Step-by-Step Guide to Uploading Menus and Photos to Google Business Profiles

Here is a step-by-step guide to uploading menus and photos to your Google Business Profile (GBP):

Uploading Menus to Google Business Profile

1. Sign in to your Google Business Profile
   Use your Google account that has manager or owner access to your business profile.

2. Go to your Business Profile dashboard
   You can access this by searching your business name on Google or visiting business.google.com and selecting your business.

3. Select "Edit menu"
   This option allows you to manage your restaurant’s menu directly within your profile.

4. Upload menu photos or PDFs

   • Click on Photos of menu at the top.
   • Use Select photos or a PDF to upload your menu file from your device. You can drag and drop files as well.
   • Alternatively, you can take a high-resolution photo of your physical menu and upload it.

5. (Optional) Use Google’s AI menu generation feature

   • After uploading a high-res menu photo, select Generate a menu.
   • Google’s AI will extract menu items, descriptions, and prices from the image.
   • Review and edit the extracted menu for accuracy before publishing.
     Note: This feature is experimental and may not be available in all regions.

6. Publish your menu
   Once you confirm the menu details, publish it to your profile so customers can view it.

Uploading Photos to Google Business Profile

1. Sign in to your Google Business Profile account
   Use the Google account linked to your business.

2. Navigate to the Photos section

   • On desktop, go to your Business Profile dashboard and click the Photos tab on the left menu.
   • On mobile, open the Google Maps app, tap Business, then tap More > Add photo to upload photos.

3. Add photos

   • Click or tap Add photo or Add photos.
   • Select photos from your device or drag and drop them.
   • Upload photos such as cover photo, logo, interior, exterior, team, products, and menu photos to showcase your business effectively.

4. Optimize photo types

   • Cover photo: The main image shown in search results; should be high-quality and representative of your business.
   • Profile photo: Usually your logo, appears next to your business name.
   • Additional photos: Show your products, team, and environment to attract customers.

5. Arrange and manage photos

   • You can delete old photos and upload new ones to keep your profile fresh.
   • Set your preferred cover photo by deleting the current one and uploading a new image.

6. Photo guidelines

   • Use JPG or PNG format, size between 10 KB and 5 MB, recommended resolution around 720 px tall.
   • Photos should be authentic and high quality, avoiding heavy editing or misleading images.

Summary Table

This process ensures your Google Business Profile is visually appealing and informative, helping attract more customers.