Post an image or video on a padlet
Padlet allows you to post images and videos from your device, webcam, or the internet. Here's how:
Create a new post
- Any image or video posted to a padlet must be added through a post.
- Begin by setting up a new post in your padlet by clicking the (+) button in the bottom-right side of your padlet, double-clicking anywhere on the padlet, or tapping 'C' on your keyboard.
Upload an image or video from your device
- To post an image or video that is stored on your device, click the File Upload icon on the left side of the post composer.
- Clicking this icon will open a new window where you can select the desired file from your device.
- You can also drag and drop a file from your desktop onto the post composer.
- Once the file loads in your post, click Publish to complete the post.
Upload an image or video from Photo/Video Booth
Webcam images
- To post an image from Photo Booth, click the Camera icon in the post composer.
- This will open your webcam. You may have to allow permission for your browser to access your webcam.
- Use your webcam to take a photo that will show up in your post.
Change the color tones of your Photo Booth pictures by selecting between the Normal, Grayscale and Sepia options.
Webcam videos
- To post a video from Video Booth, click the button on the right side of the post composer window.
- This will open a new window with lots of options for attachment uploads. Click the Video Recorder button.
- This will open your webcam. You may have to allow permission for your browser to access your webcam.
- Use your webcam to take a video that will show up in your post.
- For either image or video, remember to click Publish to complete the post.
Upload an image or video from the Internet
- To search and add an image from the internet, begin by clicking the Image Search icon in the post composer window.
- This will open a search window where you can scour the internet for the perfect photo, video, GIF, song, or any other kind of link.
- Decide what file you want to search for by selecting from the tabs underneath the search bar.
- Select the file you want to add to your post and don't forget to Publish!
Accessibility
Using a screenreader? You can now add alternative text to any uploaded images that will help describe what is visually present!
Add alternative text
To add alternative text, click Edit by hovering your mouse over the top-right corner of the post until it appears. Next, click Alt in the corner of the image and add your text. Don't forget to click Save!
Now you can Update your post!
Access auto-captions
If you upload a video to your padlet, we will add captions automatically. To enable auto-captions, play your video and click the cog icon (⚙️) > Captions > Language.
FAQs
Why do my videos take so long to load?
If you are having trouble uploading your videos, we recommend uploading them first to a Youtube channel and then pasting the links into your padlet.
Why can't I record audio or video on my phone?
Mobile browsers may not support audio, video, or screen recording. Download the Padlet app to use these features on your phone.
It's really time consuming to upload one photo at a time. Is there a way to make this quicker?
Yes! While we do not support uploading multiple files in one post, we do have a way to upload multiple files in multiple posts at one time! This is a definite time saver! To upload multiple files at once -> drag and drop all the files you wish to upload to your padlet onto your padlet wall > multiple posts will automatically draft with one attachment each > Click Publish all drafts. Click here for more info!
What is the difference between a caption and alternative text?
The caption under an image is generally used to convey additional information that is not present in the image itself. Alternative text is used to describe what is visually present in an image. This text is used by a screenreader to read out what the image shows.
