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2025-10-29

How to Automatically Generate Images with OpenAI from Google Sheets Data

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Do you want to automatically generate images using data from Google Sheets? 

Simply enter the necessary information into Google Sheets, and OpenAI will generate images automatically, updating the sheet for easy management. 

In this article, we’ll walk you through the process of setting up this integration between Google Sheets and OpenAI for automatic image generation.

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In this guide, you'll learn the step-by-step process of how to use Yoom to automatically generate image with OpenAI from Google Sheets data and update the URL in the sheet

  • Anyone who wants to use Google Sheets and OpenAI to streamline their workflow. 
  • Professionals who want to automate image creation for campaigns or promotional materials using data from Google Sheets
  • Teams looking to streamline the process of generating visuals, such as infographics or social media images, from structured data.
  • Those who need to quickly generate product images or promotional assets from a list of specifications stored in Google Sheets
  • Anyone who wants to automate the creation of visuals for reports, presentations, or team collaborations.

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Yoom offers ready-made templates for easy setup. Click the "Try it" button to get started now!


■Overview

This flow generates images using OpenAI from the content added to Google Sheets and updates the obtained URL in Google Sheets.

■Recommended for

1. Those who utilize Google Sheets for business

・Team leaders who conduct Q&A in real-time using the comment feature

・Sales representatives who edit documents while on the go

2. Companies that utilize OpenAI for business

・Marketing department personnel who generate image ads for campaigns

・Administrative staff using it for data analysis

■Benefits of using this template

Google Sheets reflects edits immediately, making it suitable as a tool for sharing the latest information with the team.
However, manually entering the content added to Google Sheets into OpenAI is labor-intensive and may promote inefficient work practices.

This flow is effective for those looking to automate where possible to improve work efficiency.
By automatically inputting content added to Google Sheets into OpenAI and generating images, it eliminates the hassle of manual entry.
Additionally, by using the registered content as a reference, it prevents errors from manual work.

■Notes

・Please integrate both Google Sheets and OpenAI with Yoom.

🚀 Let’s Set Up a Flowbot to Generate Images from Google Sheets Data

Let's walk through how to set up a flow that automatically generates an image using OpenAI from data in Google Sheets and automatically updates the URL in the sheet.

⏱️ Setup time: 10 minutes

🔧 What You’ll Need

  • A free Yoom account
  • Access to Google Sheets and OpenAI

If you don’t have a Yoom account yet, register now using this registration form!

⚠️ Note: To run ChatGPT (OpenAI) actions, you’ll need a paid OpenAI API plan. Make sure you have your payment set up ready for smoother transactions when the API usage fees are incurred. For more details, visit OpenAI API Pricing.

Step 1: Register Apps in Yoom

After logging into Yoom, navigate to "My Apps" from the left-side menu and click "+ Add".

Connecting Google Sheets

☝️ Tip: To test the flow settings, you'll need to prepare a Google Sheet database in advance. While the content entered can be temporary, it’s important to create the necessary columns and fields in the sheet to ensure that the data can be properly processed.

Search for Google Sheets and click on it. 

Log in using your Google account to link with Yoom.

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Connecting OpenAI

Search for OpenAI and click on it. 

Enter the account name.
Use a name that's easy to recognize, such as your company name or the person responsible for the account.

To get your access token, follow the instructions in this guide.

Once all the required fields are filled in, click "Add" to complete registration.

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Step 2: Copy the Template

Click the "Try It" button to copy the pre-built template into your project.


■Overview

This flow generates images using OpenAI from the content added to Google Sheets and updates the obtained URL in Google Sheets.

■Recommended for

1. Those who utilize Google Sheets for business

・Team leaders who conduct Q&A in real-time using the comment feature

・Sales representatives who edit documents while on the go

2. Companies that utilize OpenAI for business

・Marketing department personnel who generate image ads for campaigns

・Administrative staff using it for data analysis

■Benefits of using this template

Google Sheets reflects edits immediately, making it suitable as a tool for sharing the latest information with the team.
However, manually entering the content added to Google Sheets into OpenAI is labor-intensive and may promote inefficient work practices.

This flow is effective for those looking to automate where possible to improve work efficiency.
By automatically inputting content added to Google Sheets into OpenAI and generating images, it eliminates the hassle of manual entry.
Additionally, by using the registered content as a reference, it prevents errors from manual work.

■Notes

・Please integrate both Google Sheets and OpenAI with Yoom.

Click "Try this template".

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Click "OK" and give the Flowbot a name to recognize.

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The template will be copied to your "My Project".

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Step 3: Set Up Google Sheets Trigger Action

Click on the trigger action with the Google Sheets icon.

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The next screen is pre-configured. You can change the title if you want. 

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Then, set your trigger interval (how often you want Yoom to check Google Sheets for new updates).
It can be set to 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or 60 minutes. We recommend setting the trigger to the shortest activation interval available for your plan. 

⚠️ Note: The trigger interval varies depending on your Yoom plan. Be sure to check your current plan’s limit.

Select the Spreadsheet ID and the Sheet ID from the displayed options. 

Scroll down to enter the table range (start), table range (end), and the column that contains unique values

📚 Reference: For more details on table range settings, check this guide.

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For the Column with Unique Values, make sure to select a column with no duplicate values in this column. If there are duplicates, the process may not work correctly. 

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Once all the required fields are filled, click "Test" to check for errors.
If the test is successful, the retrieved value will be updated.

If there are no issues, click “Save”. 

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Step 4: Generate Images with OpenAI

Click on the action with the OpenAI icon. 

The next screen is pre-configured. You can change the title if you want. 

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On the next page, configure the settings for generating the image.

The prompt serves as a guide for the image generation process, so be sure to incorporate the retrieved values from the previous step. 

📚 Reference: For more details on retrieved values and how to set them up, see the guide here.

Adjust the number of images, image size, and the format as needed. 

Once all settings are configured, click “Test” to verify the setup

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For this example, we specified to generate 5 images. So you’ll see 5 image URLs appear in the retrieved values. 

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If the test succeeds, click “Save”.

Step 5: Update Record in Google Sheets

Click on the action with the Google Sheets icon. 

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Select Spreadsheet ID:
Choose the Spreadsheet ID from the displayed options.

Select Tab Name:
Choose the Tab Name where the data will be stored.

Define Table Range (Optional):
You can optionally specify the Table Range where data will be saved.

📚 Reference: For more details on table range settings, check this guide.

Then click “Next”.

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① Set Conditions to Find Records to Update
Choose the conditions that must be met for the record to be updated. The tool will find the first matching record and update it. If multiple records match, only the first one in the list will be updated.

② Map the Data
Click on each item field and assign the corresponding data from the retrieved value to each field.

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Step 6: Activate the Flowbot

Toggle the "Trigger On" button to activate your flow!
Check if the Flowbot you set up is working properly.

That’s it! 🎉 The Flowbot is now complete!


■Overview

This flow generates images using OpenAI from the content added to Google Sheets and updates the obtained URL in Google Sheets.

■Recommended for

1. Those who utilize Google Sheets for business

・Team leaders who conduct Q&A in real-time using the comment feature

・Sales representatives who edit documents while on the go

2. Companies that utilize OpenAI for business

・Marketing department personnel who generate image ads for campaigns

・Administrative staff using it for data analysis

■Benefits of using this template

Google Sheets reflects edits immediately, making it suitable as a tool for sharing the latest information with the team.
However, manually entering the content added to Google Sheets into OpenAI is labor-intensive and may promote inefficient work practices.

This flow is effective for those looking to automate where possible to improve work efficiency.
By automatically inputting content added to Google Sheets into OpenAI and generating images, it eliminates the hassle of manual entry.
Additionally, by using the registered content as a reference, it prevents errors from manual work.

■Notes

・Please integrate both Google Sheets and OpenAI with Yoom.

💡 Other Automation Examples Using Google Sheets and OpenAI

By using Google Sheets and OpenAI, you can unlock a wide range of automation possibilities that simplify your workflows. Here are some examples you can explore for your next automation!

Automation Examples with Google Sheets and OpenAI


■Overview


The workflow "Transcribe and Summarize Dropbox Audio Files with OpenAI and Add to Google Sheets" is a business workflow that streamlines the management and utilization of audio data. Audio files uploaded to Dropbox are automatically transcribed, summarized using OpenAI's AI summarization feature, and the results are automatically added to Google Sheets. This eliminates the need for manual data organization, allowing for smooth information management on spreadsheets.


■Recommended for

  • Those who have many audio files saved in Dropbox and want to efficiently transcribe and summarize them
  • Business professionals who want to automate information organization and analysis using OpenAI's AI summarization feature
  • Those who manage data using Google Sheets and want to automate their workflow
  • Team leaders or managers who spend a lot of time on manual transcription and data entry
  • Corporate personnel who want to streamline report creation and analysis tasks by utilizing audio data

■Benefits of Using This Template

  • Time-saving: Automating the process from transcribing audio files to summarizing and adding them to spreadsheets reduces the time spent on manual work.
  • Improved data management: Automatic data addition to Google Sheets makes centralized information management easier.
  • Increased accuracy: AI-based transcription and summarization reduce human errors and maintain accurate data.

Automation Examples Using Google Sheets

Create a Document When a Row is Added in Google Sheets


■Overview

This is a flow to create a contract in Deel when a row is added in Google Sheets.

With Yoom, you can easily achieve this flow without any programming, as it allows for integration between apps.

■Recommended for

1. Those who manage employee or employment contract information in Google Sheets

・Those who want to quickly reflect registered information in other tools

・Those who want to efficiently manage HR while maintaining data integrity


2. Those who use Deel for business

・Those who manage information of overseas personnel in Deel

・Those who want to reduce the time spent on contract creation

・Those who want to prevent issues caused by missing or incorrect contract entries

■Benefits of using this template

With this flow, when new employee information is registered in Google Sheets, a contract is automatically created in Deel.

This eliminates the need for double entry, reducing the time required for contract creation and allowing for a smoother process up to the conclusion.

Additionally, it helps prevent omissions and transcription errors, reducing the risk of issues arising.

■Notes

・Please integrate both Google Sheets and Deel with Yoom.

・You can select the trigger interval from 5, 10, 15, 30, or 60 minutes.

・Please note that the shortest trigger interval varies depending on the plan.


■Overview

This is a flow that creates a purchase order in Xero when a row is added to a Google Spreadsheet.

By using Yoom, you can easily connect apps without the need for programming.

■Recommended for

1. Those who manage order information using Google Spreadsheets

・Those who manage order information in Google Spreadsheets but find manual input cumbersome

・Those who want to automatically link to other systems when an order is added

2. Companies using Xero for accounting management

・Those who manage invoices and purchase orders in Xero and struggle with data integration with spreadsheets

・Those who want to quickly create purchase orders based on Google Spreadsheet data to improve operational efficiency

■Benefits of using this template

By linking Google Spreadsheets and Xero, the creation of purchase orders is automated, improving work efficiency.
This reduces manual input errors and increases accuracy.

Additionally, since purchase orders are automatically created just by adding a row to the Google Spreadsheet, operations proceed quickly.
You can save working time, allowing you to allocate resources to other important tasks.

■Notes

・Please connect both Google Spreadsheets and Xero with Yoom.

・You can select the trigger interval from 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or 60 minutes.

・Please note that the shortest trigger interval varies depending on the plan.


■Overview

This is a flow to create invoices in Harvest when a row is updated in Google Sheets.

With Yoom, you can easily achieve this flow without any programming, as it allows for integration between apps.

■Recommended for

1. Those who use Google Sheets for business

・Those who manage project expenses and billing information in Google Sheets

・Those who want to link registered information to other tools and utilize it for subsequent tasks such as report creation


2. Those who use Harvest for business

・Those who want to reduce the hassle and errors of manual data entry

・Those who want to streamline invoice issuance using Harvest's time management features

■Benefits of using this template

By implementing this flow, when the status of project expenses or billing is updated in Google Sheets, invoice creation in Harvest is automatically completed.

Invoices are automatically issued just by updating the status at necessary times, such as project completion or interim closing, preventing delays or omissions in issuance.

Additionally, since manual input at the time of issuance is not required, the risk of human errors such as transcription mistakes can be minimized.

■Notes

・Please link both Google Sheets and Harvest with Yoom.

・Triggers can be set to activate at intervals of 5, 10, 15, 30, or 60 minutes.

・Please note that the shortest activation interval varies depending on the plan.

Update Contact Information When a Row is Updated in Google Sheets


■Overview

This is a flow that updates ClickSend contacts when a row is updated in Google Sheets.

By using Yoom, you can easily integrate apps without the need for programming.

■Recommended for

1. Those who manage data using Google Sheets

・Those who manage contact information with Google Sheets as a team but find the update process cumbersome and burdensome

・Those who regularly update new contact information and struggle to maintain accurate data

2. Those who use ClickSend to contact customers or clients

・Those who manage a large amount of contact information using ClickSend and want to update information efficiently

・Those who find manual updates of contact information tedious and want to automate the process for smoother operation

■Benefits of using this template

By integrating Google Sheets with ClickSend, you can automate the process of updating contacts.
This eliminates the need for manual work and saves time.

Additionally, it becomes easier to maintain the latest contact information, preventing communication errors and issues caused by outdated information.
This kind of automation improves operational efficiency, allowing you to focus on other important tasks.

Furthermore, it enables quick responses based on accurate information, leading to improved customer satisfaction.

■Notes

・Please integrate both Google Sheets and ClickSend with Yoom.

・You can select the trigger interval from 5, 10, 15, 30, or 60 minutes.

・Please note that the shortest trigger interval varies depending on the plan.


■Overview

This is a flow that updates contact information in Freshsales when a row is updated in Google Sheets.

With Yoom, you can easily achieve this flow without any programming, as it allows for seamless integration between applications.

■Recommended for

1. Those who use Google Sheets for business

・Sales or customer support personnel who manage customer information using Google Sheets

・Those who aim to digitize their sales process starting from Google Sheets


2. Those who use Freshsales for business

・Those who want to reduce the effort of data entry and focus on sales activities

・Those who want to prevent errors from manual transcription and aim for accurate data synchronization

■Benefits of using this template

By implementing this flow, when customer information is updated in Google Sheets, it is automatically reflected in Freshsales contacts.

Eliminating the need for manual transcription prevents human errors such as input mistakes and missed updates, allowing for smooth sharing of the latest information with team members.

■Notes

・Please integrate both Google Sheets and Freshsales with Yoom.

・The trigger can be set to activate at intervals of 5, 10, 15, 30, or 60 minutes.

・Please note that the shortest activation interval varies depending on the plan.


■Overview

This is a flow to update contact information in Front when a row is updated in Google Sheets.

By using Yoom, you can easily connect apps without programming.

■Recommended for

1. Those who manage data with Google Sheets

・Those who manage data using Google Sheets in their daily work but find updating contact information cumbersome

・Those considering implementing an efficient workflow linked with Google Sheets data

2. Those who use Front as a customer management tool

・Those who manage customer information using Front but find manual updates time-consuming

・Those who want sales and support team members to quickly share consistent and up-to-date customer information

■Benefits of using this template

By linking Google Sheets and Front, managing contact information becomes smoother.
Every time customer information is updated in Google Sheets, the contact information in Front is automatically updated, reducing the risk of double entry or missed updates.
This allows sales and support teams to always have the latest customer information, enabling quick and accurate responses.

Additionally, eliminating the need for manual data entry saves time and effort, improving work efficiency.

■Notes

・Please connect Yoom with both Google Sheets and Front.

・You can select the trigger interval from 5, 10, 15, 30, or 60 minutes.

・Please note that the shortest trigger interval varies depending on the plan.

Add A Record to Google Sheets When a Schedule is Added


■Overview

This is a flow that adds a record to Google Sheets when an appointment is registered in Calendly.

■Recommended for
1. Those who create and manage appointments with Calendly

・Sales representatives or assistants creating meetings with clients

・Customer service personnel planning and managing webinars

・Recruiters scheduling interviews

・Administrative staff managing schedules using digital tools

2. Those who manage data using Google Sheets

・Personnel from companies with many branches where face-to-face information sharing is difficult

・Administrative staff entering information into data simultaneously with multiple people

・Administrative staff managing data and files using digital tools

3. Those who want to eliminate input effort and automate processes

・Small business owners aiming to reduce manual input and improve efficiency

・Administrative staff handling a large amount of input tasks

・Marketing personnel conducting operations using digital tools

■Benefits of using this template

・Automatically adding records to Google Sheets from Calendly registrations eliminates manual input, leading to improved efficiency.

・Automating registration to Google Sheets prevents omissions, ensuring reliable sales approaches.

・As Google Sheets is updated simultaneously with appointment registration, you can always check the latest information.

・Managing information in Google Sheets enhances transparency and strengthens team collaboration.

・Using Google Sheets allows multiple people to view and edit simultaneously, enabling real-time information sharing.

■Notes

・Please integrate both Calendly and Google Sheets with Yoom.


■Overview

The workflow "Add events created in Google Calendar to Google Sheets" streamlines schedule management.
By managing Google Calendar information as data, it becomes easier to search past records.

■Recommended for

  • Those who use Google Calendar for schedule management
  • Those who want to keep track of daily events and manage them in a spreadsheet
  • Those who want to share schedules with a team and respond quickly
  • Those who want to regularly reflect Google Calendar information in a spreadsheet
  • Those who find manual data entry cumbersome
  • Those who want to prevent missed appointments and input errors, and manage schedules efficiently

■Benefits of using this template

By linking Google Calendar and Google Sheets, adding events becomes smoother. This supports efficient schedule management and planned business execution.
Additionally, since events are automatically added to Google Sheets, cumbersome manual input tasks are eliminated, reducing the burden.

Furthermore, being able to check multiple events at once makes information sharing among members easier, strengthening the collaboration of the entire team.
Using this system increases work efficiency and provides more time to focus on other important tasks, thereby improving productivity.

Automation Examples Using OpenAI

Generate Responses and Send Emails When Form Response is Submitted


■Overview
The flow "Generate responses to Zoho Forms content using OpenAI and send them via email" is a business workflow that analyzes and responds to data received from Zoho Forms using OpenAI, and automatically sends the responses via email.
This enables quick and accurate responses, improving operational efficiency.

■Recommended for

  • Personnel managing customer inquiries using Zoho Forms
  • Sales and support teams looking to save time on response creation and improve operational efficiency
  • Administrators of companies aiming to optimize business workflows by promoting automation through integration with OpenAI

■Benefits of using this template

  • Save time by automating response creation
  • Provide consistently high-quality responses
  • Streamline the email sending process for quick responses

■Overview  
The workflow "Generate responses with OpenAI and send emails when a form is answered" automatically creates responses based on the information received from the form and sends them via email.
This enables fast and accurate communication, supporting the efficiency of operations.

■Recommended for  

  • Support staff who receive inquiries from customers using Yoom forms  
  • Marketing personnel who want to respond quickly to feedback and survey results  
  • IT administrators who want to automate and streamline business processes using AI  
  • Business people who want to reduce routine email response tasks and focus on other important tasks

■Benefits of using this template  

  • Save time with automated email responses, improving operational efficiency  
  • Enhance customer satisfaction with high-quality response generation by OpenAI  
  • Enable consistent responses, maintaining brand image  
  • Reduce human errors and achieve accurate information delivery

■Overview
The flow of "Generating responses to Google Form content using OpenAI and sending emails" is a business workflow that streamlines inquiry handling and automatic replies to survey results.
Data received through Google Forms is analyzed and generated by OpenAI, and responses are automatically sent to specified email addresses.
This enables fast and consistent communication.

■Recommended for those who

  • are support staff receiving inquiries from customers using Google Forms
  • want to provide automatic feedback based on survey results as marketing personnel
  • are business owners of small to medium-sized enterprises looking to improve efficiency by reducing time spent on manual responses
  • are IT personnel aiming to generate more advanced responses using OpenAI

■Benefits of using this template

  • Automation of response creation: OpenAI generates appropriate responses, saving effort.
  • Quick inquiry handling: Automatic email responses can be sent, leading to improved customer satisfaction.
  • Improved operational efficiency: Reduces manual response tasks, allowing focus on other important tasks.

👏 Benefits of Integrating Google Sheets with OpenAI

Benefit 1: Save Time & Improve Efficiency

Integrating Google Sheets with OpenAI allows you to automatically generate image ideas for ad campaigns by simply entering the required details into Google Sheets. For example, if a promotion needs to be launched all of a sudden,  AI can quickly generate images to get started with the idea. By managing image data in Google Sheets, you can reduce the risk of losing image files, making management better.

Benefit 2: Easier Image Sharing and Collaboration

Effective communication is key to any project. By integrating Google Sheets with OpenAI, generated images can automatically be added to the sheet and shared with the team in real time. 

For example, when a new image is generated, it’s immediately available in Google Sheets for team members to view and comment on. This makes it easier for everyone to provide feedback and align ideas, speeding up project progress and saving time.

📖 Summary

In this article, we covered how to set up the integration between Google Sheets and OpenAI to create an image via OpenAI from the content in Google Sheets and store the resulting URL in the sheet. 

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About the Author
n.watanabe
n.watanabe
With five years of experience as an SEO writer, I continue to write with the motto of being "easy to read" and "easy to understand." I want to convey the convenience of Yoom, which allows app integration without programming knowledge, to as many people as possible!
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