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AnishPNair
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Viewing Images in SQL Server

Hi All,

 

I have image data stored as nvarchar(max) in SQL Server table which i imported into Power BI desktop . I am not able to view the image in Power BI. Please Help

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amitchandak
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@AnishPNair , Please refer to the suggestion from @Mahesh0016 First, if that does not work, then refer to the video from Guyinacube, if that can help

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q82yzcfkqAc

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amitchandak
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@AnishPNair , Please refer to the suggestion from @Mahesh0016 First, if that does not work, then refer to the video from Guyinacube, if that can help

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q82yzcfkqAc

Share with Power BI Enthusiasts: Full Power BI Video (20 Hours) YouTube
Microsoft Fabric Series 60+ Videos YouTube
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Mahesh0016
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Hello @AnishPNair ,
Good Morning

 

after import data >> Select URl Column >> Top Bar in column Tools  >> Data Category >> Select as Image URl .

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