How to insert multiple pictures into a Word document
Inserting multiple images into a Word document can be time-consuming if done one by one. Fortunately, Word provides a built-in feature to insert pictures manually, and Kutools for Word offers a more efficient way to insert images from multiple folders at once. This guide will walk you through both methods.
Insert pictures from a single folder using Word’s built-in feature
Insert pictures from multiple folders with Kutools for Word
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Insert pictures from a single folder using Word’s built-in feature
You can insert images from a folder into a Word document using the built-in Insert Picture utility. However, this method only allows you to insert images from one folder at a time. Follow these steps:
- Place the cursor where you want to insert the pictures, then click Insert > Pictures > This Device.
- The Insert Picture window will appear. Navigate to the folder containing the images you want to insert, select them, and click Insert.
Notes:
- To insert multiple pictures from the same folder, hold the Ctrl key while selecting images.
- To insert all pictures from the same folder, press Ctrl + A.
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Insert pictures from multiple folders with Kutools for Word
If you need to insert pictures from multiple folders, Kutools for Word is the better option, as Word’s built-in feature only allows inserting images from one folder at a time. With Kutools, you can import images from multiple folders at once, rearrange their order before inserting, and even add the file path of each image as a caption automatically.
- Click Kutools > Multi-Picture.
- The Insert Pictures dialog will appear, where you can:
- Add Files: Select and add one or multiple images from a folder.
- Add Folder: Quickly insert all pictures from a folder.
- Remove: Delete selected images from the list.
- Move Up, Move Down: Adjust the order of selected images before inserting.
- Insert: Click to insert the images in the list into the document.
Note: Under Options, you can choose to insert the file path of each image as a caption by checking the respective box.
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