Abstract: Elemental imaging technology is an element spectral intensity imaging technology based on laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS). The technology has the ability of multielement analysis, in situ imaging and large area sample scanning. The sample preparation is simple and the imaging speed is fast. Firstly, the principle of LIBS element distribution imaging technology is introduced. Secondly, the commonly-used LIBS imaging equipment is introduced. Finally, the applications of LIBS imaging technology in paleoclimatology, pathological analysis, drug metabolism and botanical analysis are reviewed.