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datagrrl's avatar
datagrrl
Advocate I
9 months ago

Best visual for adding a dynamic image to a report?

Ihave been able to add a dynamic visual. Currently I am using a table to diaply the image from SharePoint. I could probably live with this if I could get rid of the grey line (and format things better).

 

Is there a better visualization to use to display this image? PLease do not suggest anything I need to pay for.

 

Is it possible to do this with the Insert Image in PBI Desktop? I cannot find anywhere where I can tell it the field to use, but I have read that I should be able to use the New Card or the Image visualization, but cannot find the settings to make it work.

 

Any assistance is appreciated. I feel like this should not be this hard.

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6 Replies

  • v-echaithra's avatar
    v-echaithra
    Community Support
    9 months ago

    Hi datagrrl ,

    Power BI now includes a dedicated Image visual that makes it much easier to display images cleanly in reports. Unlike the old “Insert Image” option which is static, the Image visual can be bound to your data model, a web URL, or a local upload. This means you can show dynamic images such as product photos or logos directly from your dataset without relying on tables. The Image visual is free and built‑in no paid custom visuals required. It supports dynamic images from your data model. Make sure you have the latest version of Power BI Desktop installed before proceeding.
    Reference: Create an Image Visual in Power BI - Power BI | Microsoft Learn

    Hope this helps.
    Thank you.

    • datagrrl's avatar
      datagrrl
      Advocate I
      9 months ago

      I do not see the visual referenced in this tutorial. I have updated to the most recent version of PBI Desktop 

       

      • lbendlin's avatar
        lbendlin
        Super User
        9 months ago

        Click the three dots, then "Restore Default visuals".

         

        If it still doesn't appear please mention your Power BI Desktop version.