Add photos to an org chart

Written by:  Morgan T
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There are multiple ways to add images to employee shapes. You can import them with your dataset, import image files in bulk from your computer, and add a public image URL to an individual employee shape. 

All images must be uploaded from your computer or linked from a public source.

Plan availability: Free, Individual, Team, and Enterprise.
  • Available on FedRAMP accounts.
    • If you are a FedRAMP user, you can import from Excel or CSV. However, importing from Google Sheets and BambooHR is not available. 
  • Read the Lucid Plans article for more information about what is available on your account or the Upgrade your Lucid account article for instructions to upgrade.

Import photos in a dataset

To import photos with your dataset, follow the steps outlined in the Import an org chart from a CSV, Excel file, or Google Sheet article.

Upload photos from your computer

  1. Hover your cursor over the org chart and select the dotted outline.
  2. In the org chart Context panel to the right, select the Layout tab.
  3. Click to expand the Shape Style menu.
  4. Select Upload Photos.
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  5. Click Choose Files.
    • File names must contain the employees’ names or employee IDs. Names can be separated by hyphens, underscores, or other punctuation.
  6. Choose the files you want to upload and click Open.
  7. Select Upload.

Add a public image URL

  1. Click an employee shape in the org chart.
  2. Select the Layout tab.
  3. Click to expand the Shape Style menu.
  4. Paste a public image URL in the URL field.
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FAQ

Can I change the size of a photo on my org chart?
No. Lucid has several layout options to choose from, but you can't adjust the size of a photo.

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