How to Add Picture in MS Excel

Quick summary

Learning how to insert a picture in Microsoft Excel lets you embed images directly into your spreadsheet using the Insert tab and Shape Fill method. This step-by-step process works for any image file and allows you to resize and position the picture precisely within your worksheet.

Steps

1. Open the Excel file where you want to insert the picture.
2. At the top of Excel, locate and click the Insert tab, then select Shapes.
3. While holding the triangle shape, hold down the Alt key to snap it to the cell grid.
4. Go to Format, select Shape Fill, then click Picture.
5. After selecting Pictures, choose From a File.
6. Browse your files, select the picture you want to insert, and click Insert.
7. Click and drag the corners of the image to resize it proportionally.