Import Images from CSV to Google Sheets: A Step-by-Step Guide

Published
March 7, 2024
LAST UPDATED
January 7, 2025
TL;DR

Import CSV into Google Sheets by opening a new sheet and using the File > Import option.

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How to Import Images from CSV into Google Sheets

Importing images from a CSV file into Google Sheets can be a bit tricky since Google Sheets does not directly support embedding images through CSV import. However, there are methods and tools available that can help you achieve this. This guide will walk you through the steps and options available for inserting multiple images into Google Sheets, either directly or through links from a CSV file.

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Can You Insert Images into Google Sheets?

Yes, Google Sheets allows users to insert images either in cells or over cells. Images can be added from your computer, through URLs using the IMAGE function, or by using add-ons and scripts that facilitate bulk uploads.

Import CSV to Google Sheets

Before inserting images, you need to import your CSV file into Google Sheets. This can be done by:

  1. Opening Google Sheets and creating a new spreadsheet.
  2. Clicking on File > Import, then selecting the CSV file from your device or Google Drive.
  3. Choosing how you want the data to be inserted (new sheet, replace data, etc.) and clicking on the Import button.

This process imports the textual data from your CSV file into Google Sheets.

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Insert Multiple Images into Google Sheets

There are several methods to insert multiple images into Google Sheets:

Using IMAGE Function

The IMAGE function allows you to insert images into cells using URLs. The syntax is '=IMAGE("URL")'. This method requires that your images be hosted online and their URLs be available in the CSV file.

Using Add-ons

Google Workspace Marketplace offers add-ons like 'Mass Upload Images to Google Sheets' that enable users to bulk upload multiple images directly into cells. These add-ons typically provide options to specify cells, orientation, and size of images.

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Using FileDrop

FileDrop is another tool that allows for bulk uploading of images either as links from Google Drive or directly into cells. It offers a drag-and-drop interface for ease of use and supports adjusting the size of images to fit cells.

Steps for Using an Add-on or Tool

  1. Install the add-on or tool from the Google Workspace Marketplace or the provider's website.
  2. Follow the specific instructions provided by the add-on or tool, which usually involve selecting images, specifying destination cells, and choosing image orientations and sizes.

Remember to check the permissions and privacy policies of third-party add-ons and tools before installation.

Conclusion

While Google Sheets does not directly support importing images from a CSV file, using the IMAGE function or third-party add-ons and tools like 'Mass Upload Images to Google Sheets' or FileDrop can facilitate this process. Each method has its own set of steps and requirements, so choose the one that best fits your needs.

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Automate Google Sheets Tasks with Bardeen

Importing images from a CSV into Google Sheets is a common task that can be streamlined with automation. While manual methods exist, utilizing Bardeen can significantly reduce the effort and time required, especially for large datasets or frequent updates.

Here are examples of automations that can be built with Bardeen using the provided playbooks:

  1. Scrape Google Images and Save to Google Sheets: Automate the collection and insertion of images into Google Sheets, ideal for research, presentations, or machine learning projects.
  2. Copy all Github issues to Google Sheets: Streamline project management by automatically transferring GitHub issues into a Google Sheets document for enhanced issue tracking and analysis.
  3. Enrich email contacts and save to Google Sheets: Optimize your email marketing efforts by enriching email contacts with valuable data and saving the information directly into Google Sheets.

Each of these automations can save you time and enhance your workflows, allowing for more efficient data management and analysis.

Jason Gong

Jason is the Head of Growth at Bardeen. As a previous YC founder and early growth hire at Kite and Affirm, he is an expert on scaling high-leverage sales, marketing, and GTM tactics across multiple channels with automation. The same type of automation Bardeen is now innovating with AI. He lives in Oakland with his family and enjoys hikes, tennis, golf, and anything that can tire out his dog Orca.

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