Document Editing Problems

How to Delete All Images From a Word Document at Once

Rana Garcia Sep 25, 2026 870 views

Question details

The user needs a quick method to remove all images from a Word document simultaneously, avoiding the time-consuming process of deleting them individually.

How to Delete All Images From a Word Document at Once

Product: Word
Device & OS: not provided
Scenario: Cleaning up a Word document that was generated from a Teams transcript, which includes unnecessary profile pictures or icons next to names.
Observed behavior: Deleting images one by one takes too much time, and previous attempts using Find and Replace may have only moved the images instead of removing them completely.

Before you start

Before making bulk deletions, ensure you save a copy or backup of your document in case you accidentally remove essential graphics or formatting.

Solution 1Recommended

Use Find and Replace to Remove All Inline Graphics

The quickest native method to remove all embedded inline images using the standard Find and Replace dialog.

This method works best for inline images, such as the profile pictures often exported alongside Microsoft Teams transcripts.

Open the Find and Replace Dialog

In your Word document, go to the 'Home' tab on the top ribbon and click on 'Replace' in the Editing group, or press the 'Ctrl + H' keyboard shortcut.

Enter the Graphics Code

In the 'Find what' box, type '^g' (which represents graphics). Alternatively, click 'More', then 'Special', and select 'Graphic' from the list.

Execute the Bulk Deletion

Leave the 'Replace with' box completely empty. Click the 'Replace All' button to instantly delete all matched inline images across the entire document.

Use Find and Replace to Remove All Inline Graphics

Success Confirmation: Word will display a prompt telling you how many replacements were made, indicating exactly how many images were deleted.

Solution 2

Use a VBA Macro to Delete Floating Pictures and Shapes

If Find and Replace misses floating shapes or specific picture formats, a VBA macro can force delete them all.

Easily Manage Graphics and Documents with WPS Office

WPS Writer offers a highly compatible and user-friendly alternative for document processing. You can quickly edit documents, manage bulk object deletions via Find and Replace, and format text with ease.

1. Open Your Document in WPS Writer: Launch WPS Office and open the transcript or document you wish to clean up.
2. Access Find and Replace: Press 'Ctrl + H' to open the Find and Replace dialog box.
3. Find Graphics: Type '^g' in the 'Find what' field and ensure the 'Replace with' field is entirely empty.
4. Replace All: Click 'Replace All' to instantly delete all inline images, saving you time.

Fully compatible with Microsoft Word (.docx) formats.Advanced Find and Replace tools to instantly manage graphics and text.Lightweight software that processes large transcripts quickly.Free to use with a familiar, easy-to-navigate interface.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Find and Replace only move the images instead of deleting them?

This typically happens if the images are set to a floating text wrap style (like 'In Front of Text' or 'Square') rather than 'In Line with Text'. The '^g' parameter primarily targets inline graphics. To remove floating images, you may need to use a VBA macro.

Can I delete only specific images and keep others?

Yes. Instead of clicking 'Replace All', you can use the 'Find Next' button to locate images one by one. Click 'Replace' only when you want to delete the currently highlighted image, and click 'Find Next' to skip the ones you want to keep.

How do I stop Microsoft Teams transcripts from exporting profile pictures in the first place?

Currently, Microsoft Teams does not offer a native toggle to exclude profile pictures when copying or exporting transcripts to Word. You can submit feedback through the Microsoft feedback portal to request this feature in future updates.

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