# How to Add Images to Survey Forms

Source: PaperSurvey.io Help Center
URL: https://www.papersurvey.io/help/form-design/article/how-to-add-images-in-survey-forms

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Images make surveys more engaging and help respondents understand questions at a glance. Whether you need to add a company logo, product photos, diagrams, or visual instructions, PaperSurvey's Image Manager and shortcode system make it straightforward.

[Image: Image manager for surveys]

*Note: Image functionality requires an Enterprise plan or higher.*

## Step-by-step guide

### 1. Access the Image Manager
Navigate to the [Image Manager](https://www.papersurvey.io/app/images) from your dashboard, or click **More** then **Image Manager** in the top menu.

### 2. Upload your images
- Drag images into the upload area, or click it to select files
- Supported formats: JPG, PNG
- Maximum file size: 10MB per image
- Multiple images can be uploaded at once

### 3. Get the image shortcode
After uploading, each image card shows a ready-made shortcode such as `[img width=5 center]my-image[/img]`. Use the copy icon on the card to copy it to your clipboard.

### 4. Add images to your survey
1. Open your survey in the form builder
2. Place your cursor where you want the image
3. Paste the shortcode
4. The image appears when you preview or print

## Image sizing options

### Quick presets
- `[img]my-image[/img]` for full page width
- `[img width=half]my-image[/img]` for 50% of page width
- `[img width=third]my-image[/img]` for a third (30%) of page width

### Custom sizes
Specify exact dimensions in centimeters:
- `[img width=5 height=3]my-image[/img]` for 5cm wide by 3cm tall
- `[img width=10]my-image[/img]` for 10cm wide (height auto-scales)

### Positioning
Add `center` to center any image:
- `[img width=5 height=3 center]my-image[/img]`

You can also place an image at an exact position on the page by adding `x` and `y` coordinates in centimeters, measured from the top left corner of the page:
- `[img width=5 x=2 y=3]my-image[/img]`

## Where to place images

Images can be added in multiple locations throughout your survey:

- **Survey header** for your logo or branding
- **Question text** to show examples or visual aids
- **Instructions section** to provide visual guidance
- **Between questions** to break up long surveys

## Common uses

- **Branding:** Company logos in headers
- **Product feedback:** Show items being evaluated
- **Visual scales:** Display rating examples (smiley faces, stars)
- **Instructions:** Include annotated screenshots
- **Location surveys:** Add maps or floor plans
- **Medical forms:** Show body diagrams for pain assessment

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