How to add an image to your Gmail signature

You can add a photo, logo, or any image file to your Gmail signature in about three minutes. The image appears at the bottom of every email you send, right after your name and contact details. Gmail lets you upload an image from your computer, use one already stored in Google Drive, or link to an image hosted online.

The process works the same way whether you use Gmail on a computer or the Gmail app on your phone. You'll need to have your Gmail signature already created — if you haven't set one up yet, you can add text first, then insert the image into it.

Key Takeaways

  • You can add an image to your Gmail signature by opening Settings, clicking on the Signature tab, and using the image insertion tool within the signature editor.
  • Gmail accepts image files in common formats like JPG, PNG, and GIF, and automatically resizes large images so they don't make your emails slow to load.
  • The image will appear in every email you send from that Gmail account unless you manually remove it from individual messages.
  • If your image doesn't show up in emails you receive back, the recipient's email client may have images turned off by default — this is normal and not a problem with your signature.

Open Gmail Settings and find the Signature section

Start by going to Gmail in your web browser and signing in to your account. In the top right corner, click the gear icon (⚙️) and select See all settings from the dropdown menu. This opens the full Settings page.

Click on the Forwarding and POP/IMAP tab at the top, then scroll down until you see the SignatureGeneral tab instead — the location varies slightly depending on your Gmail version.

Create or edit your signature text first

In the Signature section, you'll see a text box where you can type or paste your signature. If you already have a signature here, you can skip this step. If not, type your name, job title, phone number, website, or any other text you want to appear in every email.

Once your text is in place, position your cursor where you want the image to appear — usually at the end, after your contact details. This is important because the image will insert exactly where your cursor is sitting.

Insert the image into your signature

With your cursor positioned in the signature text box, look for the image icon in the toolbar above the text area. It looks like a small picture frame or mountain shape. Click it, and a menu will appear with three options: Upload, Search the web, or Google Drive.

Choose Upload if the image is saved on your computer. A file browser window will open — navigate to your image file, select it, and click Open. Gmail will insert the image into your signature and automatically resize it to fit.

If your image is already in Google Drive, click Google Drive instead, find the file in the list, and click it to insert. If you want to use an image from the internet, click Search the web, type what you're looking for, and select an image from the results.

Adjust the image size and position

After the image inserts, it may be larger or smaller than you want. Click on the image to select it — you'll see small squares appear around the edges. Drag any corner square to resize the image while keeping its proportions correct. Drag from the middle of the image to move it to a different spot in your signature.

Most people keep signature images between 100 and 200 pixels wide so they don't make emails look cluttered or take too long to load. If your image is a logo or small photo, this size usually works well.

Save your changes

Scroll to the bottom of the Settings page and click the Save Changes button. Gmail will save your signature with the image included. You don't need to do anything else — the image will now appear automatically at the bottom of every email you send.

To test it, compose a new email and look at the bottom of the message. You should see your text signature followed by the image. If the image doesn't appear in the compose window, refresh the page and try again.

Troubleshooting images that don't show up

If you send an email with your signature image and the recipient says they don't see it, the most common reason is that their email client has images turned off by default for security reasons. This is normal — many people's email programs block images until they click to show them. Your signature is working correctly even if the recipient doesn't see the image right away.

If the image doesn't appear in your own compose window, make sure you clicked Save Changes at the bottom of Settings. If you still don't see it, try clearing your browser cache or using a different browser. If you're using the Gmail app on your phone, the image may not display in the compose window but will still send with your emails.

If the image file is very large (over 5 MB), Gmail will compress it automatically. This shouldn't cause problems, but if you want more control over image quality, resize it on your computer before uploading — most image editing programs or even free online tools can do this in seconds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use different signatures with different images for different email addresses?

If you have multiple email addresses set up in the same Gmail account, you can create a separate signature for each one. In the Signature section of Settings, you'll see a dropdown menu at the top that lets you choose which email address you're creating a signature for. Create one signature per address, each with its own image.

What image file types does Gmail accept?

Gmail accepts JPG, PNG, GIF, and WebP files. These are the most common image formats. If your image is in a different format like BMP or TIFF, you can convert it using free online tools before uploading it to Gmail.

Can I remove the image from just one email without changing my signature?

Yes. When you're composing an email, click on the image in your signature and press Delete or Backspace. The image will disappear from that email only. Your signature will still include the image for all future emails you send.

Will the image slow down my emails?

No. Gmail automatically compresses images in signatures so they load quickly. A signature image typically adds only a few kilobytes to your email size, which is negligible for modern internet speeds.

Can I add a clickable link to the image?

Yes. After inserting the image, right-click on it and select Insert link. Type or paste the URL you want the image to link to, then click Apply. Now when someone clicks the image in your signature, it will take them to that web address.