How to Insert an Image in Google Document Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to insert an image in a Google Document when creating it from a template using Pabbly Connect. Step-by-step tutorial with detailed instructions. 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. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Integration

To begin the process of inserting an image in a Google Document, you first need to access Pabbly Connect. Open your web browser and type in the URL Pabbly.com/connect. Once on the landing page, you can sign in if you are an existing user.

After signing in, navigate to the dashboard where you will see various Pabbly products. Click on the Pabbly Connect option to start creating your workflow. This platform will facilitate the integration between Jotform and Google Docs for your image insertion task.

2. Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

Once you’re in Pabbly Connect, click on the Create Workflow button. A dialog box will appear asking for a workflow name. Name it something relevant, like ‘Insert Image in Google Document’. Click on Create to proceed.

Next, you will need to set up the trigger and action. The trigger application will be Jotform, with the trigger event set to New Response. This means that every time a response is received in Jotform, it will trigger the workflow in Pabbly Connect.

• Open Pabbly Connect and click on Create Workflow.
• Set Jotform as the trigger application with New Response as the trigger event.
• Click on Create to finalize the setup.

This configuration will allow Pabbly Connect to listen for new responses from your Jotform, which is essential for the next steps of inserting images into Google Docs.

3. Setting Up Jotform for Image Uploads

Now, switch to your Jotform account. Open the form you want to use for the photography competition. Ensure that your form includes fields for first name, last name, email address, phone number, and an image upload field.

Next, go to the settings tab in Jotform, select integrations, and search for webhooks. Paste the webhook URL provided by Pabbly Connect into the designated field. Click on Complete Integration to finalize the setup.

After setting up the webhook, go back to Pabbly Connect to test the integration. You will need to submit a response in your Jotform to capture the data and ensure it is correctly received by Pabbly Connect.

4. Creating a Google Document from a Template

The next step involves creating a Google Document from a template using Pabbly Connect. In the action application, select Google Docs and choose the action event Create Document from Template. Connect your Google account to allow Pabbly Connect to access your documents.

Map the necessary fields from your Jotform submission to the Google Document template. For instance, include the first name, last name, email address, and phone number in the designated fields within the template. Ensure the document is saved in the correct location within your Google Drive.

• Select Google Docs as the action application in Pabbly Connect.
• Choose Create Document from Template as the action event.
• Map fields from Jotform to the Google Document template.

This step is crucial for ensuring that your Google Document is populated with the correct information from the Jotform responses, setting the stage for the image insertion.

5. Inserting an Image into the Google Document

After successfully creating the Google Document, the next step is to insert the image. In Pabbly Connect, add another action step and select Google Docs again, this time choosing Insert Image to Document as the action event.

Map the document ID from the previous step and provide the image URL captured from the Jotform submission. Specify the height and width for the image, typically 300 by 300 pixels. Finally, click on Save and Send Test Request to complete the integration.

Upon successful execution, check your Google Drive to confirm that the image has been embedded in the document as expected. This process demonstrates how Pabbly Connect seamlessly integrates Jotform and Google Docs to automate the image insertion task.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we explored how to insert an image into a Google Document created from a template using Pabbly Connect. By integrating Jotform and Google Docs, you can automate the process of image insertion efficiently. This integration not only saves time but also enhances productivity.