How to add Pictures in Google Images Results
While you can't upload images directly to Google Images, many searchable images that are posted on a website can be added automatically to our search results. Just like Google Search does for webpages, Google Images scans the web for pictures to include in its search results.
Watch a video to learn more about how to include an image in Google Images
Post your images on a website
If you'd like your photograph or image to appear in Google Images results, you'll need to post the image on a website. If you don't own a website, there are many content hosting services that you can use. Here are some free Google services to consider:- Upload your images to a free image hosting site like Picasa Web Albums
- Add the images to a blog using Blogger
- Create your own website using Google Sites
- Upload Photos to OLX
By posting the image on a public and searchable website, you'll make it possible for Google to finding your image and add it to the Images index.
Tips to help your image appear
To help your image appear in Google searches, follow these best practices to help your images appear in searches.
That best practices page includes these basic tips:
- Include descriptive text somewhere near the image like in an image "alt" tag or a caption. This helps Google understand what the image depicts and what searches it will be relevant to.
- Make sure that the webpage containing your image is publicly accessible. If you're using one of the Google products listed above, check the site's privacy settings to make sure that your content is shared with the public.
- Be patient! Images won't be instantly added to the index.