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How to insert multiple pictures into a Word document

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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:

  1. Place the cursor where you want to insert the pictures, then click Insert > Pictures > This Device.
    Insert Picture From This Device option on the Insert tab on the ribbon
  2. The Insert Picture window will appear. Navigate to the folder containing the images you want to insert, select them, and click Insert.
    Insert Picture window

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.

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  1. Click Kutools > Multi-Picture.
    Multi-Picture option on the Kutools tab on the ribbon
  2. 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.
      Insert Pictures dialog

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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