This wikiHow teaches you how to copy an image from one place and paste it into another on your Windows or Mac computer, as well as on your iPhone, iPad, or Android mobile device. Not all images from the web can be copied. Use of other people's images without permission may be considered a copyright infringement.
Step
Method 1 of 4: For Windows
Step 1. Select the image you want to copy:
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Picture:
In most Windows applications, you can select the image you want to copy by clicking on it once.
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Image file:
Click the image file that you want to copy and paste on your computer.
- You can select multiple files by holding down the Ctrl key and clicking the images you want to select.
Step 2. Right click mouse or trackpad
If you're using a trackpad, you can right-click by clicking on the trackpad with two fingers or touching the right edge of the trackpad with one finger, depending on your computer settings.
Step 3. Click Copy or Copy Images.
The selected image or file will be copied to the clipboard or clipboard on the computer (a kind of temporary storage space).
Alternatively, press the Ctrl+C key combination. In many applications, you can also click the “ Edit ” in the menu bar, then select “ Copy ”.
Step 4. Right-click the document or column where you want to paste the image
For files, click the folder where you want to place your copy of the file
Step 5. Click Paste
The image will be added in the area marked by the cursor in the document or in an empty column.
Alternatively, press the Ctrl+V key combination. In many applications, you can also click the “ Edit ” in the menu bar, then select “ Paste ”.
Method 2 of 4: For Mac
Step 1. Select the image you want to copy:
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Picture:
In most Mac applications, you can select the image you want to copy by clicking on it once.
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Image file:
Select the files you want to copy and paste on your computer, or hold down the “⌘” key and click on the contents to select multiple files.
Step 2. Click Edit on the menu bar
Step 3. Click Copy
The image or file will be copied to the clipboard or computer clipboard (a kind of temporary storage space).
Alternatively, press the key combination +C. You can also right-click the mouse or trackpad. If the computer is not equipped with a right-click function, press the Control key + click on the Mac computer, then select " Copy ” from the pop-up menu that appears.
Step 4. Click the document or column you want to add an image to
For files, click the folder where you want to add a copy of the file
Step 5. Click Edit on the menu bar
Step 6. Click Paste
The image will be added to the point marked by the cursor in the document or column.
Alternatively, press the key combination +V. You can also right-click the mouse or trackpad. If the right-click function is not available, press Control+click on the Mac, then select “ Paste ” on the pop-up menu.
Method 3 of 4: On iPhone or iPad
Step 1. Select the image you want to copy
To select it, touch the image long enough for a menu to appear.
Step 2. Touch Copy
The image will be copied to the clipboard or device clipboard (temporary storage space).
Step 3. Touch and hold the document or column to which you want to add an image
If the document or column is in a different application than the image source application, open the destination application
Step 4. Touch Paste
The image will be added at the point marked by the cursor in the document or column.
Method 4 of 4: On Android Device
Step 1. Select the image you want to copy
To select it, touch the image long enough for a menu to appear.
Step 2. Touch Copy
The image will be copied to the clipboard or device clipboard (temporary storage space).
Step 3. Touch and hold the document or column you want to insert an image into
If the document or column is in a different application than the image source application, open the destination application
Step 4. Touch Paste
After that, the image will be inserted where the cursor is in the opened document or column.
Tips
- Using images from the internet for your own purposes can be considered a form of copyright infringement.
- Make sure you insert the image ownership information properly on the images used.
