The Complete Guide to Embedding Photos on Websites for Beginners

Is your website sorely lacking pictures?

Embedding photos on websites is a key way to help smooth out the user experience. After all, a photo can help make or break a user’s decision to take a deeper look into the subject matter presented.

Yet, if you don’t have any pictures available to use, adding them to your website can feel like a daunting task. Fortunately, learning how to add photos to websites isn’t as complex as it may at first seem.

To learn more about the topic, read on!

Find the Perfect Photo

Before we start editing website photos, we need to find the right one. Many websites offer free and paid stock photos. Some popular ones include Unsplash, Pexels, and Shutterstock.

You can search for specific keywords related to your website’s content to find relevant photos. Once you find the perfect photo, make sure to download it to your computer.

Prepare Your Photo

Now that you have your photo, it’s time to prepare it for embedding. In most cases, you’ll want to resize your photo to fit nicely on your website. You can click here for more info on resizing. 

Many free photo embedding tools allow you to resize and edit your photos without any technical knowledge. Examples of these tools include Pixlr and Canva. Aim for a width of around 800 pixels, which is a good size for most websites.

Upload Your Photo to Your Website

To embed the photo on your website, you’ll first need to upload it to your website’s media library. Most website builders and content management systems have a media library where you can store and manage your photos.

Look for an “Upload” or “Media” option in your website’s dashboard. Once you’re there, click on the “Upload” button and select the resized photo from your computer. After completing the upload, you should see your photo in the media library.

Embedding Your Photo

Now comes the exciting part of embedding the photo on your website! To do this, go to the page or post where you want to insert the photo.

Look for an “Add Media” or “+ Image” button above the text editor. Click on it, and a popup window showing your media library will appear. Select the photo you want to embed, then click the “Insert” or “Add to Post” button.

Congratulations! You have successfully embedded a photo on your website. You should now see the photo in the editor, where you can move it around, resize it, or add captions if needed. Remember to save your changes before previewing or publishing your website.

Start Embedding Photos on Websites the Right Way

Embedding photos on websites is one of the best ways to enhance visual appeal and create a memorable user experience. By following the instructions above, you can easily embed photos into your website the right way.

Make sure to check whether you need permission before using a photo to protect yourself from legal issues. So give it a try! You won’t regret it!

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