Quick answer
To create a gallery view in Notion, open a page or existing database, click the + next to your current view tab, then select Gallery from the layout menu. Notion displays each entry as a visual card, and you can customize card size, cover images, and grouping to organize your content.
Steps at a glance
- Create a new page or open an existing database.
- Click the + next to your current view tab.
- Select Gallery from the view type menu.
- Choose card preview: page cover, content, or none.
- Adjust card size to small, medium, or large.
- Apply filters or grouping to organize entries.
- Share the gallery or add members to collaborate.
Summary
Gallery view turns a Notion database into a visual grid of cards, ideal for mood boards, recipe collections, or team directories. Each card links to its own page, so you can pair a striking cover image with detailed content underneath.
Step-by-step guide
Step 1
Start with a page or database
Open a new or existing page in your workspace, or navigate to a database you already use. If you don't have one yet, follow the steps to create a database first, since gallery is just a different way to view that same data.
Step 2
Add a gallery view
Click the + icon next to the name of your current view tab, near the top of the page. A dropdown appears listing all view types available in Notion.
Step 3
Select Gallery from the menu
Choose Gallery from the list of view options. Notion instantly converts your entries into cards arranged in a grid, using the same underlying data as your table or list.
Step 4
Customize what shows on each card
Click the three-dot icon at the top right of the gallery to open its settings menu, then go to the Layout section. Here you can choose whether cards display a page cover, the page's content, or nothing at all, and you can pull cover images directly from Unsplash without leaving Notion.
Step 5
Pick a card size
In the same Layout section, set your card size to small, medium, or large depending on how much detail you want visible at a glance. Larger cards work well for photo-heavy galleries, while smaller cards fit more entries on screen.
Step 6
Filter, group, and sort entries
Use the Filter section to narrow down which cards appear, and the Group by option to organize cards by a property like status or category. This is especially useful for larger databases where you only want to see relevant entries at a time.
Step 7
Fill in cards and share the gallery
Click into any card to open its page and add details, then use add images to a Notion page if you want richer visuals beyond the cover. Once your gallery looks the way you want, use the Share button to invite collaborators or add members to your workspace.
Why this matters
You're building a portfolio, recipe box, or team directory and a plain list feels flat. Switching to gallery view gives every entry a visual card with a cover image, making the database easier to browse, present to clients, and share with teammates.
Frequently asked questions
Can I switch an existing table or list to gallery view without losing data?
Yes. Adding a gallery view doesn't delete or change your data; it just displays the same database entries as cards. You can switch back to table or list view at any time.
Does gallery view work on the Notion mobile app?
Yes, gallery view displays the same way on mobile as on desktop, with cards arranged in a scrollable grid. You can add, edit, and open cards from your phone or tablet.
Can I use a template to speed up building a gallery?
Yes. You can apply a page template to new gallery cards so each entry starts with the same structure, such as a recipe format or project brief.
Is gallery view available on Notion's free plan?
Yes, gallery view is a standard view type included in every Notion plan, including the free plan, with no restrictions on the number of galleries you create.
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