How to Search Google by Image

Searching with Images is a lesser-known feature of the google search engine. I am going to explain how to search the web with an image by means of Google's search engine. For specific details on how it works click here!

How To Search With An Image

First, visit google.com and search for anything you are interested in. Then, go to the top where it says, "Images," and see the image results for your regular search key words. Now select an image that you would like to search the web with. Drag that image up into the search bar and the chrome web browser will prompt you to drop here to search with this image. Release your mouse clicker, allowing the image to be used as a search source. The results are not limited to other images! Just like the traditional text key words you  search Google with all of the time, you have the ability to switch your target types of results by clicking any of the tabs above your results. The tabs include web, images, Youtube (video). TRY IT OUT NOW! 

Some extra tips:

1. You cannot copy and paste the images into the google search box for search with images.

2. Google has filters that may distort your results (or enhance them).

3. You can search with a picture and text to get the best of both worlds.

4. This feature will be most effective with Google Chrome internet browser.

5. You can drag thumb nails from results (images) into the search by images box without actually visiting the website directly.

Have fun!

-Brian R.H.