How Do I Add Images to WordPress?

Adding images to your WordPress blog can be a time-consuming process, but it’s not as difficult as you might think. In this article, we’ll walk you through the basics of adding images to your WordPress blog, from uploading files to using WordPress’ built-in image editor.

Before You Begin

Before you can add images to your WordPress blog, you’ll need to gather some files. You’ll need the image files themselves, as well as any copyright information or licenses associated with them.

If the images you’re adding are for use on your own blog, you’ll also need to provide a link to the source file(s).

1. Uploading Files to Your Blog

The first step in adding images to your WordPress blog is to upload the files themselves. You can do this using any file-sharing or file-storage service, such as Dropbox, Google Drive, or OneDrive.

Once you’ve uploaded the files, you’ll need to grab the URL for each image. You can do this by right-clicking on the image file and selecting “Copy URL.”

2. Opening the Image Editor in WordPress

Now that you’ve got the URLs for your images, you can open the image editor in WordPress. This editor is located in the “Uploads” section of your blog’s admin area.

To open the image editor, click on the “Images” tab in your blog’s admin area, and then click on the “Open editor” link next to the image you want to edit.

3. Modifying the Image’s Properties

Once you’ve opened the image editor, you’ll need to modify its properties. The most important properties to change are the “Title” and “Alt” text fields.

Title: In the “Title” field, you’ll need to provide a title for the image. This title will appear in the image’s title bar and in the blog’s menu bar.

Alt: In the “Alt” text field, you’ll need to provide a secondary title for the image. This text will appear in the image’s description bar and in the blog’s menu bar.

If the image you’re adding is for use on your own blog, you’ll also need to provide a link to the source file(s).

4. Adding the Images to Your Blog

Once you’ve modified the image’s properties, you’ll need to add the image to your blog. To do this, click on the “Add image” button next to the image you want to add.

You’ll then need to provide the URL for the image, as well as any copyright or licensing information.

Finally, you’ll need to provide a title for the image.

Conclusion

Adding images to your WordPress blog can be a time-consuming process, but it’s not as difficult as you might think. In this article, we’ve walked you through the basics of adding images to your WordPress blog, from uploading files to using WordPress’ built-in image editor.