How to Insert a Picture in Word Mobile: Android & iOS Guide

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Add images easily on the Word mobile app

Written by Rain Kengly

Last Updated: October 13, 2025 Fact Checked

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Do you want to add a picture to that Word document while you're on the go? You can use photos already in your Camera Roll or Gallery, or you can take a new photo and insert it right from your device. This wikiHow will show you how to insert an image in Word on mobile Android, iPhone, and iPad, with tips on using the Continuity Camera on Mac.

Adding a Picture in the Word App

To insert an image in Word using your iPhone, iPad, or Android, tap the location you want to place it. Then, select the Insert tab and tap Pictures. Select from your gallery or tap Camera to take a photo.

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Method 1

Method 1 of 3:

Using an iPhone or iPad

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   Open your document in Word. Do this by tapping the Word app icon to open the program, then tapping the document that you want to add the image to.

   • Also, you will need to make sure Word has access to your photos. Go to Settings > Privacy > Photos and tap the switch next to the Office product.
   • You can also do this in PowerPoint or Excel with the mobile app.
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   Tap where you want to add the image. This step makes sure that you have the cursor located in the same place where you want the image to appear.

   • You may need to tap the pencil icon to go to editing mode if tapping does not work.
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   Tap Insert. You'll see this in the editing menu.

   • If your screen is not large enough to show the editing menu, tap the arrow at the end of the menu on your screen, then tap Home to get a drop-down and select Insert.
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   Tap Pictures and them Photos. Images on your phone will appear in file format. You can use the drop-down list to navigate to other storage locations on your phone.

   • If you want to take a picture instead, tap Camera.
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   Tap an image to select it. It'll appear in a window so you can edit it.
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   Edit the image and tap Done. You have the opportunity to crop or rotate the image before inserting it into your document.

   • You can always edit the image after it's inserted into your document by tapping it and then tapping Picture in the editing menu.
   • Once you've added images, you can write on them.
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Method 2

Method 2 of 3:

Using an Android

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1. 1
   Open your document in Word. Do this by tapping the Word app icon to open the program, then tapping the document that you want to add the image to.
2. 2
   Tap where you want to add the image. This step makes sure that you have the cursor located in the same place where you want the image to appear.

   • You may need to tap the pencil icon to go to editing mode if tapping does not work.
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   Tap Insert. You'll see this in the editing menu at the top if you're using a tablet.

   • If you're using an Android phone, tap the Edit icon (pencil with an A), tap Home, and then tap Insert.
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   Tap Pictures and Photos. Images on your phone will appear in file format. You can use the drop-down list to navigate to other storage locations on your phone.

   • If you want to take a picture instead, tap Camera.
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   Tap an image to select it. It'll appear in a window so you can edit it.
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   Edit the image and tap Done. You have the opportunity to crop or rotate the image before inserting it into your document.

   • You can always edit the image after it's inserted into your document by tapping it and then tapping Picture in the editing menu.
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Method 3

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Using Continuity Camera (Mac)

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   Make sure both devices are signed into the same Apple ID. To use the Continuity Camera feature, make sure your iPhone or iPad and Mac are signed into the same Apple account. This is how you can add images from your mobile device directly to the Word doc on your computer.

   • Your iPhone or iPad must be running iOS 12+, and your computer must be running macOS Mojave or newer.
   • Make sure Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are enabled on both devices.
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   On your Mac, open a Word document. You must have Word for Microsoft 365 for Mac or Word 2019 for Mac version 16.21 or newer.
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   Right-click (or control-click) a space in the document. This should be where you want to place the photo.
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   Click Take Photo underneath your iOS device's name. If you don't see your device name, make sure both devices are connected to Wi-Fi and have Bluetooth enabled.
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   On your mobile device, take a photo. The camera app should open with the request from your computer. If it doesn't, make sure it's unlocked first.

   • If you're unhappy with the photo, you can tap Retake to take the photo again.
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   Tap Use Photo. The photo will be inserted into the document on your Mac.
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