Abstract: The present invention provides a method and system for protecting image data transmitted over a network and processing royalty for image usage. This method and system comprises a secure web server with a valid certificate to host all transactions. The method and system keeps the encrypted file which are provided by an image provider (e.g. publishers of copyrighted materials) on the web server and leases the file to the customers (e.g. manufacturers of finished art). The method and system also comprises a proprietary (FREE) encryption software that enables the image providers to encrypt and upload the image file on the website. The method and system further comprises a proprietary (FREE) decryption printing software that enables the customers to download, decrypt, print the image file and enables the system to track the transaction details.