How to add images to Sticky Notes on Windows 10

Sticky Notes 3.6 allows you to add images to your notes on Windows 10, and here's how to do it.

Sticky Notes with image support
Sticky Notes with image support

On Windows 10, Sticky Notes is an app that allows you create notes on your computer instead of having to stick pieces of papers around your monitor or under the keyboard.

Sticky Notes has been around for years, but starting with version 3.0, the app introduces a new design with a tray to quickly find and organize your notes. You can sync your notes across devices and phone, and now you can even add images starting with version 3.6.

In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to add images to a sticky note on Windows 10 version 1803 or later.

How to add an image on Sticky Notes on windows 10

Use these steps to add an image to a sticky note on Windows 10:

  1. Open Sticky Notes.

  2. Click the + button to create a new note.

  3. Click the Add image button.

  4. Select the image.

  5. Click the Open button.

Once you complete the steps, the image will be attached to the note. You can also right-click the image to access the context menu with options to view, save, and delete image. Of course, you can add multiple images, and the notes will sync across devices.

If you don’t see the feature, make sure to update the app from the Microsoft Store > Downloads and updates, and clicking the Ge updates button.

About the author

Mauro Huculak is a Windows How-To Expert who started Pureinfotech in 2010 as an independent online publication. He has also been a Windows Central contributor for nearly a decade. Mauro has over 14 years of experience writing comprehensive guides and creating professional videos about Windows and software, including Android and Linux. Before becoming a technology writer, he was an IT administrator for seven years. In total, Mauro has over 20 years of combined experience in technology. Throughout his career, he achieved different professional certifications from Microsoft (MSCA), Cisco (CCNP), VMware (VCP), and CompTIA (A+ and Network+), and he has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for many years. You can follow him on X (Twitter), YouTube, LinkedIn and About.me.