WordPress
Adding Images in WordPress
Upload, insert, and manage images in your WordPress posts and pages.
Images make your content more engaging and professional. WordPress makes it easy to add photos to any post or page.
Inserting an Image into a Post/Page
- Upload — upload a new file from your computer
- Media Library — select a previously uploaded image
- Insert from URL — link to an external image
Setting Alt Text
Always add alt text to every image. Click the image in the editor → type a description in the Alt Text field (right panel). Alt text helps screen readers and improves SEO.
Image Alignment
With the image selected, use the block toolbar to align left, center, or right, or make it wide/full width.
Linking an Image
Click the image → click the link icon in the toolbar → enter a URL. Useful for linking to a larger version or an external page.
The Media Library
Find all uploaded images at Media → Library. You can search, filter, and see where each image is used.
Optimizing Images Before Upload
- Resize images to the maximum display size (usually 1200px wide)
- Compress images using a tool like TinyPNG or Squoosh
- Use WebP format when possible — it's 25–35% smaller than JPEG
Tips
- Never upload images larger than 2MB — they slow page load
- Use descriptive filenames (blue-widget.jpg, not IMG_4521.jpg) for SEO
- WordPress generates multiple sizes automatically — it uses the right one for context
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