How to Generate AI Images from Google Sheets and Upload to Dropbox Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automate AI image generation from Google Sheets and upload it to Dropbox using Pabbly Connect. Step-by-step tutorial for seamless integration. Discover hidden automation capabilities within your existing tools. This guide shows you how to connect your essential applications and permanently eliminate redundant manual processes.

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1. Setting Up Pabbly Connect for Automation

To generate AI images from Google Sheets and upload them to Dropbox, we will use Pabbly Connect as our integration platform. First, access your Pabbly Connect dashboard by signing up for a free account. Once logged in, click on ‘Create Workflow’ to start a new automation process.

After naming your workflow, such as ‘Google Sheets to AI to Dropbox,’ select the appropriate folder in your Pabbly Connect account. This initial setup is crucial as it lays the foundation for the automation process.

2. Connecting Google Sheets with Pabbly Connect

Next, we will connect Google Sheets to Pabbly Connect. In the trigger step, select Google Sheets as the app. Choose the trigger event as ‘New or Updated Spreadsheet Row’ to initiate the workflow whenever a new row is added.

• Select Google Sheets in the app section.
• Choose ‘New or Updated Spreadsheet Row’ as the trigger event.
• Copy the webhook URL provided by Pabbly Connect.

After copying the webhook URL, navigate to your Google Sheets. Go to Extensions, select Add-ons, and install the Pabbly Connect Webhooks add-on. Once installed, refresh your Google Sheets and set up the initial configuration using the copied webhook URL.

3. Generating AI Images Using OpenAI with Pabbly Connect

With Google Sheets connected, we can now generate images using OpenAI. In the action step of your workflow, select OpenAI as the app and choose the action event as ‘Generate Image.’ This step is where Pabbly Connect enables the communication between Google Sheets and OpenAI.

To connect your OpenAI account, you will need an API key. Log in to your OpenAI account, navigate to the API key section, and create a new secret key. Copy this key and paste it into Pabbly Connect.

• Select the model (DALL·E 2 or DALL·E 3) for image generation.
• Map the image prompt received from Google Sheets to the OpenAI action step.
• Specify the number of images and their dimensions.

After configuring these settings, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to generate the image. If successful, you will receive a URL for the generated image, which can be used in the next step.

4. Uploading Generated Images to Dropbox

Now that we have the image generated, the next step is to upload this image to Dropbox using Pabbly Connect. In this action step, select Dropbox as the app and choose the action event ‘Upload File.’ This allows us to send the generated image directly to our Dropbox account.

Connect your Dropbox account by clicking the ‘Connect with Dropbox’ button. Once connected, map the file URL of the generated image from OpenAI to the Dropbox upload action. Additionally, specify the file name and folder path where you want to store the image in Dropbox.

Map the image URL from OpenAI responses. Enter the desired file name with the appropriate extension. Specify the folder path in Dropbox where the image will be saved.

After setting this up, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to upload the image. You should see a success message indicating that the image has been successfully uploaded to Dropbox.

5. Updating Google Sheets with Image Links

The final step in this automation process is to update Google Sheets with the link to the uploaded image. In this action step, select Google Sheets again and choose the action event ‘Update Cell Value.’ This will allow us to insert the Dropbox image link back into the corresponding row in Google Sheets. using Pabbly Connect

Connect your Google Sheets account again, and select the spreadsheet and sheet you are working with. For the range, specify the column where you want the image URL to appear. Use the row index from the trigger response to ensure the link is updated in the correct row.

Select the spreadsheet and sheet name. Specify the range for the cell where the image link will be updated. Map the Dropbox link to the value field.

After completing these configurations, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to finalize the process. Your Google Sheets will now automatically update with the link to the uploaded image, completing the automation workflow.

Conclusion

Using Pabbly Connect, you can seamlessly automate the process of generating AI images from Google Sheets and uploading them to Dropbox. This powerful integration allows for efficient workflows without manual intervention, enhancing productivity and creativity.