How to List Your Product Images from Google Drive in Google Sheets

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Managing product images efficiently is crucial for any eCommerce business. If you store your product images in Google Drive folders, using FileDrop, a powerful file management tool for Google Sheets, can help you generate a structured list of image URLs directly in your spreadsheet. This guide will show you how to do it step by step.

Why Use FileDrop for Managing Product Images?

  • Automates Image Listing: No need to manually copy-paste links.
  • Keeps Data Organized: Easily associate images with product details.
  • Saves Time: Quickly access product images without searching through Drive.
  • Enhances Collaboration: Share structured data with your team.

Step 1: Install and Open FileDrop in Google Sheets

  1. Open your Google Sheets document.
  2. Click on Extensions > FileDrop > Open FileDrop.
  3. If you haven’t installed FileDrop yet, get it from the Google Workspace Marketplace.

Step 2: Connect Google Drive to FileDrop

  1. In the FileDrop sidebar, click on Google Drive.
  2. Authorize FileDrop to access your Google Drive.
  3. Select the folder where your product images are stored.

Step 3: List Images in Google Sheets

To list images in Google Sheets you have multiple options, the easy one is below:

  1. Navigate to the FileDrop Image Kit sidebar.
  2. Add the folder ID containing your product images and click “List Images”.
  3. FileDrop will extract and display a list of file names, their corresponding Google Drive links and the images using the IMAGE formula in your spreadsheet.

Bonus: Associate Images with Product Details

To make your product management more efficient:

  • Add a Product Name column next to each image.
  • Include SKU, Price, and Description for a structured catalog.
  • Use Data Validation to create dropdowns for product categories.

Conclusion

Using FileDrop in Google Sheets allows you to automate the listing of product images from Google Drive, making eCommerce management more efficient. By following this guide, you can quickly generate and use product image URLs, saving time and improving organization.

Try this method today and streamline your workflow!