How Do I Import/Export Email Pictures Into Photo Gallery?

Have you ever tried to Import or Export pictures from Microsoft Outlook Express, Mozilla Thunderbird or another email program? How do I Import or Export pictures using Photo Gallery? What software do I need to import my email pictures into photo gallery?

When your friends send you memorable pictures in your mailbox, you’ll want to keep and save copies of those images in your photo gallery. Importing/exporting images from your mailbox isn’t a difficult task. However, the steps may differ from one email software to another.

Saving Images from Outlook

Attachments

Follow the steps below to import/export pictures from email attachments.

1. Click the image file in your message.
2. Right-click on the attachment, then choose Save As.
3. Select the icon or folder that says Pictures. You can alter the name of the file before clicking Save.

Embedded Images

When you have an embedded image in your email, it will appear with the message, and you will not see a file attachment. All options, except for Copy, will be grayed out. Note that if you want to print the picture, save it first, then open it using an app (e.g., Photos)

Importing/exporting Images from Webmail Services

To import/export images from webmail services, follow the steps below.

1. Click the message that has the image you desire to download. In Yahoo or Gmail, hover your cursor to the picture, then click the icon for download. In Yahoo, the icon will read as Download. In Gmail, select the arrow that’s pointing downward. If the service you’re using is Outlook, select the attachment and click Download.
2. After completing the download, go to the File Explorer, then click Show in Folder.
3. Drag your downloaded image to Pictures.

How To Save Multiple Embedded Images From Outlook

It can take time to save images one by one using the Save As feature in Outlook, especially when you receive several pictures. So, to save or copy all inline images from your mailbox to your gallery, you can try the method below: 

1. Go to your mail, then open the folder with the embedded images. Then, choose it in your mail list.
2. Click File, then Save As.
3. In the dialog box, do the following steps:
   *   Open a folder where you want to save your embedded pictures.
   *   Type the name you want for your photo gallery/folder.
   *   Select HTML when you click the drop-down list beside Save as type.
   *   Click Save.*   After clicking save, you have now saved your pictures in bulk. Note that you can find all your images in the folder you recently created.

How to Import/Export an Image with iPad, iPod, or iPhone

If you are new to iPhone, iPod, or iPad, and you need to save your pictures from a message or an email, follow these easy steps:

1. Open your inbox, then the message containing the picture.
2. If you have not downloaded the image, tap on it so it will appear on your screen.
3. Tap on the picture and hold it until a box pops up with the following options:
   *   Save Image- this option will save the picture on your Camera Roll.
   *   Copy- this will place your picture on the clipboard. The clipboard allows you to paste the image to another application.
   *   Cancel- this third option will lead you back to the message.

Importing/exporting image files from email messages is easy, and the steps mentioned above made it even more convenient. Even if you are trying to save your pictures from different software or devices, the same concept applies, and the process is similar.

Now you have every means to save great pictures with your family or friends in your photo gallery. So, don’t wait until the time comes you will forget. Don’t worry! It will only take a short amount of your time.

Summary: Do I Import/Export Email Pictures into Photo Gallery

• If you want to import pictures from your email into the picture gallery, you can use the app of your email provider (such as Gmail) and then move the pictures to your device's photo gallery.
• If you want to do the opposite and move pictures from your phone gallery to your email, you must first open your email app and then choose which photos you want to share.
• If you want to export photos from your email directly into the photo gallery, you must first create a folder in the photo gallery for those particular photos and then use the "Export" function on your email app.
• If you have saved all of your photos on an external medium, such as an SD card or flash drive, you can easily transfer them from that device to your phone or computer by inserting it directly into the phone or computer.
• You can also do this with a Cloud storage system.
• It is important that you know how to save and access photos.