Google Images Search Operators #
Just like site: works for web search, Google Images has its own special operators:
- src: → Finds where an image file is being used (great for hotlink checks)
- imagesize: → Finds images of an exact dimension
src: Search Operator #
Finds all pages that reference a specific image file URL.
✅ Example:
src:https://fsidm.in/media/logo.png
👉 This shows all websites (not just FSIDM) that are using or hotlinking this image.
💡 FSIDM Use Case:
- Check if your course images, infographics, or banners are being used by other websites (could indicate backlinks or copyright misuse).
imagesize: Search Operator #
Finds images with exact dimensions (width x height).
✅ Example:
imagesize:1200×628
👉 Shows all indexed images of 1200×628 pixels (great for detecting social share banners, ad creatives, etc.)
💡 FSIDM Use Case:
- Check if your social media post images or ad creatives are indexed and appearing on the right pages.
Combine Operators for Deeper Audits #
You can combine src:, imagesize:, and site: for powerful checks.
✅ Examples:
src:https://fsidm.in/media/banner.png imagesize:1200×600
👉 Finds if the FSIDM banner (in that size) is indexed and where it appears.
site:fsidm.in imagesize:500×500
👉 Finds all 500×500 images from FSIDM’s website.
⚠️ Limitations #
- These operators only work on Google Images (not web search)
- Results are not exhaustive (Google may not display all indexed images)
- For deeper image indexing checks → use Google Search Console + Image sitemap
💡 FSIDM Pro Tip for Students:
Use src: to find who’s using your graphics → reach out for backlink credit. This is a simple link-building tactic without cold outreach.