Uploading images to the DAM

The second step in the working with images process: upload images to DAM
After you have properly sized, optimized, and named the image files you want to include on your page, it's time to upload them to your Image Library so you can access them directly within Sitefinity.

Instructions

1. Click Content in the top navigation and select Images.

2. Find the relevant folder for your college or department.

Screenshot of the Sitefinity backend showing the images main screen.

3. Click Upload images.

Screenshot of the page where you can choose to upload images.

4. Select an image from your computer.

Note: You can either drag and drop the image or click Upload images from your computer.

Screenshot of the backend of Sitefinity to upload an image.

5. Once you've selected your images, click Save as Draft. This will let you fill in the image properties before you send your image for approval.

Screenshot of the image upload page after you've selected your image.

6. Return to the folder you added your images in and select the image you want to add the properties to.

Screenshot of the Ticket Central image folder.

7. Fill in the Alternative Text and check that the image is in the correct library.

Screenshot showing the image properties fields.

8. Fill in the Author and Description fields.

9. Select a Category for your image. Images do not need Tags.

Screenshot of the author and description fields on an image in Sitefinity.

10. Once all the information has been entered, Send for Approval.

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