Google Docs on Android can insert an image from the sources available in the app. Check the selected picture carefully so a personal photo or outdated screenshot does not enter a shared document accidentally.
Add the intended image
- Open the document in the Google Docs Android app.
- Place the insertion point near the passage the image supports.
- Tap Insert, then Image.
- Choose the source and select the intended photo.
Inspect the full inserted image, not only the gallery thumbnail. Check names, account details, notifications, and other private information that may be visible in a screenshot.
Review the document integration
Check the picture’s visible size and the surrounding text. Mobile and computer image controls are not identical, so consult the relevant platform guidance when detailed cropping, positioning, or other adjustments are required.
Keep important explanations in readable text and provide useful alternative text through the supported document workflow. A screenshot should not be the only place a critical instruction or number appears.
Remove an unwanted image narrowly
Tap the image and use its Delete command when it should be removed. Inspect the adjacent paragraph afterward so you can catch an accidental text deletion or an unwanted gap.
Deleting the inserted object is different from deleting the source photo from the device or Drive. Manage those files according to their own purpose and retention requirements. Before delivery, inspect the actual PDF or Word output, preferably on a screen large enough to judge legibility and page placement. Do not describe successful image insertion as a completed rights, privacy, or final-layout review.
References
Reviewed against the linked official product guidance on November 3, 2026. Features, limits, screen labels, and access can vary by account, platform, region, and organization policy.