Ultimate Guide: Remove Your Picture from Google Images

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. How to Remove an Image from Google Image Search
   1. Navigating to the Google Search Console
   2. Signing in to Your Google Account
   3. Accessing the Removals Page
   4. Removing an Image from Google Image Search a. Submitting a Removal Request for a Social Media Image b. Submitting a Removal Request for an Image on a Personal Website c. Dealing with Denied Removal Requests
3. Waiting for Google to Process the Request
4. Conclusion

How to Remove an Image from Google Image Search

Have You ever found an image of yourself or your business on Google Image Search that you want to remove? Perhaps it's an old image, an outdated logo, or a picture from a social media platform that no longer exists. In this article, I will guide you step-by-step on how to remove an image from Google Image Search. Whether it's a social media image or an image on your personal Website, you'll learn how to request its removal and ensure that it no longer appears in search results.

1. Navigating to the Google Search Console

To begin the process of removing an image from Google Image Search, you need to access the Google Search Console. Open a web browser and go to the following URL: www.google.com/webmasters/tools/removals. This will take you directly to the sign-in page for the Google Search Console.

2. Signing in to Your Google Account

If you already have a Google account, sign in using your credentials. If you don't have a Google account yet, you can easily Create one by following the instructions provided in the description of this video.

3. Accessing the Removals Page

Once you have logged in to your Google account, you will be redirected to the Google Search Console's removals page. This page allows you to request the removal of outdated or unwanted content from Google's search results. Here, you will find the necessary tools to remove the image you no longer want to appear in Google Image Search.

4. Removing an Image from Google Image Search

a. Submitting a Removal Request for a Social Media Image

If the image you want to remove is from a social media platform, follow these steps:

1. Open a new tab in your web browser and go to www.google.com/images.
2. Locate the image or picture you want to remove by searching for Relevant keywords, such as your Channel name or brand name.
3. Once you find the image, left-click on it, and then right-click to open the image in a new tab. This will allow you to verify that the image is no longer available on the web.
4. Right-click on the image and select "Copy Image Address" to copy the image URL to your clipboard.
5. Go back to the Google Search Console's removals page and click on the text box. Right-click and select "Paste" to insert the image URL.
6. Click on the "Request Removal" button. Google will analyze the URL and confirm that the content is no longer live on the website.
7. A confirmation message will appear, indicating that your removal request has been submitted. Click "OK" to complete the process.

b. Submitting a Removal Request for an Image on a Personal Website

If the image you want to remove is on your personal website, follow these steps:

1. Open a new tab in your web browser and go to www.google.com/images.
2. Search for your personal website by entering its URL or relevant keywords.
3. Find the image you want to remove from Google Image Search and open it in a new tab to verify its Current appearance.
4. Right-click on the image and select "Copy Image Address" to copy the image URL to your clipboard.
5. Return to the Google Search Console's removals page and click on the text box. Right-click and select "Paste" to insert the image URL.
6. Click on the "Request Removal" button. Google will analyze the URL and ask if the webpage you are trying to remove has been updated or removed.
7. Select the appropriate option Based on whether the entire page or just the image has been changed. In most cases, you will choose the option indicating that the Google cache is outdated.
8. Click on the "Next" button to proceed.
9. You will be asked to enter a word that no longer appears on the live web page but appears in the cached version. In this case, enter the image format, such as "jpg" or "png", as it is usually Mentioned in the cached version.
10. Click on the "Request Removal" button to submit your request.

c. Dealing with Denied Removal Requests

If your removal request is denied, it may be due to incorrect information provided. To fix this, follow these steps:

1. Copy the Google Image Search link of the image once again.
2. Go back to the Google Search Console's removals page and paste the correct image URL.
3. Modify the URL to match the original image URL by replacing the new image name with the old image name.
4. Click on the "Request Removal" button again to submit the corrected request.

3. Waiting for Google to Process the Request

Once you have submitted the removal request(s), it is a waiting game. Google will analyze the URLs you provided and process the requests accordingly. The removal status will be updated in the Google Search Console, and you can check the progress periodically.

4. Conclusion

Removing an image from Google Image Search may take some time, but by following the steps outlined in this article, you can successfully request the removal of unwanted or outdated images. Whether it's a social media image or an image on your personal website, the process is straightforward and can help ensure that your online presence is up-to-date and aligned with your current branding.