Compatibility record

Does Claude Code support Image input?

Supported

Claude Code accepts static image inputs on Pro, Max, Team, Enterprise, and API for screenshot, mockup, and diagram analysis via drag-and-drop, path, or clipboard paste.

Last verified2026-09-07

Confidencehigh

Primary sources2

What this state means

Supported, with the qualification kept attached.

Drag-and-drop, path reference, or clipboard paste (Ctrl+V on Mac, not Cmd+V). Large images may be downscaled before the model sees them.

Capability definition

Accepts images and interprets their visual content as part of a request.

Scope boundary

Image attachment, OCR, screenshot inspection, and video understanding are not interchangeable.

Researcher note

Path A: code.claude.com common-workflows Work with images + support Claude Code FAQ paste screenshot. Product access requires those plans; Free claude.ai excluded from Claude Code.

Evidence

Primary records behind the answer.

01
Common workflows
Anthropic · official documentation · accessed 2026-09-07
“Image analysis works with diagrams, screenshots, mockups, and more”
02
Claude Code user FAQ
Anthropic · official support · accessed 2026-09-07
“Drag the image into the terminal, or press Ctrl+V. On Mac that’s Ctrl, not Cmd (Cmd+V pastes text). Works for error dialogs, UI mockups, whiteboard photos.”