How To Add a Company Logo To Google Sheets? Three Methods

Google Sheets is certainly an incredible and versatile tool for organizing and analyzing your powerful business data.

But let’s face it…..visually, it can be a little bland! 

Adding your company logo can help elevate your spreadsheet from basic and boring to polished, professional, and unmistakably yours.

From client-facing reports to internal dashboards, custom templates, and more, inserting a logo instantly adds professionalism, credibility, and style to your Google Sheets spreadsheet.

And get this, it’s easier than you think!

What’s more, there are three simple ways to add a company logo to your Sheets spreadsheet:

1. Adding your logo to a cell within Google Sheets.
2. Inserting your logo over cells in Google Sheets.
3. Using a Google Sheets icon API.

One of the easiest and most reliable ways to add a logo to your Google Sheet is by simply inserting it directly into a cell.

Known as an in-cell image, this method keeps your logo anchored to the data, moving right along with the chosen cell when you sort, filter, or resize your sheet.

Here’s how to add a company logo to Google Sheets using the in-cell image method:

Click on the cell (where you want your logo to appear).

Go to the top menu and select ‘Insert > Image > Image in cell’ from the drop-down menu.

Drag and drop your logo file or click ‘Browse’ to upload your logo from your computer or Google Drive.

Once added, the image will automatically and neatly fit inside the selected cell.

And it's truly that easy! Your logo is now embedded into your spreadsheet!

The best thing about this method? Google Sheets automatically resizes in-cell images to match the cell’s dimensions, which is especially great for logos.

However, I wouldn’t recommend using this method for large visuals or detailed graphics.

Do you want full control over the size and placement of your logo? The over-cell method is the way to go!

Unlike in-cell images, these floating images sit on top of your spreadsheet grid and are entirely independent of any specific cell.

This means you can place them exactly where you want!

Here’s how to add a company logo to Google Sheets using the over-cell method:

1. Go to the top menu and click ‘Insert > Image > Image over cells’ from the drop-down menu.
2. Upload your logo by dragging it in or clicking ‘Browse’ to locate the file from your computer or Google Drive.
3. Once uploaded, your logo will appear as a floating image on your sheet.
4. Drag it into position (top-left corner, center header space, or anywhere else).
5. Resize the image if required.

This method is perfect for presentations, branded dashboards, or client reports where you want your logo to seriously stand out!

Just keep in mind that because the image isn’t tied to any specific cell, it won’t move with your data if you sort or filter the sheet.

What if you want to embed a tiny, clickable brand icon directly into your spreadsheet without actually uploading any images?

Well, Google has a lesser-known trick up its sleeve! 

By using a hidden favicon API, you can pull in icons from virtually any website to display them in your Google Sheet.

This method is a sleek, interactive way to showcase your company logo, link to social profiles, or provide visual cues for sales prospects or clients.

Here’s how to add a company logo to Google Sheets using the API method:

1. Select the cell where you want the icon to appear.
2. In the formula bar above your spreadsheet cells, type:
   =IMAGE("https://s2.googleusercontent.com/s2/favicons?domain=yourwebsite.com&sz=32")
3. Change the number ‘32’ if you like to adjust the size of the favicon. 
4. Replace yourwebsite.com with the domain name of the site whose favicon you'd like to use.
5. This could be anything from your own company website, a social media platform, or any other relevant URL.
6. Click ‘Enter’ and the favicon will instantly appear in the selected cell.

This trick is perfect for branding dashboards, linking to client websites, or adding visuals to your sheets without cluttering your file with large image uploads!

Check out this step-by-step video tutorial explaining this method in depth.

Want your logo to pop without overwhelming your data? Why not add a background color behind or around the cell containing your logo?

Adding a background color subtly draws the eye to your logo without distracting from your Google Sheets data.

Here’s how you can do it:

1. Select the cell (or group of cells) where your logo lives.
2. Click the ‘Fill color’ icon in the toolbar (the little paint bucket).
3. Choose a shade that complements your logo (light neutrals or soft tones typically work best).

This minor visual tweak helps your logo feel intentionally placed and instantly more polished!

A well-placed logo doesn’t just brand your sheet; it helps organize it, too!

Here are a few smart placement ideas:

Header or footer: Keep your branding consistent across tabs or printed pages.

Section dividers: Use small logos or icons to signal different categories or focus areas.

Report titles: Add a logo in the top-left corner or title section for a professional, ready-to-share look.

The key? Use your logo strategically to enhance the structure and visual clarity of your spreadsheet, not just as decoration!

When thoughtfully placed, adding your logo to Google Sheets can guide the viewer’s eye, reinforce your brand, and add a level of professionalism to your spreadsheet.

With just a bit of planning, your spreadsheet won’t just look good, it will feel cohesive, intentional, and just as polished as any branded report, presentation, or dashboard.

Thanks so much for reading!