Insert Images in Zoho Writer: Complete How-To Guide

How to insert images in Zoho Writer

Overview  

Images help you enhance your content visually and support your ideas more effectively. Zoho Writer allows you to insert images from multiple sources including your device, online libraries, and connected accounts.

Prerequisites  

  1. Ensure you have the rights or license to use the image.
  2. For importing from Google Photos or Flickr, authentication is required.

Steps  

How to insert an image 

Insert using the toolbar  

  1. Place the cursor where the image should appear.
  2. Click More > Insert.
  3. Under Pictures & Tables, click Image.
  4. Choose a source from the dropdown.
Insert from your device  
  1. Go to More > Insert > Image.
  2. Select Upload.
  3. Choose an image from your device.
Insert from URL  
  1. Go to More > Insert > Image > From URL.
  2. Paste the image link.
  3. Review the preview and click Insert.

Insert from image library  
  1. Go to More > Insert > Image.
  2. Select My Library.
  3. Choose an image and click Insert.
  4. Use Search and Sort to locate images quickly.

Insert from Google Photos  
  1. Go to More > Insert > Image.
  2. Select Google Photos and click Authenticate Google.
  3. Sign in and grant access.
  4. Choose an image and insert it.

Insert from web search  
  1. Go to More > Insert > Image.
  2. Select Web Search.
  3. Search for an image and filter by license if needed.
  4. Click Insert.

Insert from Flickr  
  1. Go to More > Insert > Image.
  2. Select Flickr and authenticate your Yahoo account.
  3. Choose an image and insert it.

Insert using shortcuts  
  1. Type @ and choose Image from the menu.
  2. Click the plus (+) icon next to your cursor.

Additional Note

Compressing Images in Zoho Writer

Inserting large images can significantly increase your document size and affect loading and collaboration performance. Zoho Writer includes a built-in image compression option that reduces file size without visibly affecting image quality. To ensure images are automatically compressed:
  1. Go to Settings in the top band.
  2. Make sure Image Compression is turned on.

FAQ

1. Can I add multiple images at once?  
Yes.
  1. Drag and drop multiple files into the document, or
  2. Upload multiple files through the file picker. All uploaded images are saved to your Image Library.


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