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How to Copy a Web Image's URL
Paste the image's web address into an email, text editor, and more
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 12, 2021 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. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Browsers Chrome Safari Firefox Microsoft What to Know
Chrome/Safari/Firefox/Opera: Find the image whose URL you want to copy, right-click on it, and choose Copy Image link.Edge: Right-click the image and select Copy image link. (Don't select Copy picture.) Every image on the web has a Uniform Resource Locator (URL), which is the web address that points to that image. This article explains how to copy that URL and then paste it into a text editor, new browser window, or email, so any recipient can click it to load the image from the source link. The instructions apply to both PC and Mac. Copy an Image URL in Google Chrome
Go to the image whose address you want to copy. Right-click on the image and select Copy Image Link. Paste the address into a new email. Or paste it into a new browser window. Or paste it into a text editor. Copy an Image URL in Safari
Go to the image whose address you want to copy. Right-click on the image and select Copy Image Link from the menu that opens. Paste the address into a new email, text editor, or new browser window. Another option in most browsers is to open the image in a new tab or window, and then copy the address from the URL bar of the browser. Copy an Image URL in Mozilla Firefox
Go to the image whose address you want to copy. Right-click on the image and select Copy Image Link from the menu that opens. Paste the address into a new email, text editor, or new browser window. If you don't see Copy Image Location in the menu, select Inspect. Look for the URL in the highlighted section of code following src=. Select the URL and then press Ctrl + C (Windows, Linux) or Command + C (Mac) to copy the URL. Copying an Image URL in Microsoft Edge
Go to the image whose address you want to copy. Right-click on the image and select Copy image link from the menu that appears. (Don't select Copy picture.) Paste the address into a new email, text editor, or new browser window. Copy an Image URL in Opera
Go to the image whose address you want to copy. Right-click on the image and select Copy image link. Paste the address into a new email, text editor, or new browser window. Copy an Image URL in Internet Explorer
Microsoft no longer supports Internet Explorer and recommends that you update to the newer Edge browser. Head to their site to download the newest version. Go to the image whose address you want to copy. Right-click on the image and select Properties. Find and highlight the URL address to select it. Right-click and select Copy or press Ctrl + C to copy the image. Paste the address into a new email, text editor, or new browser window. When you copy an image's URL, note that the website's operator has control over the image to which your link points. They may remove that image at any time. Consider saving the image to your hard drive if it's important and if copyright allows. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Use Google Reverse Image Search How to Save Twitter Videos on iOS, Android, and Windows Learn to Copy an Image's Web Address in Microsoft Edge How to Clear Your Search Bar History How to Turn on Incognito Mode in Your Browser How to Copy a PowerPoint Design Template to Another Presentation How to Insert a Link Into an Email With Outlook How to Copy and Paste on a Chromebook How to Set the Home Page to Your Favorite Website What Is a Web Browser? How to Copy and Paste on Facebook How to Insert a PDF Into Word How to Insert a Link in an Email With Mac OS X Mail How to View Blurred Text on Websites How to Copy a Link in iOS Mail 7 Best Free Image Hosting Websites Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies