How to Add an Image to a Gallery in Notion

Adding images to a Notion gallery can transform your workspace, making it not only more visually appealing but also more organized. Whether you're managing a creative portfolio or keeping track of your visual inspirations, knowing how to effectively add images to your Notion gallery is a handy skill. Let's walk through everything you need to know to get those images into your gallery seamlessly.

Setting Up Your Notion Gallery

Before you upload any images, you need a gallery to put them in. Notion's galleries work like digital photo albums. They allow you to group and organize images in a way that suits your needs. Here's how to set one up:

• Create a New Page: In Notion, start by creating a new page. This will serve as the home for your gallery.
• Add a Gallery View: On your new page, click on the "Add a view" option. Choose "Gallery" from the list of views. This creates a gallery where you can display your images.
• Customize Your Gallery: You can customize your gallery to fit your preferences. Notion allows you to adjust the size of the image cards and toggle between different display options. Play around with these settings until you find a layout that you like.

Once your gallery is set up, you're ready to start adding images. This is where the real fun begins. Let's explore the different ways you can add images to your gallery.

Uploading Images Directly

The most straightforward way to get images into your Notion gallery is to upload them directly from your device. This method is quick and easy. Here's how to do it:

• Open Your Gallery: Navigate to the gallery page you created.
• Click on "New" or "Add a New Page": This will add a new card to your gallery, which can hold an image.
• Add an Image Block: Inside the new card, type /image to add an image block. This will prompt you to upload an image.
• Select Your Image: Choose an image from your device. Once selected, Notion will automatically upload and display it within your gallery card.

Direct uploads are perfect for sharing personal photos or any images you've downloaded to your computer. It's a simple process that gets your images up and running in no time.

Using Online Image URLs

What if your images aren't stored locally? Not to worry. Notion also allows you to add images from online URLs. This is ideal for when you find an image online you'd like to include in your gallery. Here's how:

• Get the Image URL: Right-click on the image you want to use and select "Copy image address" to get the URL.
• Add a New Card in Your Gallery: Just like before, create a new card in your gallery.
• Add an Image Block: Inside the new card, type /image and choose the "Embed link" option.
• Paste the URL: Insert the URL you copied earlier. Notion will fetch the image and display it in your gallery card.

This method is great for keeping your gallery updated with the latest visuals from the web without needing to download and re-upload images.

Dragging and Dropping Images

If you're a fan of the drag-and-drop method, Notion has you covered. This intuitive method lets you quickly add images without going through menus or options. Here's how:

• Locate Your Image: Open the folder on your device where your image is stored.
• Drag the Image: Click and drag the image into your Notion gallery.
• Drop the Image: Release the mouse button to drop the image into your gallery. Notion will handle the upload automatically.

Drag-and-drop is a quick way to add multiple images at once, making it ideal for bulk uploads. It's a real-time saver if you have a collection of images ready to go.

Organizing Your Gallery with Tags

Once your images are in the gallery, you might want to organize them for easy access. Tags are a powerful way to categorize images. Here's how to use tags in your Notion gallery:

• Add a Tags Property: In your gallery, click on "Properties" and add a new property. Set the property type to "Multi-select" and name it "Tags".
• Tag Your Images: For each image card, add relevant tags by clicking on the tags property and selecting or creating tags that fit.
• Filter and Sort by Tags: Use the filter and sort options in Notion to display images based on their tags. This helps you quickly locate specific images without scrolling through the entire gallery.

Tagging is especially useful for large galleries with images across various categories or themes.

Embedding Images from Other Platforms

Notion's flexibility allows you to embed images from other platforms directly into your gallery. This is handy if you want to include images from social media or other online services. Here's a quick guide:

• Copy the Embed Code: From the platform (like Instagram or Pinterest), copy the embed code for the image you want to use.
• Add a New Card in Your Gallery: Create a new card in your gallery for the image.
• Insert an Embed Block: Inside the new card, type /embed and paste the code you copied.
• Display Your Image: Notion will display the embedded image in your gallery card.

Embedding images can enrich your gallery with dynamic content that updates automatically.

Adjusting Image Sizes and Layouts

Now that your images are in the gallery, you might want to adjust their sizes or layouts. Notion provides several options for customizing how your gallery appears:

• Adjust Image Sizes: Click on the "..." menu at the top-right of your gallery and choose "Customize." Here, you can change the size of the image cards.
• Change Layout Options: Use the layout options to switch between different display styles to see which one works best for your images.
• Experiment with Spacing: Play with the spacing settings to adjust the space between each image card.

Customizing the look and feel of your gallery ensures your images are displayed attractively and functionally.

Using Spell for Automated Document Creation

While we're on the topic of productivity, it's worth mentioning how Spell can enhance your document creation process. If you've found yourself spending too much time drafting, editing, or organizing documents, Spell's AI capabilities can streamline these tasks.

Collaborating on Your Gallery

Notion makes it easy to share your gallery with others, allowing you to collaborate on image collections. Here's how you can share and collaborate:

• Share Your Gallery: Click on the "Share" button at the top-right of your page and add collaborators by entering their email addresses.
• Set Permissions: Decide what level of access your collaborators will have. You can allow them to view, comment, or edit your gallery.
• Collaborate in Real-Time: With multiple people working on the gallery, changes appear in real-time, making it easy to see updates as they happen.

Collaboration is a powerful way to gather more images, ideas, and feedback.

Final Thoughts

Adding images to a Notion gallery is a simple yet powerful way to enhance your workspace. With these tips, you can create organized, visually appealing galleries. And if you're looking to save time on document creation, Spell offers an AI-powered solution to help you draft and edit documents faster. Happy Notion-ing!