Android-Send-Picture-in-Email-or-Text-Message.txt Open the “Messages” app. Select the + icon, then choose a recipient or open an existing message thread. Select the + icon to add an attachment. Tap the Camera icon to take a picture, or tap the Gallery icon to browse for a photo to attach. Send Photo via Gmail Open the “Gmail” app. Tap the Pen icon to start a new message, or open an existing message thread. Type a recipient’s email address in the “To” field. Tap the Paperclip icon, then choose “Attach file“. Navigate to and select the image you wish to attach. Complete your message, then send it. Your file will be attached to the message. Send Photos from Photos App Open the “Photos” app. Tap and hold the image you wish to send. Additionally, you can then select any other photos you wish to send. Select the “Share” Android Share icon button. Select the method you wish to use to send the image (“Gmail”, “Messages”, etc.).