how to reverse image search on google

To perform a reverse image search on Google, follow these steps depending on your device:

On Desktop Computer

1. Go to images.google.com.
2. Click the camera icon in the search bar.
3. You can either:
   • Paste the URL of an image found online, or
   • Upload an image file from your computer, or
   • Drag and drop an image into the search box.
4. Google will then show you visually similar images and related information

On Mobile Devices (iPhone and Android)

Google’s reverse image search is more limited on mobile but can be done:

Method 1: Using Chrome Browser on Mobile

1. Open Chrome and go to google.com.
2. Request the desktop site:
   • On iOS Safari, tap the "aA" icon and select "Request Desktop Site".
   • On Chrome, tap the three-dot menu and select "Request Desktop Site".
3. Once the desktop version loads, tap the camera icon in the search bar.
4. Upload an image from your phone or paste an image URL.
5. The search results will show visually similar images

Method 2: Direct Search from an Online Image in Chrome

1. Find the image you want to search for in Chrome.
2. Press and hold the image until a menu appears.
3. Select "Search Image with Google".
4. This will open Google Lens with search results related to that image.
   (Note: This works only in Chrome, not in the Google app or Safari)

Method 3: Using Third-Party Tools or Apps

There are apps and websites like Reverse Photos that allow you to upload an image from your phone and perform a Google reverse image search without needing a desktop

Summary

• Desktop: Use images.google.com and the camera icon to upload or paste image URLs.
• Mobile: Use Chrome's "Request Desktop Site" to access full reverse image search features or use Chrome’s "Search Image with Google" by long-pressing an image.
• Alternative apps/websites can facilitate reverse image search on mobile devices

This process helps find the origin of images, similar photos, or verify authenticity online.