Add Image replaces shapes in your Google Slides presentations with images. Perfect for adding dynamic product photos, charts, profile pictures, or any visual content that changes based on your data.

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Inputs

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
Presentation URL/IDTextYesGoogle Slides presentation link or ID
Image Data SourceSelectYesSingle image or Structured Data (Bulk)
Search MethodSelectYesHow to find shapes: By text content or Alt text
Image URLTextYesURL of the image to insert
Text to FindTextYesText or alt text to identify the shape to replace
Slide NumberNumberNoSpecific slide to update (leave empty for all slides)

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Search Methods: How to Find Shapes

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By Text Content

Finds shapes that contain specific visible text.

  • Use for: One-time image updates, simple replacements
  • Example: Replace a shape containing “Product Photo” with an actual product image

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By Alt Text

Uses hidden alt text labels to identify shapes.

  • Use for: Recurring reports, reusable templates
  • Example: Label a shape “hero_image” and replace it with different hero images

What is Alt Text? A hidden label you add to shapes. Right-click on any shape → Alt text to set descriptive names like “product_image” or “chart_placeholder”.

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Image Data Sources: Single vs Structured Data (Bulk)

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Single Image

Add one image to one shape.

Best for:

  • 1 image replacement
  • Simple updates
  • One-off presentation changes

Example: Replace a placeholder shape with your latest product photo

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Structured Data (Bulk)

Add multiple images using data from previous workflow steps.

Best for:

  • 10+ image replacements
  • Dynamic images from databases
  • Automated visual reports

Example: Replace multiple product placeholders with images from your e-commerce catalog.

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Examples

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Single Image Example

Scenario: Update monthly report with latest campaign creative

Setup:

  • Set alt text “revenue_chart” on placeholder shape
  • Get image URL from previous workflow step

Configuration:

  • Search Method: By Alt Text
  • Text to Find: “revenue_chart”
  • Image URL: Output from Generate Image or external URL

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Structured Data (Bulk) Example

Scenario: Product catalog presentation with multiple product images

Workflow:

  1. Get product data from Shopify/database with image URLs
  2. Add Image with Structured Data (Bulk) to replace all placeholders

Your data table:

textimage_urlslide_number
product_1_image”https://example.com/product1.jpg2
product_2_imagehttps://example.com/product2.jpg3
product_3_imagehttps://example.com/product3.jpg4
hero_bannerhttps://example.com/banner.jpg1

Result: All product placeholders get replaced with actual product images automatically.

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Structured Data Format Requirements

Your data must include these fields:

  • text: Text or alt text to find the shape
  • image_url: URL of the image to insert
  • slide_number (optional): Target specific slide

Example Format:

[
  {
    "text": "product_image_placeholder",
    "image_url": "https://example.com/product.jpg"
  },
  {
    "text": "chart_placeholder", 
    "image_url": "https://example.com/chart.png",
    "slide_number": 3
  }
]

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Image Requirements

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Supported Formats

  • JPG/JPEG - Best for photos
  • PNG - Best for logos, screenshots with transparency

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Best Practices

  • Use public URLs or cloud storage links (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.)
  • Optimize file size for faster loading (under 5MB recommended)
  • Consider aspect ratio - images will be scaled to fit the shape
  • Use high resolution for better quality in presentations

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Credit Cost

Free to use - no credits required.

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