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Key Takeaways
- Notion’s gallery view allows you to visually organize and display images, PDFs, and other file types
- Adding pictures to your Notion gallery is a simple drag-and-drop process
- You can customize the size, layout, and cover images of your gallery cards for an optimal viewing experience
Notion is a powerful productivity tool that allows you to organize your notes, tasks, and projects in a visually appealing way. One of its standout features is the gallery view, which enables you to display various types of content, including images, PDFs, and other file types, in a grid-like layout. In this article, we’ll explore how to easily add pictures to your gallery view in Notion, making it a breeze to showcase your visual content.
Setting Up Your Gallery View
Before you can add pictures to your gallery view, you’ll need to create a new page or database in Notion and switch to the gallery view. Here’s how:
- In Notion, create a new page or open an existing one where you want to display your pictures.
- Click on the “Add a view” button at the top of the page.
- Select “Gallery” from the list of available views.
Notion will now display your content in a grid-like layout, with each item represented as a card.
Adding Pictures to Your Gallery
Once you’ve set up your gallery view, adding pictures is a simple drag-and-drop process. You can either upload new images or link to existing ones stored in Notion or elsewhere on the web.
Uploading New Pictures
- In your gallery view, click on the “Add” button at the top of the page.
- Select “Upload” from the dropdown menu.
- Choose the picture(s) you want to add from your local files.
- Notion will automatically create a new card for each uploaded picture in your gallery view.
Linking to Existing Pictures
If you already have pictures stored in Notion or hosted on the web, you can easily link to them in your gallery view:
- In your gallery view, click on the “Add” button at the top of the page.
- Select “Link” from the dropdown menu.
- Paste the URL or Notion link to the picture you want to add.
- Notion will create a new card with the linked picture in your gallery view.
Customizing Your Gallery Cards
Notion allows you to customize the appearance of your gallery cards, making it easy to create a visually appealing and organized display. Here are some customization options:
Adjusting Card Size
- In your gallery view, hover over a card and click on the three dots in the top-right corner.
- Select “Resize” from the dropdown menu.
- Choose the desired size for your card (small, medium, or large).
Changing Card Layout
- In your gallery view, hover over a card and click on the three dots in the top-right corner.
- Select “Layout” from the dropdown menu.
- Choose the desired layout for your card (cover, preview, or preview with properties).
If you’ve chosen the “cover” layout for your cards, you can set a specific image as the cover:
- In your gallery view, hover over a card and click on the three dots in the top-right corner.
- Select “Set cover” from the dropdown menu.
- Choose the image you want to use as the cover for that card.
By following these simple steps, you can easily add pictures to your gallery view in Notion and customize their appearance to create a visually appealing and organized display. Whether you’re showcasing your photography portfolio, creating mood boards, or organizing visual references, Notion’s gallery view is a powerful tool that can help you streamline your workflow and present your content in a compelling way.
