The invention provides a method and device for displaying pictures. The method comprises the steps of receiving a picture opening instruction, wherein the picture opening instruction corresponds to at least two pictures; drawing the pictures in the same drawing window. According to the method and device for displaying the pictures, at least two pictures can be opened in the same drawing window, a user can flexibly select the corresponding pictures to carry out display according to display identifications such as labels, picture processing efficiency is improved, and use of a client is facilitated.