How to Do a Reverse Image Search on Android?
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How to reverse search an image on an Android phone

  • Go to images.google.com in your browser.
  • You want the desktop version, so you’ll need to request it. In Chrome, tap the three dots at the top right to open the More menu.
  • Tick the Desktop site option.
  • Tap on the wee camera icon to get the option to upload an image.

Step by step instructions:

  1. Step 1: Visit
  2. Step 2: Tap on “Upload Picture.”
  3. Step 3: Tap on “Files.”
  4. Step 4: Chose an image from your gallery.
  5. Step 5: Tap on “Show Matches.”
  6. Step 1: Download the Search By Image app and open it.
  7. Step 2: Tap on the + icon in the bottom right corner.

Can I search using a picture on my phone?

Google’s ‘search by image’ feature is only available for desktop computers and not on mobile devices and tablets. Go to reverse.photos on your mobile phone, click the “Upload Image” button and choose an image from the photo gallery of your phone.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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