ImageView in Android

In this tutorial, we will learn how to use ImageView in Android. ImageView is really helpful widget and we use this widget to add Images in our Android App. Here we will learn how to use drawable images in ImageView. We will also learn how we can add images in ImageView using the XML layout file. So without wasting time let’s directly jump to our Examples.

Before writing any code firstly we will add an image in our project. To do this, you can copy an image from anywhere in PC and then you have to add the image in res/drawable folder of our project. While adding an image always keep it in your mind image size should be less than 1MB and image name should be in small letter.

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<LinearLayout xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
    xmlns:app="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res-auto"
    xmlns:tools="http://schemas.android.com/tools"
    android:layout_width="match_parent"
    android:layout_height="match_parent"
    android:gravity="center"
    android:padding="16dp"
    android:orientation="vertical"
    tools:context=".MainActivity">

    <ImageView
        android:layout_height="wrap_content"
        android:layout_width="wrap_content"
        android:src="@drawable/owlbuddy"/>

</LinearLayout>

ImageView in Android Output:

Parvesh Sandila

Parvesh Sandila is a results-driven tech professional with 8+ years of experience in web and mobile development, leadership, and emerging technologies.

After completing his Master’s in Computer Applications (MCA), he began his journey as a programming mentor, guiding 100+ students and helping them build strong foundations in coding. In 2019, he founded Owlbuddy.com, a platform dedicated to providing free, high-quality programming tutorials for aspiring developers.

He then transitioned into a full-time programmer, where his hands-on expertise and problem-solving skills led him to grow into a Team Lead and Technical Project Manager, successfully delivering scalable web and mobile solutions. Today, he works with advanced technologies such as AI systems, RAG architectures, and modern digital solutions, while also collaborating through a strategic partnership with Technobae (UK) to build next-generation products.