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

Learn how to automate AI image generation from Google Sheets and upload them to Google Drive using Pabbly Connect. Follow our detailed guide for step-by-step instructions.

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Setting Up Pabbly Connect for Image Generation

To start generating AI images from Google Sheets and uploading them to Google Drive, you need to set up Pabbly Connect. Begin by signing up for a free account on the Pabbly Connect dashboard. Once you are logged in, you can create a new workflow by clicking on the ‘Create Workflow’ button.

Give your workflow a name, such as ‘Google Sheets to AI to Google Drive’. Select the folder in your Pabbly Connect account where you want to save this workflow and click on ‘Create’. This will open the automation workflow interface, where you will connect Google Sheets to the AI image generator and Google Drive.

Integrating Google Sheets with Pabbly Connect

In this step, you will connect Google Sheets to Pabbly Connect. Choose Google Sheets as the app in the trigger section and select the trigger event as ‘New or Updated Spreadsheet Row’. This will allow Pabbly Connect to monitor your Google Sheets for any new image prompts added.

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

Next, go to your Google Sheets, navigate to Extensions > Add-ons, and search for Pabbly Connect Webhooks. Install this add-on, refresh your sheet, and set up the webhook URL in the initial setup. Select the sheet you are using, paste the webhook URL, and choose the trigger column where you will enter your image prompts.

Generating AI Images Using Pabbly Connect

After integrating Google Sheets, the next step is to generate images using an AI tool like OpenAI DALL-E through Pabbly Connect. In the action step, select OpenAI as the app and choose the action event ‘Generate Image’. Connect your OpenAI account by entering your API key.

Map the prompt received from Google Sheets to the OpenAI action step. Specify the number of images to generate, the desired size, and quality. You can also select a style if needed. Once all parameters are set, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to generate the image.

• Select OpenAI as the app.
• Choose ‘Generate Image’ as the action event.
• Map the image prompt from Google Sheets.

Once the image is generated, you will receive a URL link for the image. Make sure to note this URL as it will be used in the next step to upload the image to Google Drive.

Uploading Generated Images to Google Drive

Now that you have generated the image, the next step is to upload it to Google Drive using Pabbly Connect. In the action step, select Google Drive and choose the action event ‘Upload a File’. Connect your Google Drive account by signing in and granting access.

In the configuration, map the URL of the generated image from the previous step. You will also need to specify the folder ID where you want to upload the image. Create a folder in Google Drive if you haven’t already, and copy the folder ID from the URL. Lastly, provide a file name with the appropriate extension.

Updating Google Sheets with Image URL

After uploading the image to Google Drive, the final step is to update your Google Sheets with the image URL. In Pabbly Connect, add another action step and select Google Sheets. Choose the action event ‘Update Cell Value’.

Connect your Google Sheets account again, select the spreadsheet and the specific sheet. In the range field, enter the column where you want to update the URL. Map the row index received from the trigger step to ensure the URL is updated in the correct row. Finally, map the URL of the uploaded image and send the test request to update the sheet.

Conclusion

This guide summarizes the key points and helps you understand the essential features and benefits of using this tool.

With these steps, you have successfully set up an automation workflow using Pabbly Connect to generate AI images from Google Sheets and upload them to Google Drive. This integration allows for seamless automation of image generation and storage, enhancing productivity and efficiency.