How to Upload Files and Images to Google Sheets (Organized in Folders)

January 24, 2026

Upload Files to Google Sheets Rows - Automatically Organized in Drive Folders

You're tracking inventory, properties, or projects in Google Sheets—but each row needs files. Product photos. Contracts. Receipts. So you create Drive folders manually, upload files one by one, copy links, paste them into cells... for every single row. There's a better way.

Introducing Asset Folder: Automatic File Organization for Spreadsheet Rows

Spreadsheet Agent's Asset Folder feature lets you upload files directly when adding data to your sheet. No manual folder creation. No copying links. Files go straight to Google Drive, automatically organized by row—and the folder link appears in your spreadsheet instantly.

How to Enable Asset Folder

Setting up file storage for your spreadsheet takes seconds. When creating a new spreadsheet in Spreadsheet Agent, simply mention that you need a folder for files in your description.

For example:

"Property listings with address, price, bedrooms, and I need a folder to store photos and documents for each property"
Creating a spreadsheet with asset folder - describe your need for file storage

Spreadsheet Agent automatically adds an ASSET_FOLDER_URL column to your schema. This special column stores the Google Drive folder link for each row's files.

That's it—no configuration, no settings to toggle. Just describe what you need.

How It Works

1. Drag and Drop Your Files

When you're adding a new row through Spreadsheet Agent, simply drag and drop files—images, PDFs, documents, anything. Upload as many as you need for that row.

Drag and drop files when adding spreadsheet rows

2. Files Auto-Organize in Google Drive

Behind the scenes, Spreadsheet Agent creates a clean folder structure in your Drive. Your spreadsheet gets a parent folder, and each row gets its own subfolder inside:

Your Google Drive └── Spreadsheet Agent └── Property Tracker ← your spreadsheet's folder ├── 123 Main Street ← folder for row 1 │ ├── photo1.jpg │ └── contract.pdf ├── 456 Oak Avenue ← folder for row 2 │ ├── listing-photos.zip │ └── inspection-report.pdf └── 789 Pine Road ← folder for row 3 └── documents.pdf

Each row gets its own folder. Files stay organized without any manual work. The ASSET_FOLDER_URL column in your spreadsheet links directly to each row's folder.

3. Folder Link Appears in Your Sheet

When the row is inserted, a clickable Drive folder link is automatically added. One click opens all files for that row. Share your spreadsheet and collaborators can access the right files instantly.

Google Sheet with automatic folder links for each row

4. Folders Auto-Rename to Match Your Data

Here's the magic: after insertion, the folder automatically renames itself based on your row data. If your row has a "Property Name" of "123 Main Street"—that becomes the folder name. No generic "Row_12345" folders cluttering your Drive.

Why This Matters

  • Zero manual organization — Stop creating folders and copying links for every row
  • Any file type — Images, PDFs, documents, videos—whatever your workflow needs
  • Files stay in YOUR Drive — Full ownership and control, standard sharing permissions
  • Smart naming — Folders named after your actual data, not random IDs
  • Scales effortlessly — 10 rows or 1,000 rows, same simple workflow

Perfect For

  • Real estate — Property photos, contracts, inspection reports per listing
  • E-commerce — Product images and spec sheets per SKU
  • Project management — Deliverables and assets per task or milestone
  • Expense tracking — Receipt photos and invoices per transaction
  • Inventory — Product documentation per item

Stop Organizing Files. Start Using Them.

Manual file organization is busywork. With Asset Folder, you upload files once and they're automatically organized, linked, and named—ready for you and your team to access from any row in your spreadsheet.

Upload files. Get organized folders. Access everything with one click.

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