How to insert an Image into a cell in Excel

Follow the steps below on how to insert an image into a cell in Excel: Launch Excel.

Click the Insert tab, select the Illustration button, then select Picture. Click any of the options below This Device, Stock Images, or Online Images.  We choose the Online Images option. An Online Pictures dialog box will open. Enter what you want in the search box. Select the image you want, then click Insert. An image will appear in the spreadsheet.

Drag the points of the image down until it is small. Then input the picture into the cell.

If you have multiple pictures in more than one cell and you want to hide a row that contains one picture. The image will still stay visible, which will make your table disorganized; to fix this issue, right-click the picture and select Format Picture from the context menu. A Format Picture Pane will open.

Click the Size and Properties tab. Click the Properties section and check the option Move and size with cells. Then close the Pane. Try to delete or hide the row with the image. You will notice that the image will disappear along with the row.

Why can’t I insert a picture into an Excel cell?

If you notice that the buttons for inserting images in Excel are greyed out, it can actually mean that the objects are hidden; follow the steps below to fix this issue.

How do you unlock the Insert tab in Excel

The Insert tab in Excel contains commands which allow users to add Pictures, Charts, SmartArt, and more. Follow the steps below on how to allow enable insert.

How do I put an image behind text in Excel?

Follow the steps below on how to place an image behind a text in Excel: READ: How to insert a picture into a comment in Excel

How can I add an image to a cell value?

Yes, you can insert images into an Excel cell value; it is not impossible, but you must know the right technique to do this procedure. In this article, we have explained the steps on how to insert an image into a cell in Microsoft Excel. READ: How to Lock and Protect Cells in Excel from editing We hope you understand how to insert images into a cell in Excel.