Types of Works
Learn more about the types of works that can be registered with the U.S. Copyright Office. Select a category below to view helpful resources related to the type of works registered with the U.S. Copyright Office as well as instructions on how to register
![Person writing on notepad; computer in background](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.copyright.gov/registration/images/literary-works.jpg)
![Musician with guitar writing musical notation](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.copyright.gov/registration/images/performing-arts.jpg)
![Artist painting on easel](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.copyright.gov/registration/images/visual-arts.jpg)
![Programmer coding program](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.copyright.gov/registration/images/other-digital-content.jpg)
![Director filming with video camera](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.copyright.gov/registration/images/motion-pictures.jpg)
![Photographer with camera](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.copyright.gov/registration/images/photographs.jpg)