What it does
The Pic bot is one of Telegram's official inline bots. Type @pic followed by a query in any chat, and pick a result to share an image without leaving the conversation. The image search is powered by Yandex.
Why people use it
- Find and share images without opening a browser.
- Works in any chat, no need to add it anywhere.
- Quick visual references during conversations.
How to use it
- Open any chat on Telegram.
- Type
@picin the message field followed by a search term. Example:@pic golden gate bridge. - Pick a result from the dropdown. The bot posts the image directly.
What you can search
| You type | You get |
|---|---|
@pic golden retriever |
A grid of matching images to pick from |
@pic sunset wallpaper |
Wallpaper sized results |
@pic then a specific phrase |
The narrower the phrase, the better the result |
Results are powered by Yandex image search, so quality tracks whatever that index holds for your query.
How inline bots work
Inline bots are the easiest kind to use and the least understood. You never add them to anything.
Type the bot's username into any message box, add a space, then your query. Results appear above the keyboard and tapping one sends it. It works in any chat, including group chats the bot is not a member of and channels you do not own, because nothing is ever added to the conversation except the result you pick.
Nobody in the chat sees the search itself, only what you send. That also means there is no permission to grant and nothing to remove afterwards.
Worth knowing
Images come from the open web, so check anything you are about to send into a work chat. There is no filter guarantee and no attribution attached to the result.
Behind the app
Operated by Telegram FZ-LLC. Part of the official set of inline search bots (@wiki, @pic, @vid, @youtube, @imdb).
