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Resize an image in a cell in Google Sheets

In B2, insert and resize the image from A2 with the exact formula =IMAGE(A2,4,80,200). Do not change A2.

Verified by JosephineJuly 25, 2026About 60 seconds

Quick answer

In B2, insert and resize the image from A2 with the exact formula =IMAGE(A2,4,80,200). Do not change A2.

Step-by-step

1

Open the practice sheetUse the example data shown below so the result is easy to check.

2

Resize an image in a cellIn B2, insert and resize the image from A2 with the exact formula =IMAGE(A2,4,80,200). Do not change A2.

3

Check the resultCompare the finished sheet with the expected result and correct the target range if needed.

Shortcut or faster method

Select the target cell, type or paste the formula in the formula bar, then press Enter.

Expected result

B2 contains exactly =IMAGE(A2,4,80,200).

Common mistake

Changing the source values while applying the formatting or structure change.

Troubleshooting

Re-select B2 and repeat the final action. B2 contains exactly =IMAGE(A2,4,80,200).

Example spreadsheet data

This is the clean fixture used for the verified run.

Image URL	Preview
https://www.gstatic.com/images/branding/product/1x/sheets_2020q4_48dp.png

Video transcript

Open the prepared Practice spreadsheet.
Open the practice sheet. Use the example data shown below so the result is easy to check.
Resize an image in a cell. In B2, insert and resize the image from A2 with the exact formula =IMAGE(A2,4,80,200). Do not change A2.
Check the result. Compare the finished sheet with the expected result and correct the target range if needed.
B2 contains exactly =IMAGE(A2,4,80,200).