Pics.io is integrated with the most popular Google Drive Tools such as Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, and Google Forms. These tools allow you to create and edit documents, spreadsheets, and presentations online and collaborate with other users in real-time. To make your work more efficient, you can use Pics.io Add-ons with those tools.
What can I do with Pics.io Add-ons?
If you are working with Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, or Forms, you may want to add some visual content from your Pics.io library. Now it is possible to access the Pics.io library right from your Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, or Forms without having to leave the document you are working on. To use this option, you need to install Pics.io Add-on first.
NB! Pics.io add-ons for Google Workspace tools are available with the Micro and higher plans.
How can I install Pics.io Add-ons?
There are 2 ways to activate Pics.io Add-ons:
Go to Google Workspace Marketplace and find Pics.io add-ons. Choose the add-on you need and install it following the instructions;
Activate Pics.io extension right from the necessary document (Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms).
Feel free to check the instructions on how to do it below.
Docs, Sheets, Slides
Open the document you need to add files to and click on the 'Add-ons' -> 'Get add-ons' button on the left top panel.
In the search field type 'Pics.io' and press the 'Search' button. After that click on '+' and proceed with choosing the necessary Google account.
Then a new add-on 'Pics.io for Google Docs (Sheets, Slides)’ will appear in the Add-ons menu.
Click on 'Add image' and on the right, you will see a panel where you can log in to your Pics.io account and search for the necessary asset.
Mouse over the asset you want to add and click on the ‘Insert’ button.*
How can I navigate through my assets in Pics.io add-ons?
It is possible to open a corresponding collection in the Pics.io plugin. Just click on your library name to open the collection tree.
Besides, you may click on the 'Advanced' button to open search filters or use specific search queries to locate the necessary assets. All the criteria (except keywords and custom fields) available in your Pics.io account can be used while searching in Pics.io add-ons for Google Workspace tools.
Here are short videos displaying how you can insert images to your Google Slides/Docs/Sheets from Pics.io:
Google Slides
NB! The plugin only allows you to upload images, not the whole presentation.
Google Docs
Google Sheets
Google Forms
Open your Google Form, click on the ‘More’ button on the top right corner and find the Add-ons option.
Once a new window appears, type ‘Pics.io’ in the search field and click on ‘+’ next to the Pics.io extension.
After it is installed, just click on the button ‘Add-ons’ on the right top panel and choose ‘Pics.io for Google Forms’ -> ‘Add image’.
After you have logged into your Pics.io account from the add-on for Docs (Sheets, Slides, Forms), there is no need to do it again when you open another document and start working with it. You will be automatically logged into your Pics.io account when you open the Pics.io add-on.
That’s all! All the changes made in Google Docs (Sheets, Slides, Forms) are saved automatically, with a revision history keeping track of changes.
NB! Currently, we don't have direct integration with Google Sites, so thumbnails of your Pics.io assets cannot be displayed on Sites. If you're using this functionality and it's crucial for you to be able to see thumbnails, please contact us at support@pics.io for further discussion.