How to Sync WooCommerce Product Featured image, Image ALT, and Gallery images with Google Sheets

Before we start, please ensure both Stock Sync with Google Sheets Free and Ultimate versions are installed and activated on your site.

Next, go to your WP Dashboard → Stock Sync Settings, then enable both “Display product images in Google Sheets” and the “Featured image” option. Finally, click Save & Sync.

Now, go to the connected spreadsheet, and you’ll find a new column for adding product featured images. You can use this column to paste image links you want to sync with WooCommerce products.

That’s it. Once you paste a link, it will be formatted and automatically sync with your WooCommerce store.

Bonus Tip: You can update and sync multiple product images at the same time using our bulk editing feature.

Add Image ALT Text from FlexStock to WooCommerce Products #

Adding image ALT text to your WooCommerce product images is important for both accessibility and SEO. ALT text helps search engines understand your images and improves the experience for users who rely on screen readers.

With the FlexStock Plugin for WooCommerce, you can manage product image ALT text directly from Google Sheets and sync it to your WooCommerce store.

Follow the steps below to set it up.

Step 1: Go to Your FlexStock Plugin Settings #

Go to your FlexStock Plugin settings from the WordPress dashboard.

Make sure the Image Alt Text column is enabled for your connected Google Sheet. If needed, click Save & Sync so the column appears in your sheet.

Step 2: Locate the ImageALT Column in Google Sheets #

In your connected Google Sheet, look for the ImageALT column. This is the column where you will enter the ALT text for your WooCommerce product images.

Step 3: Add ALT Text in the ImageALT Column #

Enter the ALT text for each product image inside the ImageALT column.

Step 4: Save and Sync the Sheet #

After entering the ALT text in the ImageALT column, save your changes in Google Sheets.

If your FlexStock setup syncs automatically, the ALT text will be sent to WooCommerce based on your sync schedule.

Step 5: Verify the ALT Text in the WordPress Media Library #

Once the sync is complete, go to your WordPress Dashboard and open the Media Library.

Select the product image you updated and check the Alt Text field.

You should see the ALT text from the ImageALT column added there.

This confirms that FlexStock has successfully synced the image ALT text from Google Sheets to WooCommerce/WordPress Media Library.

Product Gallery Image Sync #

The Gallery Image Sync feature lets you manage WooCommerce product gallery images directly from Google Sheets with full two-way sync (WordPress ↔ Sheets). You can add, update, remove, or replace images in the spreadsheet, and all changes automatically sync back to your WooCommerce store, enabling efficient, large-scale product image management without editing each product individually in WordPress.

To access this feature: #

WordPress Dashboard → FlexStock Settings → Display Product in Google Sheets → Gallery Image Toggle

Once enabled, additional configuration options become available for managing gallery image columns.

Configure Gallery Image Columns #

You can define how many gallery image columns should be created in your Google Sheet.

• Default: 2 columns
• Minimum: 1 column
• Maximum: 10 columns

When configured, FlexStock will generate columns in your sheet, such as:

• Gallery 1
• Gallery 2
• Gallery 3
• … up to your selected limit

Please Note: FlexStock strictly follows the configured column limit: #

• If you set 3 gallery columns, only the first 3 images will be synced.
• Any additional images beyond the configured limit (e.g., 4th, 5th image) will be ignored in the spreadsheet.

Example: if a product has 5 gallery images, but the limit is set to 2, only the first 2 images will appear in Google Sheets.

Use Cases #

• Fast Product Updates for Campaigns: Easily replace or update product gallery images during sales, seasonal campaigns, or promotions. Sync changes instantly to WooCommerce.
• Inventory & Catalog Refresh: Quickly update product visuals when new stock arrives or product designs change, ensuring your store always shows the latest images.
• Centralized Product Data Control: Maintain a single source of truth in Google Sheets where product information and gallery images can be edited and automatically reflected in your store.

Important Notes #

• The ImageALT column is used to update image ALT text.
• ALT text is synced to the image’s Alt Text field in the Media Library.
• Product images must already exist in WooCommerce / WordPress.
• Use clear and relevant descriptions for the best SEO and accessibility results.
• This will only work if your sync direction is set to Bidirectional/Google Sheets → WooCommerce.