How to download a picture from google on a chromebook

You can easily download and save images on your chromebook but it’s a bit different than what you may be used to on your older computer.

There are two different ways you can download images on your chromebook:

  1. Hover over the image you want to save and then tap on the touchpad with two fingers. This will open up a menu, select the Save Image As option.
  2. Or you can hover over the image you want, press down the alt button, and using a single finger tap on the touchpad. This will bring up a menu, select the Save Image As option.

The image will then be stored wherever you want to put it. Usually in just the default downloads folder.

Chromebooks are solid alternatives to PCs and Macs on a budget, but some users may face a learning curve since it’s a new environment. Saving images on Chrome OS is similar to that on a PC or Mac, but also slightly different. Here’s how to save images on a Chromebook.

Read more: What is a Chromebook, what can and can’t it do?

How to save images on Chromebook

Open Google Chrome from the Chrome OS taskbar or look for it in the search bar.

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Navigate to the image you want to save. Right-click on the image, and click Save image as…

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In the Save file as dialog box, rename the image if you want. Then click Save.

How to download a picture from google on a chromebook

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How to find saved images on Chromebook

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After saving an image, you can click on the Show in Folder option to immediately find it among your files. However, if you want to find saved images on Chrome OS, open the Files app by looking for it in search.

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Click the Downloads folder under My files in the left navigation pane.

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The saved image should be at the top of the Downloads folder. Alternatively, you can also click the Images library in the left navigation pane to locate your saved images.

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Copy and paste an image on Chromebook

To copy and paste an image, locate the image by following the steps above. Once you’ve found it, copy it by clicking it and pressing the Ctrl + C keys on your keyboard, or by right-clicking the image and selecting Copy.

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Navigate to the folder you want to paste it in, using the My files tab in the left navigation pane. To paste the image, press the Ctrl + V keys on your keyboard or right-clicking in the folder and select Paste.

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How to delete saved images on your Chromebook

Deleting an image saved on your Chrome OS device isn’t too complicated, but you can’t do it using the Images library folder. The Images folder is just a collection of shortcuts to the saved images, so it’s read-only. Also, remember that on Chrome OS, files deleted from a local folder like Downloads are deleted permanently and can’t be restored since there is no recycle bin or trash folder for locally saved files.

To delete an image saved on a Chromebook, open the Files app by looking for it in search.

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Locate the image in the folder where it is saved, which is usually the Downloads folder by default. Click the image, press Alt + Backspace on your keyboard, or right-click the image and click Delete.

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How do you copy a picture from the internet on a Chromebook?

Here's how you can copy an image on a Chromebook:.
Locate an image that you want to copy..
Right-click the image or hold Alt + Left-click to bring up the context menu..
Select Copy image in the menu..
Open an image editing app, and create a new image..
Press Ctrl + V to paste the image..

How do I download pictures from Google?

Save your photos or videos.
On your computer, go to photos.google.com..
Select a photo or video..
Click More. Download..

How do you save a picture on a Chromebook without right click?

How To Download And Save Images On A Chromebook.
Hover over the image you want to save and then tap on the touchpad with two fingers. This will open up a menu, select the Save Image As option..
Or you can hover over the image you want, press down the alt button, and using a single finger tap on the touchpad..

How do I right click on a Chromebook?

Press or tap the touchpad with two fingers. You can also press Alt, then click with one finger.