Learn how you can take a forms submitted pictures, display them directly in a Power BI report and harness full visualization capabilities with Weever.
Outcome this article will help you achieve:
What steps need to be taken in order to display an image in my report?
Proceed with the steps below after you have selected Forms from the query you want to draw data from.
Step 1: Identify and Split the data
Identify the image URL column in Power Query
If a cell only has one URL skip this part. If a cell contains multiple URLs separated by commas, split that column by comma delimiter so they are separated. Right click on the the photo field cell, then: Split Column -> By Delimiter -> Split into Columns) so each URL is its own record.
Step 2: Clean and Load the Data
Ensure you are checking the cells carefully. If the cell has any whitespace before or after the URL you need to trim it.
Right click on the column, then: Transform -> Trim to remove spaces before/after the HTTP.
When all pictures have been split and trimmed, you can load the data by clicking Close & Apply.
Step 3: Visualize and Adjust
In the report view, add the URL column to your visual (table, card, or image visual).
With the column selected, set Data Category to Image URL so Power BI renders it as an image.
Adjust visual settings (image size/width/height, card/table formatting) as needed.
Notes/tips:
- If images are already stored in separate fields (photo1, photo2, ...), they usually come as separate columns — no split required.
- If an image still doesn’t display after setting Image URL, the URL is likely malformed or inaccessible (check trimming, correct protocol, and external access).
And that's it!
Now you can display your submission images directly on your Power BI report!