Fotolia is another resource for royalty free images. But this is the first one to have a PowerPoint add-in (also a Word version). Get details and download here.
The install requires being online and easily goes through verifying computer has needed components and installing if needed. I did discover if you run multiple versions of PowerPoint, PPT 2007 needs to be the default setting for installer to run. This is also a PPT 2007 specific add-in and will not install in earlier versions.
Once installed there is a ‘Fotolia’ tab.
If you click the SEARCH button an action pane opens that is basically a gateway to the Fotolia website content.
The search results show a thumbnail and one click options for purchase and download.
To purchase and use an image you need to use the LOG IN button and have a Fotolia account (with credits purchased).
This may be the first in a new wave of conveinence add-ins as the internet merges with applications.
– Troy @ TLC