Add an image to a question

Images display in the same area as the question or instruction text.

Table 1. Modern survey image specifications

File formats	GIF, JPG, BMP or PNG
File size	2 MB or less
Aspect ratios	Landscape (3:2) Portrait (2:3) Square (1:1)
Image resizing	Images are resized to a maximum width of 900 pixels or a maximum height of 600 pixels. Images smaller than the maximum will be resized automatically.

Table 2. Classic survey image specifications

File formats	GIF, JPG, BMP or PNG
File size	2 MB or less
Image size	960 pixels wide or less

Note:

• You can only insert one image into your question text.
• If you add an image to a question or answer option without adding a label in the Question or Answer text fields, the titles for corresponding questions, rows, or columns will be blank in your report.

Question with image from the participant's perspective

Modern survey (mobile):

Classic survey (desktop):

Classic survey (mobile):

1. In the Edit Pane, under Question name, click Add Image.
2. Click Browse.
   The Assets Library appears.
3. Select or add your image.
   • Select an image from the Assets Library.

   • Drag and drop an image from your computer into the right-hand side of the Assets Library.

     
     Tip: You can also use this method to upload multiple images at once. Press Ctrl or Shift as you multi-select images, and drag your selection.

   • Click Choose File, browse for the image file, and click Open.

     Tip: You can also use this method to upload multiple images at once. Press Ctrl or Shift as you multi-select images, and click Open.
4. In the Alternative Text field, type a description of the image that can be understood by text-only readers.
5. Click Select.
   A thumbnail of your image appears under your question text. Participants will now see your image when they view this question.
6. Optional: To replace the image, click Change.
7. Optional: To remove the image, click Remove Image.
   

   Note: The image is removed from the current location in the survey. It is not removed from the Assets Library. For more information, see Remove images from the Assets Library.
8. Optional: To preview the question in desktop or mobile view, in the Edit Pane, click Preview.
   
   A preview of your survey appears, starting with the selected question.

   Note: Preview in mobile view simulates the mobile experience. For best results, preview your question on a mobile device.

Parent topic: Question formatting

Related information

• Add an image to an answer
• Bulk upload images to the Assets Library
• Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)