Adding captions and image credits A caption adds visible context beneath an image, while an image credit identifies its creator or required attribution. Keep both distinct from…

Choosing image sizes and preventing blurry displays Choose an image source and generated size that suit its displayed dimensions. Blurriness can result from a small source, an undersized selected…

Creating an accessible image gallery A Gallery block presents a related collection of images while keeping them within a consistent layout. Choose a useful order, provide context and test…

Finding oversized media that increases backup storage Large originals, repeated uploads and generated variants can make a WordPress backup much larger than the visible website suggests. Investigate the…

Finding where an uploaded image is used before deleting it Check an image's references before deleting it from the Media Library. An Unattached label does not prove the file is unused, because pages, templates,…

Moving large downloadable files to an appropriate delivery service Large public downloads can be delivered from a suitable file-storage or content-delivery service while WordPress remains the place visitors discover…

Preparing web images before uploading to WordPress Prepare images at a useful resolution and file size before uploading them. This reduces unnecessary storage and processing while preserving the detail…

Regenerating thumbnails after a theme change A new theme can request image sizes that older uploads do not yet have. Regenerating the relevant thumbnails can create those variants without…

Replacing a linked image without breaking existing pages Replace an image through a deliberate content or media workflow so existing pages and external links do not unexpectedly break. Uploading a new file…

Restricting public access to sensitive uploaded files Protect sensitive files through a delivery mechanism that checks authorisation before serving the file. A hidden link, an unlisted page or a…

Rotating and cropping images in the Media Library WordPress provides basic image editing for rotation, cropping and scaling. Use these controls for straightforward adjustments, and keep an original copy…

Troubleshooting a WordPress image upload error An image upload can fail while transferring the file or while generating its usable sizes. Identify the stage and exact error before changing…

Understanding WordPress responsive images Responsive-image markup lets a browser choose a suitable image file for the available display space and device. WordPress can provide several generated…

Using WebP and AVIF images with compatible hosting WebP and AVIF can reduce image transfer size while preserving useful quality, but test the complete upload, processing and delivery path on your actual…

Writing useful alternative text for WordPress images Alternative text communicates an image's purpose to people who cannot see it. Write it for the image's context on the page rather than filling the field…