How to Search with an image on Google.
                     HOW TO SEARCH WITH 
AN IMAGE ON GOOGLE
INTRODUCTION
1. You can learn more about an image or the objects 
around you with a reverse image search. 
2. For example, you can take a photo of a plant and 
use it to search for info or other similar images.
Source: support.google.com
What you find when you 
search?
1. Your results can include:
• Search results for objects in the image
• Similar images
• Websites with the image or a similar image
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Compatible browsers
1. You can do a reverse image search on most 
browsers, like:
• Chrome
• Firefox
• Safari
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Upload a picture
1. On your computer, open a web browser, like Chrome 
or Safari. 
2. Go to Google Images. 
3. Click Search by image Search by image. 
4. Click Upload an image and then Choose file or 
Browse. 
5. Select a picture from your computer. 
6. Click Open or Choose.
Source: support.google.com
Drag and drop a picture
1. On your computer, open a browser, like Chrome or 
Firefox. 
2. Go to Google Images. 
3. On your computer, find the file with the picture you 
want to search with. 
4. Click the picture. 
5. Hold down the mouse, drag the picture, and then 
drop it into the search box.
Source: support.google.com
Search with a URL
1. On your computer, open a web browser, like Chrome 
or Safari. 
2. Go to the website with the picture you want to use. 
3. To copy the URL, right-click on the picture. 
4. Click Copy image address. 
5. Go to Google Images. 
6. Click Search by image Search by image. 
7. Click Paste image URL. 
8. In the text box, paste the URL. 
9. Click Search by image.
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Search with a picture from a website
1. On your computer, open the Chrome browser.
2. Go to the website with the picture you want to use.
3. Right-click the picture.
4. Click Search Google for image. You’ll see your 
results in a new tab.
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Steps for Android Users
1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google 
app Google app or Chrome app Chrome . 
2. Go to Google Images. 
3. Search for the image you want to use and tap it. 
4. To search with the image: Touch and hold the image, 
then tap Search Google for this image. 
5. Or, if you search in English, at the top right, tap 
Visually search this image
Source: support.google.com
Search with an image on Android Device
1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google 
app Google app or Chrome app Chrome . 
2. Go to the website with the image. 
3. Touch and hold the image. Tap Search with Google 
Lens. 
4. Select how you want to search: Use an object in the 
image: If available, on the object, tap Select . 
5. Use part of an image: Tap Select image area , then 
drag the corners of the box around your selection. 
6. At the bottom, scroll to find your related search 
results.
Source: support.google.com
Steps for iPhone Users
1. On your iPhone or iPad, open the Google app Google 
app, Chrome app Chrome , or Safari. 
2. Go to images.google.com. 
3. Search for the image you want to use and tap it. 
4. At the top right, tap Visually search this image
Source: support.google.com