How to Add and Edit Images in Google Docs on Mobile and PC

Google Docs is not just a text-based document creation platform. You can add photos, videos, and even GIF files to your Google Docs file. Pictures make text visually appealing and also add extra detail to documents. If you are wondering how to add images to Google Docs on Android, iOS, iPadOS and computer, you are in the right place.

Screenshots, photos, infographics, and graphics are some of the types of images you can add to your document in Google Docs. We will also tell you how to do various editing activities related to images such as cropping, adding borders, resizing, moving.

So let’s start with our guide on how to use and change images in Google Docs on mobile and PC.

How to Add Image to Google Docs on PC

There are four ways to add images to Google Docs on your computer.

Method 1: Drag and Drop

One of the easiest ways to add images to Google Docs is to use drag and drop. Open the Google Docs document and place your cursor where you want to insert the image. Then drag and drop the image from other apps into Google Docs.

Method 2: Copy Paste

Like the method above, you can use the traditional concept of copy-paste to add images to Google Docs. Copy the image and paste it into Google Docs using the keyboard shortcuts Ctrl + C and Ctrl + V respectively.

Method 3: Add Option

You can also try this method if the above two methods don’t suit your liking. In the Google Docs document, place your cursor where you want to insert the image. Click Insert in the menu bar and select Image. You can choose from a variety of options such as your computer, camera, Google Drive, and Google Photos. You can also search the internet directly using the web option. Choose the option you want and choose your picture.

Method 4: Insert Image as Drawing with Comments

If you want to add shapes such as lines, circles, arrows, or write your image directly into Google Docs, you must add your image as a drawing. To do this, go to Insert > Drawing > New.

On the drawing screen, click Picture to add your picture. Once added, arrows, text, etc. Use the options in the toolbar to add it. Finally, click Save & Close to add the annotated image to your document. See our detailed guide on adding text or images on top of images in Google Docs.

Pro Tip: Once an image has been added, click on it once and press Edit if you want to add more text or arrows.

How to Edit Pictures in Google Docs on Computer

After adding an image, Google Docs offers several features to organize your images. Let’s check them out below.

How to Place Text Next to Image in Google Docs

To put text next to or on the side of your image, you need to change the wrap style. Google Docs offers three wrapping styles:

• Inline: The image is inserted like a text, that is, it is part of the text.
• Wrapping: Text can be on either side of the image.
• Search: The text is above or below the image.

Click on the picture to change the style. A menu will appear. Click the ellipsis icon and select All display options.

A new sidebar will open on the right. Expand the style and choose your wrapping style.

How to Crop, Align and Rotate an Image

To crop your image, right-click on it and select Crop. Then adjust the image to crop it.

Click once to select an alignment for the image and you will see various alignment options. Choose one.

Color, transparency, gloss, etc. Click on the image and click on the ellipsis icon to rotate and perform other editing tasks such as replace. Select All display options. Next, choose how you want to edit your image.

How to Move and Resize an Image

Drag using your mouse to move your image to a new location in Google Docs. Click on the image to change the size and use the small square boxes to increase or decrease the size. You can even change the size from All image options.

How to Add Border to Picture

Click once on the image to add a border. You will see the border options will be enabled in the top edit bar. Choose the border style, color and weight according to your need.

How to Delete a Picture

To delete a picture, click on it and press the Delete key on your keyboard. Alternatively, right-click the image and select Delete. You can even change the picture using the right-click menu.

Pro Tip: On the computer, the display options are scattered in three different locations – from the right-click menu, the top bar, and the three-dot icon All display options. Use all of them to change your picture.

How to Add Images to Google Docs on Android, iPhone and iPad

Here are the steps:

Stage 1: Open the Docs document and tap or double-click the floating edit icon.

Step 2: Tap the add (+) icon at the top and select Picture from the menu. You will have three options – From photos, camera and web. Choose the one you like.

How to Change Pictures in Google Docs on Android

To edit a picture on Android, tap once on it and press the three-dot icon. Choose image options. Choose the wrapping style, border color, weight, and style. To delete the picture, tap on it and select Delete. Use the small boxes around the image border to change its size. To move the picture, hold and drag it to a new location.

Fly: Learn how to save Google Docs as PDF on mobile and PC.

How to Change Images in Google Docs on iOS and iPadOS

Tap the picture on iPhone and iPad. You will get the image replacement features like wrap style and borders in the dropdown bar. To move an image, tap on Cut and Paste where needed.

Unable to Add Image to Google Docs

If you can’t add images to Google Docs on Android and iOS/iPadOS, make sure you allow Google Docs to access the photos. To verify on Android, go to Settings > Apps > Google Docs > Permissions on the phone. Allow for photos. Similarly, on iPhone and iPad go to Settings > Google Docs > Photos. Choose Selected photos or All photos instead of None. And I hope this helps.

Next: Sometimes you get a Google Docs document whose images you want to save. Learn how to save images in Google Docs on mobile and PC.