Why are covers missing after import?

CSV files cannot contain images directly. For this reason, most CSV imports will show books without covers.

When covers can be imported

  • If the CSV includes a valid image URL, Book Tracker will try to import that cover.
  • If the CSV contains a valid ISBN, Book Tracker will attempt to fetch additional information online during import, including covers.

When covers are missing

  • If the CSV has no ISBN, Book Tracker cannot fetch covers from online databases.
  • If the CSV has no image link, or the link is broken, no cover will be imported.
  • In these cases, the book will appear without a cover.

How to fix it

  1. Manually add a cover
    • Open the book detail page.
    • Open the edit page.
    • Tap on Edit image button.
    • Select an image from your photo library or files.
  2. Re-import with ISBNs
    • Make sure your CSV has an ISBN column filled.
    • Re-import: Book Tracker will automatically try to fetch covers online.

⚠️ Without ISBN or a valid image URL, covers must be added manually.