5 Simple Tips for Inserting Images in Google Sheets

Do you regularly work with data in Google Sheets and want to know how to insert an image into a cell? Don’t worry, it’s very simple! I will show you five different methods for adding images in Google Sheets. Below you will find detailed instructions, along with photos and videos to guide you.

Insert an Image Using Google Sheets’ “Image in Cell” Option

Let’s start with the simplest method. Google Sheets’ “Image in Cell” option allows you to easily insert an image directly into a cell. Here’s how:

1. Select the cell where you want to insert the image.
2. Click on the “Insert” option in the menu at the top of your screen.
3. Hover over the “Image” option.
4. Click on the “Image in Cell” option.
5. In the “Insert Image” dialog box, select the option that suits you to insert the image. You can upload an image from your device, use a URL to insert the image, or choose an image from your albums/Google Drive.
6. Enter the URL of the image you want to insert into the cell.
7. Click on “Select”.

The image you selected will now be inserted into the cell you chose.

Insert an Image Using Google Sheets’ “Drawing” Option

You can also add images in Google Sheets using the “Drawing” option. This method is similar to the previous one, but you can’t insert the image directly into a cell. Here’s how:

1. Click on “Insert” and then “Drawing”.
2. Click on the “Image” icon, and an image insertion window will appear.
3. Select the method you want to use to add the image. You can upload an image from your device, use a URL to insert the image, or choose an image from your Google Drive.
4. Once you have uploaded the image, you can edit it or add a frame, shapes, or text boxes.
5. When you have finished editing the image, click on “Save and Close”.

The image will appear above the cells, and you can resize and move it on the page.

Using the IMAGE Formula to Add an Image in Google Sheets

Did you know that there is a formula that allows you to add an image in a cell on Google Sheets? The IMAGE formula allows you to customize how your image is inserted and change its height/width ratio. Here’s how to use the IMAGE formula:

1. IMAGE Function Syntax: IMAGE(URL, [mode], [height], [width])
2. URL: Link to the image you want to insert.
3. [mode]: Default mode: 1. You can choose between four modes that allow you to control the size and aspect ratio of the image.
4. [height]: Height of the image in pixels.
5. [width]: Width of the image in pixels.

Now that you know the syntax of the IMAGE function, here are some examples to insert an image in a cell on Google Sheets:

• Example 1: =IMAGE("https://www.google.com/images/branding/googlelogo/1x/googlelogo_color_272x92dp.png")

The image will be automatically inserted into the cell.

Advantages of Using the IMAGE Function

There are several advantages to using the IMAGE function to insert images in Google Sheets:

1. The IMAGE function offers more flexibility than the “Image in Cell” option. You can choose from four different modes to customize the size and appearance of the image.
2. The IMAGE function can use a cell reference as the URL, making it dynamic. If you change the URL in the reference cell, the image will automatically update. You can also use the IMAGE function to quickly insert multiple images from different URLs.

How to Insert Images in Google Sheets with the Cellmage Builder API Function in App Scripts

The last method I will show you is for coding and task automation enthusiasts in Google Sheets. With Cellmage Builder, you can insert images into a cell using Google App Script. Here’s how:

1. In Google Sheets, go to the “Extensions” tab and click on “Google App Scripts”.
2. This will take you to a new window with a file saved as “code.gs”. You can delete the existing function there.
3. Create an onOpen function to create a menu that will automate image insertion.
4. Name your menu and add the “Insert Image” option to it.
5. Save the function, then click on “Run”.

A new menu named “Image Automate” will appear in your spreadsheet. You can then click on “Insert Image” to add an image to the cell you selected.

These five methods will allow you to easily insert images in Google Sheets, whether using the “Image in Cell” option, the IMAGE function, or the Cellmage Builder API function. Choose the method that suits you best based on your needs and preferences.

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