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Blogging Simplified: Adding Images From Your Phone To A WordPress Post

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Do you draft blog posts on a desktop computer or laptop? If so, did you know you can now add photos to your post directly from your mobile phone? No more having to download photos to your computer or laptop.

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Now you can add images and photos directly from your phone to a WordPress post.

Here’s how to do it: 

Ensure you have the Jetpack app on your phone. If not, download it from the app store.

  1. Insert an ‘Image‘ or ‘Gallery‘ Block on your post/page. 
  2. Click ‘Select Image.‘ 
  3. From the dropdown menu, select ‘Your Phone.’ A message will pop up on your phone with a QR code.
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Click ‘Select Image’ and ‘Your Phone.’
Image showing the QR code that pops up on WordPress when selecting 'Your Phone' when selecting an image or photo.
Scan the QR code.

4. Use your phone’s camera to scan the QR code. This will automatically open the Jetpack app on your phone and then your photo library. 

5. Choose the image(s) you want to use: From there, simply click the image or images you wish to add to your post/page.

6. Click ‘Add‘ (top right corner): Watch your image(s) automatically appear in your desktop/laptop editor. Here’s one I added directly from my phone.

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Can I adjust the size of images in the Jetpack app?

Yes. This is important to do to prevent images from taking up too much storage space in your blog’s media library. By default, the “Optimise Images” option is turned on. You can set the ‘Max Image Upload Size‘ so the original file is resized automatically when you upload it.

Here’s how to do it:

In the Jetpack app for iPhone and the Jetpack app for Android, to adjust the settings, follow these steps:

  1. Log into the Jetpack app on your phone.
  2. Click your profile icon in the bottom right.
  3. Click ‘App Settings‘.

You can toggle ‘Optimize Images‘ off (not recommended) or adjust the ‘Max Image Upload Size‘. The default is 2000 x 2000px.

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As you can see from the above image, I’ve set the maximum image upload size to 1000 x 1000px. I recommend not going any higher than this.

Is there anything to remember when uploading images directly from your phone?

Yes. If you add copyright information to images and photos on your computer or laptop (something I recommend you do), remember to add copyright information to your images and photos on your phone before you add them to your blog posts.

Remember to also complete the ‘Alt-Text‘ and ‘Description‘ details of the images in your blog’s media library. My blog post ‘Adding Images Or Photos To Your Blog Posts? 4 Essential Things To Do,’ gives full details as to why this information should always be completed.

Would you use this method for adding photos and images to your blog posts? If you have questions, please leave me a comment.

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42 responses to “Blogging Simplified: Adding Images From Your Phone To A WordPress Post”

  1. junedesilva avatar
    junedesilva

    I did know about adding photos from your phone – very useful – but not how to optimise images, so thank you for another invaluable tip, Hugh!

    Reply
    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      You’re welcome. I’m glad the bit of optimising photos helped, June.

      Reply
  2. seaangel4444 avatar
    seaangel4444

    Extremely helpful, Hugh! Thank you so much for sharing this with us! Defo a “I learned something new” moment for me! Cher xoxoxo

    Reply
    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      I love those ‘learning something new’ days, Cher. And in the blogging world, I’m learning something new every day.

      Reply
      1. seaangel4444 avatar
        seaangel4444

        Me too, Hugh, on all accounts!

        Reply
  3. Eugi avatar
    Eugi

    This is a useful feature, Hugh, and thank you for your explanation. I don’t use Jetpack and prefer to use my laptop but it is nice to know about the photo options.

    Reply
    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      It’s useful for those images and photos you don’t need to copyright, Eugi. Going forward, I’ll certainly be using it for those images.

      Reply
  4. AM avatar
    AM

    Thank you. Very useful. I’ve been wondering about that feature, but so far I’d never had to use it.

    Reply
    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      I used it for the first time while drafting this post and loved it. It’s so quick.

      Reply
      1. AM avatar
        AM

        Yeah, it seems to go very smoothly indeed. I could’ve used that for my old blog, since I uploaded new selfies taken with my cameras for basically each post.

        Reply
        1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
          Hugh W. Roberts

          I’ll certainly use this feature to upload images I don’t need to watermark on my blog.

          Reply
  5. Paul Ariss avatar
    Paul Ariss

    Another day, another useful Hugh Roberts post! I didn’t know this, thanks.

    Reply
    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      I hope you’ll find this feature helpful, Paul. I thought many people may not know about it, hence this post.

      Reply
  6. avatar
    Anonymous

    Thanks for this great info Hugh, the WordPress guru. :) I’ll be adding this to my next Writer’s Tips later this month. :)

    Reply
    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      You’re welcome, and thanks for the upcoming share.

      Reply
  7. Janis @ RetirementallyChallenged.com avatar
    Janis @ RetirementallyChallenged.com

    This is great! It will really streamline the process of uploading photos. I create my posts on my PC too, but most of my images are on my phone. On your suggestion, I tried to change the image size from the default 2000 x 2000 to a more reasonable 1000 x 1000 but it wouldn’t “stick.” I didn’t see where to “save” or “apply” the change and it kept reverting back to 2000 x 2000. Any suggestions?

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      After moving the slider button, I didn’t have to click ‘save’ or ‘apply’, Janis. I have a couple of suggestions for trying to get the Max Image Upload Size to stick. Give these a go.

      Change the Image Quality setting to Medium (if it’s not already set to that setting).
      Log out of the Jetpack app and log back in again.
      Log out, delete the app, reinstall the app, and log back in.
      The app needs to be the latest version. Ensure you’ve downloaded the latest version. On my iPhone, I get notified when there are updates for apps. There’s also a setting to automatically update apps when updates become available. Updates usually take place overnight or when the phone is next switched on.

      I hope one of these works. Otherwise, you will need to speak with WordPress about it.

      Reply
  8. Brenda avatar
    Brenda

    I hadn’t known it wasn’t possible as I’ve always uploaded directly from my phone, but the step by step guides you provide, Hugh, are always helpful. I tend to draft on my tablet or PC, then once I’m finished, I add in the photos using Jetpack on my phone. Usually as my phone is my camera and I can’t be bothered transferring them to another device.

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      It’s good to hear you’re already using this feature, Brenda. I hope you haven’t encountered any problems using it.

      Thank you for the valuable feedback on my step-by-step guide. I always appreciate readers letting me know.

      Reply
      1. Brenda avatar
        Brenda

        No problems Hugh. The only time I had problems, it was with the website too. So works well for me.
        In fact, I was trying to use my tablet with my last post and ended up going back to the phone. Maybe it’s just because I’m more comfortable with the app to upload photos. Although it’s a tablet, I use the Web version rather than the app

        Reply
        1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
          Hugh W. Roberts

          Good to hear, Brenda. My fingers are too big for the keyboard on my phone and iPad, so I feel more comfortable blogging on a desktop.

          Reply
          1. Brenda avatar
            Brenda

            I have a separate keyboard for my tablet otherwise I’d agree. I’m more comfortable using a keyboard

            Reply
  9. JT Twissel avatar
    JT Twissel

    I’m going to give that a try. Thanks Hugh!

    Reply
    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      It’s a cool feature. I hope you find it useful, Jan.

      Reply
  10. James L avatar
    James L

    You’ve done it again Hugh by teaching me another feature that will make blogging life much easier –

    I’ve literally just done a post where I took a picture > attached it to email > sent email > go onto desktop email client > download and save > upload into WordPress

    Thanks for sharing this useful time saver! Great feature!

    Reply
    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Wow! That’s a long process to get images onto blog posts, James. I can see how this new feature will be so helpful as well as saving you some time.

      Glad you found it helpful. Enjoy using it.

      Reply
  11. Michael avatar
    Michael

    Thanks for the tip Hugh! I had no idea that one could do this!

    Reply
    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      I thought I’d share it with my readers as I expect many won’t know about it, Michael. It’s a cool feature.

      Reply
  12. Terri Webster Schrandt avatar
    Terri Webster Schrandt

    This is a great feature, Hugh, thanks for sharing how easy it is to use. Resizing is an excellent point.

    For me, because I watermark all published images, I won’t use this much since I use a computer program to edit then download to my media file. I see this feature pop up all the time. But I rarely store finished media files on my phone to save space.

    Reply
    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      I tried watermarking photos and images on my phone, but it’s too fickle because my fingers are too big for the phone’s keyboard, Terri. I’ll stick with watermarking on my desktop, although I will use this feature for images I don’t need to watermark.

      Reply
  13. Erika avatar
    Erika

    This is awesome, Hugh. I never even considered checking such an option. How do you think of that?

    Reply
    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      I get the information from WordPress, Erika. There is also a lot on the WordPress forums (so long as you can get through all the people complaining about stuff WordPress have no control over). I enjoy sharing this kind of information as I know many won’t have heard about it.

      Reply
      1. Erika avatar
        Erika

        Oh 😅 probably one of those posts I scroll over when I don’t have much time. Thank God, we have you!

        Reply
  14. Mac's Opinion avatar
    Mac’s Opinion

    I’ve been using this for awhile now. Great feature!
    Now I don’t have to upload using the Jetpack media upload now.

    Reply
    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Good to hear you are using it. It’s a great added feature and I’m still amazed when I see the images appear in front of my face. It’s like magic.

      Reply
      1. Mac's Opinion avatar
        Mac’s Opinion

        Lol! It’s witchcraft!

        Reply
  15. Colleen Chesebro avatar
    Colleen Chesebro

    That’s great news. I don’t use the JetPack app because it messed up all my comments. But, for those that do use the app, your instructions are most welcome.

    Reply
    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      I prefer to use my desktop computer for leaving and replying to comments, Colleen. I don’t use the app on the phone very much. My fingers are too big for the keyboard on a phone. But I like this new feature from Jetpack.

      Reply
      1. Colleen Chesebro avatar
        Colleen Chesebro

        That’s what I was thinking. It might be worth having the app just for the photo options. Good point, Hugh.

        Reply

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