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Product images with Google Images

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Finding a product photo for every item in a large catalogue takes time. Odoo Sales can fetch images automatically from Google, based on each product’s barcode, once the Google Custom Search API is configured.

Before you start

Free Google accounts allow up to 100 image queries per day. A billing upgrade is needed for higher volumes.

How to set up the Google API

  1. On the Google Cloud Platform, create or select a project and go to Credentials > Create Credentials > API Key. Copy and save the key.
  2. Search for Custom Search API and click Enable.

How to set up a Programmable Search Engine

  1. Go to Google Programmable Search Engine and click Get Started.
  1. Name the search engine, define what it should search (for example, google.com), and enable both Image Search and SafeSearch.
  2. On the confirmation page, click Customize, and under Overview > Basic, copy the Search Engine ID.

How to configure Odoo

  1. In Odoo, go to Settings, scroll to Integrations, and enable Google Images, then click Save.
  2. Enter the saved API Key and Search Engine ID, then click Save again.

How to assign product images

  1. Go to Sales > Products > Products, or Sales > Products > Product Variants.
  2. Open a product or variant that has a barcode but no image. Only eligible items are processed this way.
  3. Click the Action icon and select the Google Images option to fetch and assign an image.

Frequently asked questions

How many free image searches do I get per day?

Free Google accounts allow up to 100 image queries per day. A billing upgrade is needed for more.

Which products qualify for automatic images?

Only products with a barcode and no existing image are processed, and for variants, only eligible variants are considered.

Do I need both an API key and a Search Engine ID?

Yes, both are required in the Odoo settings to enable Google Images.

Need help?

Need help setting up product images in Odoo Sales? Contact support@thoughtlogik.com or see our Odoo implementation services.

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