Want to learn how to choose an optimal size for your website images and resize your photos using WordPress? We've got you covered!
Updated June 10, 2024
Photos play a crucial role in the visual appeal of your website, so it’s essential to ensure that your website images display correctly. Fortunately, WordPress makes it easy to resize and manage images — even for those without web design experience. Here’s how you can do it.
How to Choose an Image Size
At Infomedia, we recommend that images be no larger than 1200 pixels wide for optimal loading times and display quality. A quick way to determine the best image size is to use an existing image on your site as a reference. Right-click (or Control-click on a Mac) an image on your website, select “Open Image in New Tab,” and note the height and width in the address bar. Use these dimensions to size your new image appropriately.
How to Upload an Image to WordPress
Once you’ve chosen your image, log in to the WordPress Dashboard, hover over the Media button and click Add New Media File. Then, upload your photo (you can either select it from your computer or drag and drop it from your browser).
How to Resize an Image in WordPress
After you upload your image, the file will appear on the screen. Click Edit next to the image you want to resize.
On the next screen, click Edit Image.
Once you’re in the photo editor, click Scale.
Enter your desired dimensions and click Scale. Note that you can only resize an image to a smaller resolution (you can’t make an image larger using the WordPress editor).
That’s all there is to it! Your image is now resized and optimized for your WordPress website.
We’re Here to Help
Does this sound overwhelming? Don’t worry! If you’re an Infomedia client, our Support team is here to help you with any questions about your website photos. Get in touch with us here!
