How to Copy an Image Link in Excel?

To use an image from the web in Excel, you typically need its direct link (URL). The process involves finding the image online and copying its address, which you can then paste into an Excel cell and use with functions like =IMAGE().

Steps to Copy an Image Link

Copying an image link is usually done outside of Excel, directly from your web browser. Here's how to do it:

1. Locate the Image: Find the image you want to use on a website using your web browser.
2. Right-Click: Right-click directly on the image.
3. Select "Copy image link": From the context menu that appears, look for an option like "Copy image address," "Copy image link," or "Copy image URL." Select this option. The exact wording may vary slightly depending on your browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, etc.).
4. Paste into Excel: Open your Excel workbook. Select the cell where you want to store the image link. Right-click on the cell and select "Paste," or simply press Ctrl + V (Cmd + V on Mac) to paste the copied link into the cell.

Using the Image Link in Excel

Once you have the image link pasted into a cell, you can use Excel's functions to display the image. A common way is using the =IMAGE() function (available in Microsoft 365 and Excel for the web).

As the reference states, right-click the image in the browser, select Copy image link, paste the value into a cell in Excel, and then reference that cell as source.

Here's how you'd use the pasted link:

1. Identify the Cell: Note which cell contains the image link you pasted (e.g., cell F10).

2. Use the IMAGE function: In the cell where you want the image to appear, enter the =IMAGE() function, referencing the cell containing the link.

   • Example: If the long URL is copied to F10, create the following function call: =IMAGE(F10).

This function will then display the image directly in the cell.

Practical Example Table

Step	Action in Browser	Action in Excel
1. Find & Copy Link	Go to website, Right-click image, Select "Copy image link"	(No action in Excel)
2. Paste Link	(No action in browser)	Select a cell (e.g., F10), Right-click, Select "Paste"
3. Display Image (Optional)	(No action in browser)	In another cell (e.g., G10), type =IMAGE(F10)

Note: The =IMAGE() function is a modern feature. If you are using an older version of Excel, you might need to use other methods like Insert > Pictures > Online Pictures or writing VBA code.

By following these steps, you can easily grab image links from the web and incorporate them into your Excel spreadsheets for various purposes, such as creating visual catalogs or reports.