How to Insert an Image Inline in Gmail

Make sure rich text editing is turned on in the Gmail message you are composing and Insert images is enabled.

• If you see a Rich formatting » link above your message's text editor, click it.
• See below for turning on image insertion.

Drag and drop the image from its folder to the desired position in the message.

• In Google Chrome, you can also paste the image at the desired location in the email from the clipboard using Control-V (Windows, Linux) or Command-V (Mac).

To use an image you found on the web, or to upload from your computer if dragging and dropping does not work:

• Position the text cursor where you want the image to appear.
• Click the Insert Image button in the message's formatting toolbar.
• To upload an image from your computer:
  • Make sure My Computer is selected.
  • Click Choose File and open the desired graphic.
  • You can click Choose File again to add another image while others are already uploading in the background.
  • Make sure the desired image is highlighted.
• To use an image located on the web:
  • Make sure Web address (URL) is selected.
  • Enter the image's URL under Image URL.
• Click Add Image.

Images you have uploaded from your computer remain available in the Insert Image dialog while you compose the message (but not for other emails).

After insertion, you can resize and move images easily.