Image Blocks
Images make your tags more engaging and informative. tagd-ai supports single images and multi-image galleries.
Adding Images
Upload from Device
- Click + → Image
- Click Upload or drag and drop
- Select an image from your device
- Image uploads and appears in your tag
Paste from Clipboard
- Copy an image (from anywhere)
- Click in the editor
- Press Ctrl/Cmd + V
- Image is pasted as a new block
Drag and Drop
- Drag an image file from your computer
- Drop it into the editor
- Image block is created automatically
From URL
- Click + → Image
- Click From URL
- Paste the image URL
- Click Insert
Supported Formats
| Format | Extension | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| JPEG | .jpg, .jpeg | Photos |
| PNG | .png | Graphics with transparency |
| GIF | .gif | Simple animations |
| WebP | .webp | Optimized web images |
| SVG | .svg | Vector graphics, logos |
Image Size Limits
| Plan | Max Size | Total Storage |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 5 MB per image | 100 MB |
| Pro | 25 MB per image | 1 GB |
Optimize Before Uploading
Resize and compress images before uploading for better performance. Tools like TinyPNG or Squoosh can reduce file size without visible quality loss.
Image Options
Click on an image to select it, then use the toolbar:
Sizing
- Small - 25% width
- Medium - 50% width
- Large - 75% width
- Full - 100% width
Alignment
- Left - Align to left edge
- Center - Center in container
- Right - Align to right edge
Link
- Click the link icon
- Enter a URL
- Clicking the image opens the link
Alt Text
- Click ⋮ → Edit Alt Text
- Enter a description
- Important for accessibility and SEO
Captions
Add captions below images:
- Click on the image
- Click Add Caption (or the caption area)
- Type your caption
- Click outside to save
Captions support basic formatting (bold, italic, links).
Lightbox View
By default, clicking an image opens it in a lightbox:
- Full-screen view
- Zoom capability
- Navigation for galleries
- Close with X or click outside
Disable lightbox:
- Click ⋮ on the image
- Toggle off Enable Lightbox
Galleries
Group multiple images together:
Creating a Gallery
- Click + → Gallery
- Upload or select multiple images
- Images display in a grid layout
From Existing Images
- Click ⋮ on an image
- Select Turn into Gallery
- Add more images to the gallery
Gallery Layouts
- Grid - Equal-sized thumbnails
- Masonry - Variable height, flowing layout
- Carousel - Swipeable slideshow
Reordering Gallery Images
- Click on the gallery
- Drag images to reorder
- Click outside to save
Gallery Captions
Each image in a gallery can have its own caption, visible in lightbox view.
Image Editing
Basic editing available within tagd-ai:
Crop
- Click image → ⋮ → Crop
- Adjust the crop area
- Click Apply
Rotate
- Click image → ⋮ → Rotate
- Choose rotation (90°, 180°, 270°)
Replace
- Click image → ⋮ → Replace
- Upload or select new image
- Replaces while keeping settings
Image Performance
Automatic Optimization
tagd-ai automatically:
- Converts large images to efficient formats
- Creates multiple sizes for different devices
- Lazy loads images (loads as user scrolls)
- Caches images for faster repeat views
Best Practices
- Start with quality - Upload high-res originals
- Use appropriate formats - JPEG for photos, PNG for graphics
- Consider mobile - Most viewers are on phones
- Limit gallery size - 10-20 images max for performance
Downloading Images
Viewers can download images:
- Click the image to open lightbox
- Click the download icon
- Image saves to their device
Disable downloads:
- Click ⋮ → Settings
- Toggle off Allow Download
Troubleshooting
Image Won't Upload
- Check file size (within limits)
- Verify format is supported
- Try a different browser
- Check internet connection
Image Appears Blurry
- Original may be low resolution
- Try uploading a higher quality version
- Check sizing settings
Image Not Displaying
- Wait for upload to complete
- Refresh the page
- Check if storage limit reached
Slow Loading
- Optimize images before uploading
- Reduce image dimensions
- Use WebP format
- Limit number of images per tag
Accessibility
Make images accessible:
- Always add alt text - Describe the image content
- Use captions - Provide context
- Avoid text in images - Use real text blocks instead
- Consider color contrast - Don't rely solely on color