How to Send Photo from Gmail to PC Files: A Detailed Guide
Sharing photos via email is a common practice, and Gmail, being one of the most popular email services, makes it easy to send photos to your computer files. Whether you’re looking to save a photo from an email or send a photo from your Gmail account to your computer, this guide will walk you through the process step by step.
Receiving a Photo via Gmail
When you receive a photo via Gmail, you have a few options on how to save it to your computer:
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Open the email containing the photo.
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Click on the photo to select it.
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Right-click on the selected photo and choose “Save Image As” from the dropdown menu.
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Select the desired location on your computer where you want to save the photo.
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Click “Save” to download the photo to your computer.
Alternatively, you can simply drag and drop the photo from the email into a folder on your computer.
Sending a Photo from Gmail to Your Computer
When sending a photo from your Gmail account to your computer, you can follow these steps:
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Log in to your Gmail account.
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Click on the “Compose” button to create a new email.
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In the email body, click on the “Insert Photo” button (it looks like a camera icon).
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Select the photo you want to send from your computer. You can choose to upload a photo from your computer or select one from your Google Photos library.
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Once the photo is inserted, you can add a subject and compose your email message.
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Click the “Send” button to send the email with the attached photo.
After sending the email, you can follow the same steps as receiving a photo to save it to your computer.
Using Google Drive to Send and Receive Photos
Google Drive is another convenient way to send and receive photos. Here’s how to use it:
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Log in to your Google Drive account.
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Click on the “New” button and select “File upload” to upload a photo from your computer.
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After uploading the photo, you can share it with someone by clicking on the photo, selecting “Share,” and entering their email address.
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The recipient will receive an email notification with a link to the shared photo. They can click on the link to view and download the photo.
Using Third-Party Email Clients
Some users prefer to use third-party email clients like Outlook or Thunderbird. Here’s how to send and receive photos using these clients:
| Step | Outlook | Thunderbird |
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| Open the email containing the photo | Double-click the photo to open it | Right-click the photo and select “Open with” > “Image Viewer” |
| Save the photo to your computer | Click “File” > “Save As” and select the desired location | Click “File” > “Save As” and select the desired location |
| Send a photo | Click “Insert” > “Picture” and select the photo from your computer | Click “Insert” > “Image” and select the photo from your computer |
These steps should help you send and receive photos using Gmail and other email clients. Remember to always check the file size and format before sending a photo to ensure it’s compatible with the recipient’s device.
