Remove an image from Google

If you want to remove an image from Google search results, you need to contact the owner of the site that contains the image.

Important: Most images that show up in Google search results are from websites that aren’t owned by Google, so we are unable to remove these images from the web.

Here are a few ways you can contact the owner of a site:

• Contact us link: Find a “Contact us” link or an email address for the site owner. This information is often on the site's homepage.
• Find contact information with Whois: On Google you can search for the site owner on Whois. The site owner’s email address is often listed under "Registrant Email" or "Administrative Contact."
• Contact the site's host company: If you are unable to reach the site owner, try to contact the site’s host company via Whois search results.

Tip: To learn about the kinds of images Google may remove from results, read more about our policies.

Tips to remove an image from a site

Ask Google to refresh the outdated/deleted image from search results

Once the site owner removes or updates the image from their site, the image is eventually refreshed in Google Search as part of our regular update process. You can also request to refresh the image from Google Search using these resources:

• Learn how to request refresh of a changed or deleted image from Google Search
• Use the outdated content refresh tool to request refresh of an outdated image

In limited cases, Google may remove images or other personal information found through Google Search. You can:

• Learn more about Personal Content and Product Policies and Removal Requirements
• Check the Legal Help Center

• Content Removal Options Outside of Google Search
• Request personal content removal from Google Search