How to Download IMAGE From Google Docs (7 Methods)

Downloading an image from Google Docs may not seem straight at first, but it can be easily done with a few simple steps. Imagine working on a collaborative project where you need to save images or download a photo from Google Docs for presentations or reports. While Google Docs doesn’t provide a direct "download image" button, there are effective methods to extract and download a picture from Google Docs. Read on to discover detailed step-by-step methods that make downloading images from Google Docs hassle-free.

7 Methods to Download an Image in Google Docs

Saving images from Google Docs isn't as simple as right-clicking and selecting "Save Image As" like you would in a web browser. Instead, you need to use a different method to download the images embedded in your document. In this article you will learn several methods to download Images in Google Docs:

Method 1: Using an Image Editor

Follow the steps to download an image from Google Docs using an Image Editor:

Step 1: Open Google Docs and Select a Document

Visit Google Docs Official website and select a document of which you want to download the image.

Step 2: Right click on Image and Select Copy

After opening the document perform a right click on the image you want to download and select the Copy button to copy the image.

Step 3: Paste the Image in Any Image Editor

Now you can just paste the image into any image editor and afterwards you can download it.

Method 2: Downloading Images as an HTML File 

This is the best method one should use to download multiple images at once. Once you follow the below steps, the Google document will be downloaded as a zip folder, wherein you will find a separate folder for images where all the images from the Google document will be present. 

Step 1: Open the Document

Open the Google document from which you wish to save the images. 

Step 2: Go to File

Go over to the File option in the ribbon and click on Download. You will see a lot of options there. Choose "Web Page (.html, zipped)". 

Step 3: Go to Download Section

Once the download completes, head over to the download section in file explorer, where you will see a zipped folder with the same name as the name of your google docs. 

Step 4: Extract all

Right click the folder and select extract all. (Choose the desired place to save files). 

Step 5: Open the image

Now you can open the images folder where all the images from your google docs would be present. 

Method 3: Download it as a Microsoft Word file 

This method is good if you want to save only a few pictures from a google document because here, all the images won't be saved in one folder at once. You will have to save the images from the Microsoft word file manually. Here are the steps on how to download images from Google Docs using Microsoft Word file:

Step 1: Open the Document

Open the google document from which you wish to save the images. 

Step 2: Go to File

Go over to the File option in the ribbon and click on Download. You will see a lot of options there. Choose "Microsoft Word(.docx)". 

Step 3: Open the Word Document

Once the download completes, head over to the download section in the file explorer, and open the Microsoft word document. It should be present with the same name as that of the google document. 

Step 4: Save as Picture

Now, right click on the image that you wish to save and click on the "Save as Picture" option. 

Step 5: Click on Save

In the dialog box that opens, click on Save. 

Method 4: Publishing the Document to Save Images

Another way to save an image from Google Docs is by publishing the document to the web. This method allows you to download images directly from the web page. Here are the steps on how to save an image on Google Docs by publishing the document:

Step 1: Open the Document

Open the google document from which you wish to save the images.

Step 2: Go to File

Go over to the File option in the ribbon and click on the Share drop-down. Click "Publish to web". 

Step 3: Click on Publish

In the pop-up, click on the publish button. Another pop-up will ask you to confirm. Click OK. 

Step 4: Copy and Paste

You shall now see a link. Copy it and paste it in a new tab and click Enter. 

Step 5: Save as image

From the published web page, right click on the image you wish to download and click on "save as image" option. 

Method 5: Use the Snipping Tool to Save a Picture

The way you can take a screenshot in your phone, you can also capture your PC screen in the same way using the snipping tool. This method should be used only when you have to save a few images. 

Step 1: Open the Document

Open the google document from which you want to save the picture and go over to the image you want to save. 

Step 2: Open Snipping Tool

Now, open the snipping tool. You can search for it in the search bar present in the taskbar. 

Step 3: Click on New Button

In the snipping tool menu, click on the "New" button. Alternatively, you can also use the shortcut - "Windows key + Shift + S" on Windows laptops. 

Step 4: Screenshot Image

Now, you can take the screenshot of the image by forming a rectangular cut over it. 

Step 5: Save the image

Once the image is captured, you will see another snipping tool window with the captured image in it. Now, click on "Ctrl + S" to save this image. 

Method 6: Use Google Keep to Save Images 

For using Google keep, which is a note taking tool, you will need to use Google Chrome. This is a pretty simple method but recommended for less number of images only but definitely you will download image from Google keep.

Step 1: Open Document in Chrome

Open the desired google document in Chrome. 

Step 2: View More Options

Right click on the image that you wish to save and click on "View more options" -> "Save to Keep". 

Step 3: Save as image

On doing this, a side bar will open where you will see the desired image. In this side bar, right click on the image and click on "Save as image". 

Step 4: Image is Saved

Save the image as desired. 

Method 7: Using an Google Docs Add-on for Image Extraction

For saving images from google docs, we can use the Image Extractor add-on. This is a good method when you have to download a lot of images. However, the free version can let you download only up to 4 images. For more, you will have to upgrade to premium. 

Step 1: Open the Document

Open the required google document and go over to the Extensions option. Then click on Add-Ons ->  Get add-ons. 

Step 2: Search for Image

Search for the image extractor in the search bar and install the one named as 'Extractor and Remover'. 

Step 3: Install Add-on

Grant the required permissions and the add-on will be installed in seconds. 

Step 4: Go to Extension Section

Now, again go over to the extensions section on the top. This time you will see the image add-on present there. 

Step 5: Click on Add-on

Click on the add-on -> start option. 

Step 6: Extract Images to Drive

This will open a side bar where you can choose from the available options. Here, we will use the second last option, that is, "Extract images to drive". 

Step 7: Pop-up Box

Once, you click on this, process will be executed and you will see the following pop-up once it is completed. 

Step 8: Click on the View Files Button

Click on the view files button. You will see that a new folder with the same name as your google doc will be created in the google drive with the required images inside it. 

How to Save Pictures from Google Docs on Phone

Now here we go with the steps on how to save pictures from google docs on phone:

Step 1: Open Document and Copy Image

Open a document in which the images are available to download, then tap on the image and click on the Copy button to copy the image.

Step 2: Go to Other document and Paste the Image

Now paste the image in any document you want.

Step 3: Image Pasted

Now you can can use the image any where you want.

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Conclusion

Downloading images from Google Docs can be a straightforward task with the right method. Whether you’re looking to save an image on Google Docs or download multiple images, each approach covered in this guide ensures you can extract your images easily. Image dl using using HTML files, Google Keep, or even the Snipping Tool, you now have several solutions for how to save images from Google Docs.