How to Send Pictures in Text Message or Email on Android or iPhone

Quick Tips

• You can use Google Messages (Android) or iMessage (iPhone) to send images via text messages.
• To do so, compose a message > add the recipient’s detail > select photos > send.
• To send images in an email, compose an email > add attachments > select photos > send.

How to Send Pictures in a Text Message

You can send pictures using the Messages app on your Android or iPhone. The recipient’s phone number or email ID must be registered with the respective app.

Send Pictures From Android Via Google Messages

Step 1: Open the Messages app on your Android.

Step 2: Tap the Messages icon at the bottom right corner. In the To field, enter the recipient’s name or phone number.

Step 3: Tap the Gallery icon at the bottom > select the photos you want to share > tap the Send icon.

If you want to send the same pictures to multiple people, you can send group texts from your phone similarly.

Send Pictures From iPhone via iMessage

Step 1: Open the Messages app on your iPhone.

Step 2: Tap the Compose button at the top right corner to start a new message. Then, enter the mobile number or contact name in the To field. You can also enter multiple recipients if you want.

Note: You can also select an existing conversation to send them images.

Step 3: Tap the Plus icon at the bottom left corner and select Photos.

Step 4: Scroll through recent photos and select the photos you want to share. Then, tap the Send icon.

How to Send Pictures on Android or iPhone via Email

The process of sending photos via email from an Android or iPhone is essentially the same regardless of whether you use Gmail, Outlook, Apple Mail, or another email app.

On Android

Step 1: Open the Gallery or Google Photos app. Select the photos you want to send via email.

Step 2: Tap the Share icon at the bottom.

Step 3: From the share sheet, select your preferred email app. For this example, we’ll use Gmail.

Step 3: Enter the recipient’s email address in the To field and tap the Send icon at the top.

On iPhone

Step 1: Open the Photos app on your iPhone.

Step 2: Tap the Select button at the top right corner. Choose the photo or photos you want to send.

Step 3: Tap the Share icon at the bottom left corner > select Mail or a third-party email app from the menu.

Step 4: Once your email app opens, enter the recipient’s email address > tap the Send icon.

And that’s about it. Your selected pictures will be sent via email. Notably, the maximum size of an email attachment may vary depending on the email client. For instance, the attachment size limit for Gmail is 25MB and for Apple Mail is 5GB.

If the total attachment size is larger than the allowed limit, you may need to reduce the size of the photos or send them in multiple emails.