Importing from a URL lets you bring in data from a file hosted online directly into Zoho Tables as a new table. As long as you have a direct download link to a compatible file, you can paste it in and import your data without needing to download the file to your device first.
What you'll need
A direct download link to a compatible file hosted online.
Access to the workspace where you want to create the base.
Supported file formats and limits
Parameter | Details |
Accepted file formats | .xls, .xlsx, .xlsm, .ods, .csv, .ics, .json, .tsv, .vcf |
Maximum file size | 20MB |
Maximum columns/fields per table | 500 |
Who can use it and on which plan?
Zoho Tables plan | Can import a table using URL? |
Free | Yes |
Professional | Yes |
Who has access?
User role | Access |
Owner | Can import a table using URL |
Manager and Editor | Can import a table using URL |
Data Maintainer, Commenter, and Viewer | Cannot import a table using URL |
How to import a table from local storage
Navigate to the base where you want to add the new table.
Click the + within the base to add a new table, and choose Import from the options.
From the pop-up menu that appears, choose URL.
Copy the direct download link and paste it in the box given. Click Import.
All the tables and fields from your files will then be listed in the pop-up window. Just customize your data, click IMPORT in the top-right corner of the pop-up window, and you're all set!
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