Upload Photos to Google Forms (Easiest Way in 2023)
In this article, we will show you how to upload photos to Google Forms in just a few clicks. Follow the process below to add photos to questions or answers and insert images as a standalone element. We also explain how to set photo upload limits and view photos attached to responses.
Google Form Photo Upload
Add Image to a Question or Answer
Here’s how to enhance your Google Forms by embedding images within questions or answers:
1. Add a New Question to Your Form
Click on the "+" button on the right side to add a new question to your form.
2. Navigate to Desired Question or Answer Option
Select the question or specific answer option you just added where you'd like to incorporate an image.
3. Click the Image Icon to Insert an Image
Find and click on the image icon, usually represented by a small camera or picture symbol, in the toolbar.
4. Choose and Upload an Image from a Computer or URL*
A window will appear prompting you to upload an image file from your computer or paste an image URL. Select the desired image and click 'Upload'.
5. Verify the Image Display
Ensure that the image has been successfully added to your question or answer and appears correctly. Google Forms will automatically save your changes.
Insert Image as a Standalone Element
To add visual breaks or context to a Google Form, you can insert an image as a standalone element which is unlinked to specific questions. Here’s how to insert images as a standalone element in Google Forms:
1. Create a New Section for the Image
Click on the square icon on the right side to add a new section to your form.
2. Select the 'Image' Option to Add a Standalone Image
In the new section, find and click on the image icon to add an image without attaching it to a question.
3. Choose and Upload an Image from Computer or URL
A window will prompt you to select an image file from your computer, google drive or paste an image URL. Choose your image and click 'Upload'.
4. Confirm Image Display in the Section
Check to ensure the image is correctly displayed within the section. Google Forms will automatically save your changes.
Set Photo Upload Limits for Answers
Here’s how to set photo upload limits such as the allowed specific file types, number of files and files size in Google Forms:
1. Create a Question and Select 'File Upload' as Type
Add a new question and select 'File Upload' from the question type dropdown menu.
2. Confirm File Uploads to Google Drive
A prompt titled "Let respondents upload files to Drive" will appear. Click on 'Continue' to proceed with allowing respondents to upload files.
3. Configure Photo File Upload Settings
After clicking 'Continue', you will see settings related to file uploads.
File Types: Click on the “Allow only specific file types” checkbox. Among the options, select 'Image'. Choosing 'Image' will restrict respondents to uploading only image files specifically in .JPG, .PNG, and .GIF formats.
Maximum Number of Files: Set a limit on how many files respondents can upload. For instance, if you only want a single image, set this number to 1.
Maximum File Size: Determine the maximum file size for uploads. Set a limit to ensure files are below a certain size, like 10 MB.
Configuring these settings guides respondents to upload only image files, adhering to the specified formats, sizes, and quantities.
4. Confirm Settings and Finalize the Question
Review your settings to ensure they are as desired. Google Forms will automatically save the changes to your file upload question.
View Photos Attached to Responses
Here's how to access and view the photos submitted by respondents in their responses to your Google Forms:
1. Go to 'Responses' Tab in Your Form
Open your form and navigate to the 'Responses' tab to view the collected data and attached photos.
2. View the List of Uploaded Photos in Responses
Under the 'Responses' tab, you will see a list of responses along with the files that respondents have uploaded.
3. Click File Names to Download or Preview
Click on the file names listed under each response to either download or preview the uploaded images.
4. Check All Photos Uploaded and Close the Window
Ensure you have checked all the files and close the window when finished.
We hope that you now have a better understanding of how to upload photos to Google Forms. You might also like our articles on calculations in Google Forms and how to do formatting in Google Forms. To optimize your workflow better, we recommend reading our guide on streamlined approval processes in Google Forms.
