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Overview

The Image Search tool enables your Utari workers to find images from across the internet based on any topic, subject, or search criteria. This powerful capability allows workers to discover relevant visuals for presentations, documents, marketing materials, and any other content that requires imagery—all through simple conversational requests.

Image Search Capabilities

Topic-Based Search

Find images related to any subject, concept, or theme

Specific Criteria

Search with detailed specifications like style, color, orientation, and type

Multiple Results

Get multiple image options to choose from for your needs

High-Quality Sources

Access images from reputable sources across the web
Image Search finds images but doesn’t automatically download them. Use this tool in combination with image downloading capabilities to save images to your workspace.
1

Request Image Search

Ask your worker to find images on a specific topic:
    Find images of modern office workspaces
2

Review Results

Your worker will:
  • Execute the image search
  • Present multiple image options
  • Provide image URLs and descriptions
  • Show preview information
3

Select Images

Choose which images you want to use:
    Download images 2, 4, and 7
4

Download or Reference

Images can be downloaded to your workspace or referenced by URL for use in documents and presentations.

Detailed Search Requests

For better results, provide specific search criteria:
Find professional photographs of business meetings in modern offices

Search Query Best Practices

Writing Effective Search Queries

Be Specific

❌ “Find product images”✅ “Find professional product photography of wireless headphones on white backgrounds”

Include Context

❌ “Get nature pictures”✅ “Find high-resolution nature photography of mountain landscapes at sunrise”

Specify Style

❌ “Search for tech images”✅ “Find modern, minimalist illustrations of technology and innovation”

Define Purpose

❌ “Look for food photos”✅ “Find professional food photography suitable for restaurant menus and marketing”

Search Modifiers

Enhance your searches with descriptive modifiers:
  • Professional photography
  • Minimalist design
  • Vintage aesthetic
  • Modern and clean
  • Artistic illustration
  • Photorealistic
  • Abstract composition
  • Hand-drawn style
  • 3D rendered
  • Watercolor painting
  • High resolution
  • High quality
  • Professional grade
  • Commercial quality
  • Studio photography
  • Premium quality
  • Detailed
  • Sharp and clear
  • Print quality
  • Vibrant colors
  • Warm tones
  • Cool colors
  • Black and white
  • Monochromatic
  • Pastel colors
  • Bold and bright
  • Natural colors
  • Muted tones
  • High contrast
  • Close-up shot
  • Wide angle
  • Aerial view
  • Portrait orientation
  • Landscape orientation
  • Centered composition
  • Minimal background
  • Detailed foreground
  • Bokeh effect
  • Symmetrical layout
  • Energetic and dynamic
  • Calm and peaceful
  • Professional and corporate
  • Fun and playful
  • Dramatic and moody
  • Bright and cheerful
  • Elegant and sophisticated
  • Rustic and authentic
  • Futuristic and modern

Common Use Cases

Presentation Content

Building Slide Decks

Search for images to enhance presentations:Typical Searches:
  • “Find professional business team collaboration images”
  • “Search for data visualization and analytics graphics”
  • “Get modern technology and innovation illustrations”
  • “Find corporate office environment photographs”
  • “Look for success and growth metaphor images”
Best Practices:
  • Search for consistent style across all images
  • Specify aspect ratio (landscape for slides)
  • Request professional, high-quality images
  • Consider brand colors and themes

Marketing Materials

Creating Marketing Assets

Find images for marketing campaigns:Typical Searches:
  • “Find lifestyle product photography for social media”
  • “Search for hero banner images with diverse people”
  • “Get premium product shots on minimal backgrounds”
  • “Find authentic customer testimonial-style photos”
  • “Look for eye-catching advertisement visuals”
Best Practices:
  • Specify platform (Instagram, Facebook, web)
  • Mention target audience demographics
  • Request authentic, relatable imagery
  • Consider orientation and dimensions

Content Creation

Blog Posts and Articles

Discover images for written content:Typical Searches:
  • “Find featured images for tech blog posts”
  • “Search for in-article illustrations about productivity”
  • “Get header images for travel articles”
  • “Find infographic-style visuals for tutorials”
  • “Look for concept photography for thought leadership”
Best Practices:
  • Match content tone and subject
  • Request horizontal images for headers
  • Consider reading experience
  • Ensure images support the narrative

E-commerce

Product and Lifestyle Imagery

Find product-related visuals:Typical Searches:
  • “Find lifestyle images of people using fitness equipment”
  • “Search for product photography inspiration”
  • “Get images showing product scale and size”
  • “Find contextual product usage scenarios”
  • “Look for professional product display examples”
Best Practices:
  • Show products in use
  • Include context and scale
  • Request clean backgrounds
  • Consider multiple angles

Social Media Content

Social Media Graphics

Discover images optimized for social platforms:Typical Searches:
  • “Find square format images for Instagram posts”
  • “Search for vertical images for Instagram Stories”
  • “Get wide landscape images for LinkedIn banners”
  • “Find attention-grabbing visuals for Pinterest”
  • “Look for authentic behind-the-scenes style photos”
Best Practices:
  • Specify platform requirements
  • Mention aspect ratio needs
  • Request mobile-friendly images
  • Consider scroll-stopping appeal

Search by Category

Business and Professional

Find professional images of modern office spaces with natural lighting and collaborative work environments

Creative and Artistic

Find abstract geometric compositions with bold colors for modern design backgrounds

Nature and Landscapes

Find breathtaking landscape photography of mountains during golden hour

Lifestyle and People

Find authentic lifestyle photography of people enjoying coffee at cafes

Image Specifications

Orientation Requirements

Best For:
  • Presentation slides
  • Website headers
  • Blog post banners
  • YouTube thumbnails
  • LinkedIn posts
Search Examples:
    Find landscape-oriented images of city skylines
    Search for horizontal format business photos

Resolution and Quality

High Resolution

For print, large displays, and professional use
    Find high-resolution images suitable for print
    Search for 4K quality landscape photography

Web Optimized

For websites, blogs, and digital use
    Find web-optimized images for blog headers
    Search for digital-ready marketing visuals

Detailed

For close inspection and detailed viewing
    Find detailed close-up images of products
    Search for macro photography with sharp details

Print Quality

For physical marketing materials
    Find print-quality images for brochures
    Search for high-DPI photography for posters

Combining with Other Tools

Image Search becomes more powerful when combined with other Utari capabilities:

+ Image Editor

Search for images, then edit them to match your brand or requirements

+ Create Presentations

Search for images and automatically include them in slide decks

+ Document Creator

Find images and insert them into professional documents and reports

+ Files and Folder

Organize downloaded images in structured folders for easy access

+ Web Search

Research topics first, then search for relevant supporting imagery

+ Image Vision

Search for images, then use image vision to analyze and verify relevance

Example Combined Workflows

1

Research and Content Creation

    1. Use web search to research "sustainable energy trends 2024"
    2. Use image search to find "modern solar panel installations"
    3. Download selected images to workspace
    4. Create presentation with researched content and images
2

Brand-Aligned Marketing

    1. Search for "lifestyle product photography inspiration"
    2. Download 5 best examples
    3. Use image editor to adjust colors to match brand palette
    4. Save edited images in "Marketing/Product Photos" folder
    5. Create social media graphics using branded images
3

Complete Presentation Package

    1. Image search for "business growth metaphors"
    2. Image search for "data analytics visualizations"
    3. Image search for "successful business teams"
    4. Download all selected images
    5. Organize in "Presentations/Q4_Review/Images" folder
    6. Create presentation using custom theme and downloaded images

Search Strategies

Broad to Specific

Start broad, then refine:
1

Initial Broad Search

    Find images of technology
2

Review Results

Assess what types of technology images appear
3

Refine Search

    Find images of cloud computing technology with modern interface design
4

Further Refinement

    Find minimalist illustrations of cloud computing infrastructure with blue color scheme

Batch Searching

Search for multiple related topics at once:
Find the following types of images for my presentation:
1. Professional business meeting photos
2. Data visualization and analytics graphics
3. Modern office workspace images
4. Success and growth metaphor visuals
5. Team collaboration illustrations

For each category, find 3-5 options.

Reference-Based Searching

Describe a reference image:
Find images similar to professional product photography on white backgrounds with soft shadows, like Apple's product marketing style

Best Practices

Search Multiple Times

Don’t settle for first results—try different search terms and variations

Be Descriptive

Include style, mood, color, and composition details in your search

Consider Context

Think about where and how the image will be used when searching

Verify Relevance

Review images to ensure they actually match your needs and message

Check Quality

Request high-quality, professional images suitable for your use case

Maintain Consistency

When searching for multiple images, use similar search criteria for visual consistency

Organize Downloads

Save downloaded images in organized folders by project or purpose

Respect Usage Rights

Be mindful of image licenses and usage restrictions

Troubleshooting

Improve your search by:
  • Being more specific about subject matter
  • Adding style and quality modifiers
  • Specifying what you DON’T want (e.g., “without people”)
  • Including context about intended use
  • Using different synonyms or related terms
  • Breaking complex concepts into simpler searches
Try:
  • Broadening your search terms
  • Removing overly specific modifiers
  • Searching for related or similar concepts
  • Using more general category terms
  • Trying alternative phrasings
  • Splitting into multiple separate searches
Be more explicit about:
  • Specific style keywords (minimalist, vintage, modern)
  • Color preferences and palettes
  • Photographic vs. illustrated
  • Professional vs. casual
  • Realistic vs. abstract
  • Specific artistic movements or references
Clearly specify:
  • “Landscape orientation” or “horizontal format”
  • “Portrait orientation” or “vertical format”
  • “Square format” or “1:1 aspect ratio”
  • Specific dimensions if known
  • Platform requirements (e.g., “Instagram Story format”)
Request explicitly:
  • “High resolution” or “print quality”
  • “Professional photography” or “commercial grade”
  • “Sharp and detailed” or “high definition”
  • “Suitable for [specific use case]”
  • Minimum resolution requirements

Image Search for Specific Platforms

Social Media Platforms

Post (1:1):
    Find square format images with vibrant colors for Instagram feed
Story (9:16):
    Find vertical images suitable for Instagram Stories with space for text overlay
Reel Cover:
    Find eye-catching portrait images for Instagram Reel covers

Website Usage

Find wide landscape hero images with space for text overlay, professional and modern aesthetic

Summary

You’ve successfully learned how to:
Use Image Search to find images for any topic or subject
Write effective search queries with specific modifiers
Search for images based on style, quality, color, and composition
Find images optimized for specific platforms and use cases
Combine Image Search with other Utari tools for complete workflows
Apply best practices for discovering relevant, high-quality imagery
Troubleshoot common search issues to get better results
The Image Search tool transforms your Utari workers into visual content researchers, capable of finding the perfect images for presentations, marketing materials, documents, and any other content that requires professional imagery—all through simple conversational requests.

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