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How to Add an Image to Your Gmail Signature
Make each message you send stand out with a custom picture
By Heinz Tschabitscher Heinz Tschabitscher Writer University of Vienna A former freelance contributor who has reviewed hundreds of email programs and services since 1997. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on October 9, 2022 Reviewed by Jon Fisher Reviewed by
Jon Fisher Wichita Technical Institute Jonathan Fisher is a CompTIA certified technologist with more than 6 years' experience writing for publications like TechNorms and Help Desk Geek.
Expand Jump to a Section How to Add an Image to Your Gmail Signature How to Make Photo Signatures on the Fly Frequently Asked Questions
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Settings > See all settings > General > Signature > Create new > Create > Insert Image > select image > Select > Save Changes.For quick signature, at the bottom of email, enter signature info > Insert photo > select image > Insert.You can resize the image either by using the image handles or using the Small, Best fit, or Original size buttons. This article explains two ways to add an image to your Gmail signature. Instructions apply to the desktop version of Gmail on all operating systems.
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Lifewire / Maddy Price Gmail makes it easy to add a picture to your email signature. You can upload...
Lifewire / Maddy Price Gmail makes it easy to add a picture to your email signature. You can upload a picture from your computer, use an image from a URL, or include a photo you uploaded to your Google Drive account. You can also set up a Gmail signature for your mobile device.
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The mobile signature can be text only.
How to Add an Image to Your Gmail Signature
Including an image in your Gmail signature is as easy as choosing the photo and deciding where to put it.
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1:20 This video was created before Gmail allowed users to add images from their computer. With Gmail...
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Go the General tab and scroll down to the Signature area. If you don't have an existing signatur...
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1:20 This video was created before Gmail allowed users to add images from their computer. With Gmail open, go to the upper-right corner and select the Settings (gear) icon. Then, from the menu, choose See all settings.
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Go the General tab and scroll down to the Signature area. If you don't have an existing signature, select Create new.
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Charlotte Lee 4 minutes ago
If you have a signature set up, select it. If you have Gmail set up to send mail from multiple email...
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Select the email address from the drop-down menu for which you want to make the image signature. If ...
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If you have a signature set up, select it. If you have Gmail set up to send mail from multiple email addresses, you'll see those email accounts listed here.
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Select the email address from the drop-down menu for which you want to make the image signature. If ...
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Position the mouse cursor where you want the image to go. For example, if it should appear below you...
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Select the email address from the drop-down menu for which you want to make the image signature. If you're creating a new signature, enter a name for it, and select Create.
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Position the mouse cursor where you want the image to go. For example, if it should appear below you...
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Position the mouse cursor where you want the image to go. For example, if it should appear below your name, type your name and press Enter to create a new line for the picture.
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From the menu in the signature editor, select Insert Image. The Add an image dialog box appears. If you use Gmail for business, this is an opportunity to include a custom logo or a small picture of yourself.
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Don't overdo it with a signature that's too flashy. In the Add an image dialog box, search or browse your pictures in the My Drive tab, or upload one using Upload or Web Address (URL).
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Choose Select to insert the image into the signature. If you upload an image from your computer, the...
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Choose Select to insert the image into the signature. If you upload an image from your computer, the image automatically copies to the signature field.
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To resize the image once it's inserted into the signature, select it, then choose Small, Medium, Large, or Original Size. Scroll to the bottom of the screen and select Save Changes.
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The image appears with your signature on each message you send. Return to these steps to remove the ...
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The image appears with your signature on each message you send. Return to these steps to remove the image from the signature, edit the text, or turn off the signature.
How to Make Photo Signatures on the Fly
If you prefer, you can make a Gmail signature with an image while writing the email.
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This approach enables you to create different signatures for different recipients. Here's how: Type your message as usual. On the next line, type two hyphens (--) where your signature would normally go.
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Below that, type your signature information (it should look like an automatically appended signature...
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In the Insert Photo dialog box, select the image you want to use, and then choose Insert. To adjus...
Below that, type your signature information (it should look like an automatically appended signature). Place the cursor where you want the image to appear. Then, at the bottom of the composition window, select Insert photo (the icon that looks like a square with mountains in it).
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In the Insert Photo dialog box, select the image you want to use, and then choose Insert. To adjus...
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In the Insert Photo dialog box, select the image you want to use, and then choose Insert. To adjust the image size, select the image, then use the handles to drag the corners.
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Alternatively, click the image once and use the Small, Best fit, and Original size buttons to resize it automatically. You now have a complete photo signature. FAQ How do I add a signature in Gmail?
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To insert a Gmail signature, select Settings (gear icon) and choose See All Settings > General. U...
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To insert a Gmail signature, select Settings (gear icon) and choose See All Settings > General. Under Signature, choose the account you want. Type and format your signature as desired, and select Save Changes.
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Choose Create New+ to create a second signature. How do I change a signature in Gmail?...
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Choose Create New+ to create a second signature. How do I change a signature in Gmail?
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To change a Gmail signature, select Settings (gear icon) and choose See All Settings > General. I...
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To change a Gmail signature, select Settings (gear icon) and choose See All Settings > General. In the Signature section, make your desired signature changes. Select Save Changes when you're done.
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How do I remove a signature in Gmail? To remove a Gmail signature, select Settings (gear icon) and choose See All Settings > General. In the Signature section, select No Signature > Save Changes.
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If you decide to use the old signature again, go back, reselect it, and choose Save Changes. Was this page helpful?
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