Instructions apply to the desktop version of Gmail on all operating systems.

Gmail makes it easy to add a picture to your email signature.

you’re free to alsoset up a Gmail signature for your mobile equipment.

Person adding an image to their email signature

Lifewire / Maddy Price

The mobile signature can be text only.

This video was created before Gmail allowed users to add images from their computer.

With Gmail open, go to the upper-right corner and select theSettings(gear) icon.

The “See All Settings” button in Gmail

Then, from the menu, chooseSee all parameters.

Go theGeneraltab and scroll down to theSignaturearea.

If you don’t have an existing signature, selectCreate new.

The Create New Signature button

If you have a signature set up, select it.

pick the email address from the drop-down menu for which you want to make the image signature.

If you’re creating a new signature, enter a name for it, and selectCreate.

The Name New Signature box

Position the mouse cursor where you want the image to go.

From the menu in the signature editor, selectInsert Image.

TheAdd an imagedialog box appears.

The Insert Image button in Gmail settings

Don’t overdo it with a signature that’s tooflashy.

ChooseSelectto insert the image into the signature.

If you upload an image from your box, the image automatically copies to the signature field.

Upload options in the Add an Image window in Gmail

Scroll to the bottom of the screen and selectSave Changes.

The image appears with your signature on each message you send.

This approach enables you to create different signatures for different recipients.

Image size options in a Gmail signature

Here’s how:

throw in your message as usual.

On the next line, bang out two hyphens (–) where your signature would normally go.

Below that, throw in yoursignature information(it should look like an automatically appended signature).

The Save Changes button in Gmail

Place the cursor where you want the image to appear.

In theInsert Photodialog box, grab the image you want to use, and then chooseInsert.

To adjust the image size, choose the image, then use the handles to drag the corners.

Gmail with new message screen displayed

Alternatively, tap the image once and use theSmall,Best fit,andOriginal sizebuttons to resize it automatically.

You now have a complete photo signature.

FAQ

Toinsert a Gmail signature, selectSettings(gear icon) and chooseSee All parameters>General.

Gmail with message window displayed

UnderSignature, choose the account you want.

throw in and format your signature as desired, and selectSave Changes.

ChooseCreate New+to create a second signature.

The Insert Photo button in a Gmail message

Tochange a Gmail signature, selectSettings(gear icon) and chooseSee All options>General.

In theSignaturesection, make your desired signature changes.

SelectSave Changeswhen you’re done.

Gmail with Insert Photo dialog box displayed

Toremove a Gmail signature, selectSettings(gear icon) and chooseSee All options>General.

In theSignaturesection, selectNo Signature>Save Changes.

If you decide to use the old signature again, go back, reselect it, and chooseSave Changes.

Gmail with new email signature created