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Export Google Sheet as an Image (Easiest Way in 2024)

October 9, 2024

In this tutorial, we will show you exactly how to export Google Sheets as an image in just a few simple steps. Simply follow the steps below.

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How to Export Google Sheet as an Image

Follow the steps below to export Google Sheets as an image.

1. Select the Area of the Spreadsheet You Want to Export

Highlight the part of the spreadsheet you want to turn into an image. You can select an entire sheet, a specific range of cells, or a chart.

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2. Copy the Selected Content

Right click on the highlighted section and select "Copy," or press Ctrl + C on your keyboard.

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3. Open a Blank Canvas in Google Drawings

If Google Drawings isn't available in your Google Apps menu, copy and paste https://docs.google.com/drawings/ into a new tab. This is where you will paste and convert your data into an image.

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4. Paste the Copied Content Into the Blank Canvas

Right click on the blank canvas in Google Drawings and choose "Paste." Alternatively, you can press Ctrl + V.

5. Select "Paste unlinked" After Pasting

When prompted, choose “Paste unlinked” to prevent future changes to the spreadsheet from affecting your image. Then click “Paste.”

6. Resize, Annotate, or Edit as Needed

Adjust the pasted content to fit your needs. You can resize, add annotations, or make any necessary edits before exporting it as an image.

7. Export the Image by Clicking File, Download, and Choosing JPEG or PNG as the Format

Click “File in Google Drawings and select “Download” from the dropdown. Then choose “JPEG or PNG” as your desired file format.

8. Use the Image as Needed

Once downloaded, you can now use the image in documents, presentations, or share it as needed.

We hope you now have a better understanding of how to export a Google Sheet as an image. If you enjoyed this article, you might also like our articles on how to export Google Sheets as CSV and how to export a Notion table to Google Sheets.

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