Here’s an example dataset with image URLs that you can use to demonstrate displaying images in Power BI:
Dataset Example: Animals with Image URLs
| Animal Name | Description | Image URL |
|---|---|---|
| Cat | Domestic feline | https://cdn2.thecatapi.com/images/MTY3ODIyMQ.jpg |
| Dog | Domestic canine | https://images.dog.ceo/breeds/hound-afghan/n02088094_1003.jpg |
| Elephant | Large mammal | https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/37/African_Bush_Elephant.jpg |
| Panda | Giant panda bear | https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0f/Grosser_Panda.JPG |
| Tiger | Wild feline predator | https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/56/Tiger.50.jpg |
Steps to Use in Power BI:
- Copy the table above into a CSV or Excel file.
- Load the dataset into Power BI using Get Data.
- Set the Image URL column’s data category to Image URL:
- Go to Data View.
- Select the Image URL column.
- In the Column Tools ribbon, set Data Category to Image URL.
- Add the Animal Name and Image URL columns to a Table Visual.
This will display each animal’s name alongside its corresponding image in the table.
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