Data Merge Photo Merge Error

[GL Marketing]

Hello, I am having issues with using InDesign's Data Merge function for photos. This is not my first time using this feature. I know the process can be tedious & technical, but it seems that something new has gone wrong.

SYSTEM INFO:

OS: Big Sur (v 11.2.1)

Program: Indesign CC

Feature: Data Merge

ISSUE:

When merging, I am getting an error message for my entire database of photos  Not a single image will preview or merge. I have confirmed the following items:

• All File Paths are formatted correctly (OS specific, Case Sensitive, & Accurate to the folder location)
• Picture Columns are labeled @IMAGE and columns are formatted for Text
  • It seems like excel keeps changing the column formats back to General (maybe that is the issue?)

To troubleshooting I have tried:

• Relabeling Picture Columns as'@Image
  • It seems like excel keeps changing the column formats back to General (maybe that is the issue?)

• I have tried saving the file as a CSV and TXT
• I have tried saving the excel file to my computer vs the network

Nothing has worked! Please Help!

[Laubender]

Hi cher p,

did you resolve your issues with Data Merge and images?

And if so, what was the cause of the problem?

Thanks,
Uwe Laubender

( ACP )