How to bring the View Image button back when searching for images on Google

Google has announced a number of changes to its image search engine, with one of them eliminating the option to view an image without visiting the hosting site.

Google Image Search has long been a trusted address for people using the Internet to search for images. But in the latest update, Google decided to remove the "View Image" button called "View original image" from the tool when searching for images, this is Google's agreement with the vendor. Getty Images original images to help owners of photos have more income, and avoid piracy. But this also makes users encounter many difficulties in using process. But now you do not need to worry too much, below the Network Administrator will guide you 3 simple ways to get back the View image button - View Image back to search results on Google.

Method 1: Right mouse button> Open image in new tab

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This is the first and simplest way that Network Administrator wants to guide readers. The advantage of this way is fast, compact, fast with just one click on the Open image button in the new tab, you can easily view the full size of the image and you can download it.

However, this way sometimes the opening image on the new tab will be a tiny image, not a large resolution as announced outside.

Method 2: Use Google's Startpage search engine

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In addition to the above, you can also quickly access the search engine from the website www.startpage.com.

The advantage of this method is that when looking for images on this site, the image displayed will have a View image button (View Image) and use in English language.

The downside is that the image source is different from Google and the web search interface will be ranked by page, not a long page like Google.

Method 3: Use extensions

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To use this utility, simply access the Chrome Web Store, then search for an extension called "View Image" and click on the Add to Chrome button.

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After extension View Image is added to the Chrome browser, you can go to the Google application to search for images and view original images. Developer Joshua Butt said extension View Image was developed in open source form, posted on Github and almost no ads are embedded, so users can use it normally.

However, the disadvantage of this utility is currently only compatible with Chrome browser, while other browsers like Firefox or Opera will need more time to get the extension with the same function.

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