Embed a URL sourced image into a marker’s description

Copy the image’s URL

1. Find the web page that displays the image. The compatible image formats are PNG, JPG/JPEG, SVG, and GIF (including animation).

Note: You can find many freely usable images in the Wikimedia Commons.

This link discusses the general licensing terms and requirements: Commons: Reusing content outside Wikimedia.

2. On the webpage that displays the image, click to highlight the URL. Then press:
   • Ctrl+C (for Windows).
   • Cmd+C (For Mac).

Embed the URL

1. Select the Edit/Measure Tool in the top toolbar.

   Or you can press the "Q" button on your keyboard.

    
2. In the Map View, click on the marker.
   The info bubble will pop up.
    
3. Click on the Pencil Icon.
   The marker editor window will pop up.
    
4. Click on the Image Icon that has the description: "Add image to description".
    
5. On the pop-up, click on the "Image URL" field. Paste the URL by pressing:
   • Ctrl+V (for Windows).
   • Cmd+V (For Mac).
    
6. Click on the "Insert" button.
    
7. Click the "Save" button in the marker editor window.

Test the display of the image

1. To test the image, select the Hand Tool in the top toolbar.
    
2. In the Map View, click on the marker.
   The info bubble will display the image.
    
3. You can repeat the process to add multiple images to the marker.
    

Related article

If you want the map to continuously display information about the marker, you can add a label next to the marker. To learn how, visit this link: Create a label - (Label Tool).

See also

Edit the typography and formatting of the text in a marker’s description

Embed a SoundCloud track into a marker’s description

Embed a YouTube video into a marker’s description

Add a directions link to a marker’s description

Add a web page link to a marker’s description