If you’re under 18, Google removes images of you at your request. We may make an exception when an image is newsworthy or a matter of public interest.
Important: While we can remove images from Google search results, we can’t remove them from the source website that hosts it. If you want it removed from the source, contact the owner of the website.
Learn what to know when you request removal of images of minors
If you’re the subject of the content, you or a representative, like a parent or relative, can start a request.
We’ll consider removing content when it meets all these requirements:
- Your submission only contains image URLs.
- URLs of webpages with both text and images aren’t eligible for removal under this policy.
- The image depicts an individual who is under 18, or who has passed away before the age of 18.
- You’re the person in the image.
- The image isn’t from a social media account or a web page that you manage.
When images are removed, they no longer show up in Google Image Search or as thumbnails in any feature in Google Search.
Tip: Anyone can report child sexual abuse imagery.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find the website address (URL) of the content I want to report?Learn how to find and share a URL for an image, website, or Google search results page.
You can ask Google to refresh a search result if it shows old information even though the website has been updated.
Screenshots help Google find the content. A picture or website can have info that’s relevant to you and other individuals.
You can take a screenshot on your computer or phone. Try to take the screenshot on the same device you use when asking Google to remove the content. You can edit your screenshots so only your face is shown.
Learn how to take a screenshot on your device:
Important: Do not take or share screenshots containing child sexual abuse imagery or any content that presents someone under 18 years old in a sexual way. Child sexual abuse imagery is illegal and should NOT be shared in this form. Learn how to report child sexual abuse imagery.