This article will explain how to add images to your Moodle content. You can add images anywhere in Moodle where there's a text editor. Most common image formats are supported.

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Images should have a file size under 200KB, unless the image needs to be particularly large and high quality (all images should be under 500KB). This will help Moodle display quickly for users, especially anyone with slower internet speeds. If needed, refer to the the Resizing an Image section to reduce the file size of the image before uploading.

Ensure that you have permission to use the image. There are many sites that allow you to search for free and royalty-free images. Here are a few examples: Unsplash, Pixabay, and Pexels.

There are two main methods of adding an image: Drag and drag and the insert image button.

Adding an Image Using Drag and Drop

While editing anywhere in Moodle in the text editor, put the cursor where you want your image to display.

Drag and drop the image from your computer into the text editor and the image will display where your cursor was. Next, select the image and select the Insert or Edit image button.

Review the Image properties. If the image is decorative and is not intended to convey information select This image is decorative only so that screen readers will know to skip over it. If the image is intended to convey information enter a description for the image for someone who cannot see it (more information on making images accessible here). To adjust the size of the image, enter the width (the number immediately under 'Size') and hit tab to let it automatically fill in the height. Auto size should be left enabled. When you're done, select Save image.

Adding an Image Using the Insert Image Button

While editing anywhere in Moodle in the text editor put the cursor where you want your image to display and select the Insert image button.

Select Browse repositories.

Select Upload a file, select Choose file, navigate to your image and select Open, and then select Upload this file.

Once you've selected Upload this file, you'll be taken to the Image properties window. If the image is decorative and is not intended to convey information select This image is decorative only so that screen readers will know to skip over it. If the image is intended to convey information enter a description for the image for someone who cannot see it (more information on making images accessible here). To adjust the size of the image, enter the width (the number immediately under 'Size') and hit tab to let it automatically fill in the height. Auto size should be left enabled. When you're done, select Save image.

Resizing An Image

If an image is larger than it needs to be for the course site it is best to resize the image so that Moodle is able to display quickly for everyone. There are many programs on both Windows and Mac to achieve this. Windows comes with a program called Paint and Mac OS comes with a program called Preview. If you're not sure what to use, here are some simple instructors to resize an image using a free web-based tool:

• Navigate to photopea.com
• Drag your image file into Photopea, or select File from the top left and then Open, or if the image is in your clipboard simply use paste (Ctrl-v in Windows) to paste it in.
• Select File from the top left, select Export, and then select JPG (unless you know that your image is better suited to another format such as PNG).
  
  
  
  
• Set the width of the image. A width of 600 or 800 is usually a good size (this is just the file size width-you can have it display with a smaller width in Moodle). If it's a banner then try 1200. Once you click off of the width (or hit tab) it will automatically update the height.
• Optionally, change the filename that will be used when the image is saved.
• Optionally, set the quality slider (the default is usually fine).
• As you adjust the width and the quality of the image you'll see the expected file size of the image update at the bottom left (shown below). Typical course images are usually under 100 KB and banners are usually under 200 KB.
  
  
  
  
• Select Save to save the resized image to your computer.
  
  

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