How to Download Images from Google Images

Written by Darlene Antonelli, MA

Last Updated: August 2, 2024

This wikiHow will show you how to save the images you find in Google Image Search to your computer, phone, or tablet. Downloading the image allows you to view it even when you're not connected to the internet.

How to Download Photos from Google

Open Google Images on your phone, tablet, or computer. Enter a search query and click or tap on the image result you want. Click Save Image or Save Image As.

Method 1

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Using a Phone or Tablet

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Click the image you want to save in the search results. The image will open in a new tab.
- You can search for images at https://images.google.com or in the Google app.
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The image will be downloaded to your phone or tablet's gallery or camera roll.^{[1]
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Click the image you want to save in the search results. The image will open in a panel on the right side of the page.
- You can search for images at https://images.google.com.
A menu will expand.
Your file browser will open so you can rename the file and change the download location.
The image will save to your computer once you hit OK in the file browser.^{[2]
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This will save the downscaled version. Any way to get the full resolution easily?

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I just tried this and got the full-sized version of the image. I don't know how you got a downscaled version. You may need to select "Open in new tab" before right-clicking it again and saving. Also, make sure you're right-clicking the image in the panel on the right (clicking the image on the left, in the Google grid, will result in a downscaled image).

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Why is my download failed? It says insufficient permissions

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The administrator of your computer has blocked you from downloading and saving images from the web.

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How do you do it on s tablet

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You'd use the first method that's called "Using a phone or tablet" -- long-press the image and then select "Save image" from the menu.

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