How do I update old pictures to my new image settings?
Re-make the sizes of images prepared with older settings. Your original photos are untouched.
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What happens when a picture licence ends?
Choose to be warned, to hide the file, or to show another picture when a licence ends, and how many days early you are warned.
How big can my uploads be?
See the size limit and allowed types for photos, graphics, video, audio and documents. Limits come from your plan and server.
How much should my photos be compressed?
Choose High quality, Balanced or Smallest files. Balanced is recommended. You can also make AVIF copies where the server supports it.
How do I change how my images are stamped, compressed and kept?
Media settings control the logo stamp, compression, rights details and licence warnings. Changes apply to new uploads and to images you re-apply them to.
How do I sort, filter and select several pictures?
Search by alt text, caption or credit, sort and filter the library, then move, download or delete several items at once.
How do I change the file name of an image for search engines?
The image address uses a name made from the alt text. You can set your own name, or go back to automatic. Old addresses keep working.
How do I copy a public link to an image?
Copy the permanent link, the full image, or any size and format. The permanent link never changes, even if you replace or edit the image.
How do I sort my media into folders?
Create folders and sub-folders, move pictures into them, and rename or delete folders without losing any file.
How do I upload and manage pictures in the media library?
Upload photos, videos, audio and files, find them again, and open any item to add alt text, a caption and a credit.
How do I upload photos while writing a story?
On a phone, pick photos from your gallery or take a new one. On a laptop, drag photos in, choose files or paste. Add alt text, then press Insert.
How do I add an image from a web address?
Paste an https link to an image. Your site downloads a copy into your library and keeps the address as its source.
How do I choose an image for a story?
The image picker lets you pick from your library, upload, add from a web address, or find a free image, without leaving your story.
How do I crop and edit an image?
Crop for Google News, Discover and social sharing, rotate, resize, adjust light and colour, and set the focal point. You can undo every edit.
How do I make a short clip from a video?
A clip is a part of one of your videos. Pick the start and end and give it a title.
How do I get back to something I opened recently?
The Recent list on Home shows the last things you opened on this device, such as stories and settings pages. You can remove items or clear the list.
What can I do on the admin Home page?
Home shows today at a glance: your next setup step, drafts, stories waiting for review, readers right now, alerts and your own dashboard cards.