with your yearbook advisor or publisher if they have guidelines about AI-generated art or photos. 
  • Bias/Accuracy: AI images sometimes distort details (like logos, uniforms, or people’s likenesses). For yearbooks, accuracy matters—so AI is best used for decorative elements, not for student portraits or official photos.

 

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