It’s now easier to insert images in cells in Google Sheets!

April 10, 2019

You can now insert any image, like those saved on your desktop or mobile device, into a cell by using the new option found inside the Insert menu or the IMAGE function.

You can add images directly to cells in two ways.

On Desktop

  • Use the IMAGE() function within a cell
  • Via the menu bar at the top of the spreadsheet:
    • Select Insert > Image > Image in cell
    • Then select an image from Google Drive or upload one from your computer.

gif of Google Sheets steps to insert picture

On Mobile

  1. Tap once on a cell to select it.
  2. At the top of the screen, select the “+” icon.
    google sheets screenshot - step one of inserting image
  3. Select Image > Image in cell.
    google sheets insert image - step two  google sheets insert image - step three
  4. Select an image from the options presented to you: From Photos or From Camera
    Google sheets insert image - step four