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Managing Media

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Uploading Images and Videos Adding Media to Content Organizing Media Files in the Library

Uploading Images and Videos

Desmond Teh

Last Update pre 2 meseca

Uploading Images

1. To add an image, go to the page or post where you want to insert an image or picture.
2. Place your cursor on the section of the page where you would like the image to go. Next, click the plus sign + icon.
3. Under Blocks selection, scroll down to Media, then select Image.

4. There are a few different ways you can add an image.

  • You can use an image you have already uploaded to your media library already, making it easier and faster to locate.

  • Or, you can upload a new image from your computer anytime.

  • You can also link an image using a URL.

5. Once you have chosen your image (s), you can add the attachment details if you want to add a caption, which is recommended depending on the needs of your website.
6. Feel free to customize and use the display settings. This includes alignment features, size of the image features, and so much more.

Uploading Videos

First, you need to get to the heart of your WordPress site – the dashboard. Once you’re in the dashboard, look to the left-hand side. You’ll see a menu with various options. Find and click on ‘Media’. This will lead you to the Media Library, a repository of all the images, videos, and files you’ve ever uploaded to your site.

At the top of the Media Library page, you’ll notice an ‘Add New’ button. Clicking on this will open up the upload interface.

Now, it’s time to get that video on your site. You have two options here:

  • Drag and Drop. If your video file is handy, simply drag it into the designated box. It’s as easy as that!

  • Select Files. If you prefer browsing your files, click ‘Select Files’. This will open up your computer’s file explorer. Navigate to where your video is stored, select it, and click ‘Open’.

Once your video has finished uploading, the screen will refresh, and you’ll see your video listed in the Media Library. But wait, there’s more to do! Embedding Options: WordPress offers a few ways to showcase your video. You can:

  • Embed a media player to play the video directly on your site.
  • Link directly to the media file, allowing users to download or view it in a new tab.
  • Link to an attachment page, a dedicated page for your video.

Note: If your video isn’t playing correctly, it might be due to an incompatible file type. In such cases, consider converting your video to a more universally accepted format like MP4 before uploading.

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