3 Easy Ways to Put Two Pictures Side by Side in Google Docs

ByJim Miller

If you're tired of struggling with managing multiple images in Google Docs, especially when you need to keep two pictures side by side, don't worry! There are three simple methods you can use to achieve this. Whether you want to resize images, use tables, or utilize Google Drawings, each method offers its own advantages. Let's explore these methods in detail.

1. Resize Images

Resizing images is one of the easiest ways to add two pictures side by side in Google Docs. By following these steps, the images will automatically appear next to each other:

  1. Open your Google Docs document.
  2. Place your cursor where you want to insert the first image. Then, go to Insert > Image and select the source (computer, web, Google Drive, etc.) from which you want to add the image.
  3. Select the image to add. It will show up in the document. Similarly, insert the second image.
  4. Click on the first image and drag one of the corner edges inside to decrease its size. Repeat this step for the second image.
  5. In most cases, the images will automatically appear side by side when you resize them to the appropriate size. If not, you can manually move the second image next to the first image using your mouse. For best results, ensure both images are of the same size, and the first image isn't larger than the second image.

Pro Tip: Right-click on the image to access cropping and other image editing options.

2. Use Tables

If resizing images doesn't work as expected, you can add two pictures side by side in Google Docs by using tables. This method offers more flexibility, as you can resize one image without affecting the other. Follow these steps:

  1. Keep the cursor in your Google Docs document where you want to place the images.
  2. Go to Insert > Table and select a 2×1 table.
  3. Keep the cursor in the first column and go to Insert > Image to add the first image.
  4. Similarly, keep the cursor in the second column and add the second image.
  5. After adding both images to the table, remove the table border. Hover your mouse over the table and right-click on it. Select Table properties from the menu.
  6. In the Table properties panel, expand the Color section and select None in the Table border size drop-down box.

This will remove the table border, making your images appear side by side.

Pro Tip: Learn how to add a table of contents in Google Docs for better organization.

3. Utilize Google Drawing

If the previous methods don't meet your requirements, you can use Google Drawing to keep two pictures side by side in Google Docs. The advantage of this method is that the two images will be grouped in the document. Any changes you make to the final image will affect both images. Follow these steps:

  1. In your Google Docs document, place the cursor where you want to add the images.
  2. Go to Insert > Drawing > New.
  3. The Drawing panel will open. Click on the Image icon to insert the first picture from your desired source (computer, Google Drive, URL, etc.).
  4. Click on the Image icon again to add the second image.
  5. If the second image appears on top of the first image, move it next to the first image using your mouse. Once the images are side by side, click on the Save and close button.

The two images will now appear side by side in your Google Docs document. Any editing tasks you perform will apply to both images.

Pro Tip: Learn how to layer images in Google Docs for more creative options.

After putting two pictures side by side in Google Docs, you can also add text to the images, watermark them, annotate them, or even download them from Google Docs. With these simple methods, you can easily enhance your Google Docs documents with visually appealing side-by-side images.