I can't attach an image in a chat.

Dear @Smith Dwight, 

Thank you for sharing your concern.  

To help me better understand the situation and assist you effectively, could you please share a few details such as:   

1/ Are you using Microsoft Teams on the desktop application or Teams on the web? 

2/ What operating system are you using, Windows or macOS? 

3/ In the chat message box, do you see the Actions and apps > Attach image or file option? 

4/ When you try to attach an image using either method, do you see any error message or does nothing happen at all? 

This will help me better understand the context and provide more targeted support. Any additional information will help me better understand and support you.    

In the meantime, I would like to share a few steps you can try right away: 

Please make sure your operating system, Teams app and web browsers are fully updated before proceeding with any troubleshooting steps.  

Step 1: Try Teams on the web 

Open an InPrivate or Incognito browser window. 
Go to office.com and sign in with your work account. 
Select Apps, then open Microsoft Teams. 

Open any chat and try attaching an image again using the available options. 

Step 2: Use supported methods to share images in a chat 

• Copy the image or take a screenshot, then paste it directly into the chat using Ctrl + V or Command + V. 

• Select Actions and apps in the chat box > Choose Attach image or file and upload the image from your device. 

Notes:  

• Microsoft Teams doesn't currently support sharing images using the drag-and-drop method. 
• If the Attach image or file option doesn't appear in both the Teams desktop app and Teams on the web, this usually indicates that the feature is restricted by your organization’s Teams messaging or file sharing policies. In this case, only your IT administrator can change the setting.  

Step 3: Share the image via OneDrive (workaround) 

If neither of the methods above works, you can upload the image to OneDrive, make sure the appropriate permissions are set and then share the link in the chat. 

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I hope this information is helpful. If you have any questions or need further support, please don’t hesitate to reach out at any time. 

Thank you for your patience and understanding. 

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In Microsoft Teams chats, there is no documented workaround needed if image attachment is working correctly; images are attached using the built-in file/picture options. To attach an image in a Teams chat (desktop or web):

1. In the chat compose box, select Actions and apps > Attach file.
2. Choose where the image is stored:
   • Select from recently opened files, or
   • Choose Attach cloud files (for OneDrive/SharePoint), or
   • Choose Upload from this device to pick an image from the local computer.
3. After selecting the image, it will appear as an attachment with a preview in the message. Send the message to share it.

On mobile:

1. In the chat, tap the Photo icon next to the compose box to take a photo or open the photo library, or
2. Tap the Plus sign (+) next to the compose box, select Attach, and then browse to the file location.

If neither the add-image button nor drag-and-drop works, use Attach file as described above and select Upload from this device as the primary method for attaching images.

References:

• Send a file, picture, or link in Microsoft Teams