In 2024, our team at Zoho Sheet focused heavily on innovation—building smarter tools to help you work more efficiently with data, collaborate seamlessly, and simplify repetitive tasks. This year, we’re rolling these updates out gradually to ensure smooth adoption and maximum impact.

To start things off, Zoho introduced the first set of new features for 2025: Data from Picture, Pattern Fill, and Built-in Translation. Each of these tools is powered by AI to save time and cut down on manual work.

Here’s what’s new:

Data from Picture: Turn images into editable data  

No more typing out information from screenshots or printed tables. With the Data from Picture tool, you can upload an image of a table, and Zoho Sheet will automatically extract the data and convert it into a fully editable format.

Why it’s useful:

• Speeds up data entry

• Cuts down on typing errors

• Makes it easy to digitize printed or handwritten data

Pattern Fill: Recognize and complete data patterns  

Introducing Pattern Fill—a smart way to handle repetitive data tasks. Zoho Sheet learns the patterns in your data and automatically fills in the rest. Whether you’re breaking apart names, reformatting dates, or pulling out specific text, Pattern Fill helps you do it with a few clicks.

Why it’s useful:

• Instantly applies changes based on patterns

• No need for complex formulas

• Saves time on routine data cleanups

Built-in Translation: Translate text right in your sheet  

Need to work with content in multiple languages? The Translation feature is here to help. Select the text, pick a language, and your spreadsheet content is translated instantly—without switching between apps.

Why it’s useful:

• Makes collaboration easier across languages

• Avoids back-and-forth with translation tools

• Helps manage multilingual data efficiently