How to Download an Image from Google Docs (Mobile App)

Downloading a photo from a Google Doc on mobile isn’t straightforward—the app doesn’t give you a “Save image” option. Whether you’re on iPhone or Android, you’ll need to use a workaround. The fastest method is taking a screenshot, but you can also export the document to Word and copy the image into another app like Notes or OneNote, or even use your mobile browser’s desktop site to grab full-quality images. With these tricks, you’ll be able to save any picture from Google Docs straight to your Photos or Gallery.

Download an Image from Google Docs in the Mobile App (iPhone/Android)

The Google Docs app doesn’t have a built-in “Save image” option. Use these reliable workarounds instead.

Method 1: Screenshot (fastest)

• iPhone/iPad: Press Side button + Volume Up → tap the screenshot preview → crop → Done → Save to Photos.

• Android: Press Power + Volume Down → open the screenshot → crop → Save.
  Quick and universal, but not original resolution.

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Method 2: Export to Word (.docx), then copy → paste to a note → save to Photos/Gallery

iPhone/iPad

1. In the Google Docs app, on the file tile tap ⋯ → Send a copy → Word (.docx) → OK.

2. When the iOS Options menu appears, choose Pages (Must be installed on phone, will open automatically if so).

3. In Pages, tap the image → Copy.

4. Open the Notes app → create a new note → Paste.

5. Tap the pasted image → Share (square with arrow) → Save Image.

\> The image is now saved in Photos.

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Android (Two reliable paths)

Option A — Word → OneNote (works broadly)

1. In the Google Docs app: ⋯ → Share & export → Send a copy → Word (.docx) → Save to device/Downloads.

2. Open the file in Microsoft Word (Android).

3. Tap the image → Copy.

4. Open Microsoft OneNote → new page → long-press → Paste (image appears inline).

5. Long-press the pasted image → choose Open in Gallery/Share → save to your device (Photos/Gallery/Downloads, label varies). :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Option B — Word → Samsung Notes (for Samsung devices)

1. Export the .docx as above, open in Microsoft Word (Android).

2. Tap the image → Copy.

3. Open Samsung Notes → new note → long-press → Paste (image).

4. Tap the image → ⋮ → Save to Gallery (or Share → Save image).
   Menu names can vary by device/Notes version.

If paste doesn’t appear in your notes app: try using OneNote (Option A), enable Gboard clipboard, or fall back to your Method 3 (mobile browser desktop-site + ZIP) for full-quality extraction.

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Method 3: Get full-quality images using your mobile browser (no computer needed)

This method is a bit complicated, but works on iPad (Safari desktop site) and many Android phones (Chrome desktop site). On iPhone, this may be inconsistent; re-requesting desktop site often helps.

1. On your phone, open docs.google.com in:

   • iOS: Safari or Chrome

• Android: Chrome
  Sign in to your Google account.

2. You may land on a Google Workspace splash/home page. Request the desktop site:

   • iPhone/iPad (Safari): Tap aA in the address bar → Request Desktop Website

• Android (Chrome): Tap ⋮ → Desktop site

3. Your Google Docs homepage loads. On the file you want:

   • Tap the ⋮ (three dots) on the file tile → Open in new tab.

4. Switch to that new tab. Request Desktop Website again (same controls as step 2) and then rotate your phone to landscape so the full Docs page renders cleanly.

5. In the document, open the top menu: File → Download → Web Page (.html, zipped) → Download.
   A .zip file is saved to your phone’s Downloads folder.

6. Unzip on your phone:

   • iPhone/iPad: Open Files → go to Downloads → tap the ZIP to extract → open the new folder → images.

• Android: Open Files by Google (or your file manager) → tap the ZIP → Extract → open the images folder.

7. Inside images folder, tap the photo you want to save:

   • iPhone/iPad: Tap Share (square with an arrow) → Save Image (saves to Photos).

• Android: Open the image → tap ⋮ / Share / Download (label varies) → save to Gallery/Photos or Downloads.

All embedded images will be inside the images folder at the stored quality.
Tip: If you don’t see File → Download, refresh after re-requesting the desktop site. If it still doesn’t appear, the doc’s owner may have disabled download/print/copy for your access level.

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Tip: For one quick image, use Screenshot. For best quality (or many images), use the mobile browser desktop-site + ZIP method. The Word/Pages route is a solid middle ground that stays entirely on mobile.

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Tips for Best Results

• Need original resolution for many images? Use the Web page (.html) ZIP method on desktop.

• Need one image quickly on desktop? Use Save to Keep.

• On mobile, screenshots are the fastest; for cleaner results, use copy → paste to Notes/Gmail → save.

Mobile Image Download Methods Compared

✅ Tip: If you just need one image fast, use Screenshot. If you need multiple at original quality, go with the ZIP method in your mobile browser.

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Conclusion

And that’s it! Even though Google Docs doesn’t have a simple “save image” button, these quick tricks make it easy to grab any photo you need, whether you’re on desktop or mobile.

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