[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fZ8MQQSYYLTf6H0sziE3yP4KBtH5C-_sutJvTJD9nv3w":3,"related-articles-dc2qfseey7-en":20},{"data":4},{"id":5,"title":6,"slug":7,"description":8,"body":9,"category_id":10,"published":11,"created_at":12,"updated_at":13,"language":14,"relative_url":15,"author":16},"dc2qfseey7","Post an image on a padlet","how-do-i-post-an-image-on-padlet","Upload images to Padlet from your device, webcam, or internet using multiple methods and accessibility features.","\u003Cp>Padlet allows you to post images from your device, webcam or the internet. Here's how:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3>Create a new post\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>Any image posted to a board must be added through a post.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Begin by setting up a new post on your board by clicking the (\u003Cstrong>+ Post\u003C\u002Fstrong>) button in the bottom-right corner, double-clicking anywhere on the board, or tapping '\u003Cstrong>C\u003C\u002Fstrong>' on your keyboard.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3>Upload an image from your device\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Ch4>Boards\u003C\u002Fh4>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>To post an image that is stored on your device, click the \u003Cstrong>File\u003C\u002Fstrong> \u003Cstrong>Upload\u003C\u002Fstrong> icon on the post composer.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cfigure>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.helpdocs.io\u002Fxxifo1al2f\u002Farticles\u002Fdc2qfseey7\u002F1772567315692\u002Fxnapper-2026-03-03-14-47-54.png\" style=\"max-height:75%;max-width:75%;display:block;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto\" data-hd-height=\"75%\" data-hd-width=\"75%\" data-hd-align=\"center\"\u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Clicking this icon will open a new window where you can select the desired file from your device.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>You can also drag and drop a file \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fl\u002Fen\u002Farticle\u002Fq2mo7h7h8t-upload-multiple-files-at-the-same-time\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cem>(or multiple files)\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fa> from your desktop onto your padlet.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Once the file loads, click \u003Cstrong>Publish\u003C\u002Fstrong> to complete the post.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Ch4>Sandbox\u003C\u002Fh4>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>To post an image that is stored on your device, click the circle with three dots (\u003Cstrong>...\u003C\u002Fstrong>) on the right side, followed by \u003Cstrong>Upload\u003C\u002Fstrong>.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cfigure>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.helpdocs.io\u002Fxxifo1al2f\u002Farticles\u002Fdc2qfseey7\u002F1772567430326\u002Fxnapper-2026-03-03-14-49-55.png\" style=\"max-height:75%;max-width:75%;display:block;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto\" data-hd-height=\"75%\" data-hd-width=\"75%\" data-hd-align=\"center\"\u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Select the desired file from your device.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>You can also drag and drop a file from your computer into your Sandbox.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>The file will automatically post to your Sandbox after a few moments.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Ch3>Upload an image from Photo Booth\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Ch4>Boards\u003C\u002Fh4>\u003Col>\u003Cli>To post an image from Photo Booth, click the \u003Cstrong>Camera\u003C\u002Fstrong> icon in the post composer.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Fol>\u003Cfigure>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.helpdocs.io\u002Fxxifo1al2f\u002Farticles\u002Fdc2qfseey7\u002F1772567638075\u002Fxnapper-2026-03-03-14-53-24.png\" style=\"max-height:75%;max-width:75%;display:block;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto\" data-hd-height=\"75%\" data-hd-width=\"75%\" data-hd-align=\"center\"\u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Col>\u003Cli style=\"counter-increment:li 1\" start=\"2\">This will open your webcam. You may have to allow permission for your browser to access your webcam.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Use your webcam to take a photo that will show up in your post.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Fol>\u003Cdiv class=\"tip-callout\">Change the color tones of your Photo Booth pictures by selecting between the Normal, Grayscale and Sepia options.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Col>\u003Cli style=\"counter-increment:li 3\" start=\"4\">Click \u003Cstrong>Save\u003C\u002Fstrong>.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Remember to click \u003Cstrong>Publish\u003C\u002Fstrong> to complete the post.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Fol>\u003Cfigure>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.helpdocs.io\u002Fxxifo1al2f\u002Farticles\u002Fdc2qfseey7\u002F1719707064080\u002Fxnapper-2024-06-29-20-20-24.png\" style=\"max-height:75%;max-width:75%;display:block;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto\" data-hd-height=\"75%\" data-hd-width=\"75%\" data-hd-align=\"center\"\u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Ch4>Sandbox\u003C\u002Fh4>\u003Col>\u003Cli>To post an image from Photo Booth, click the more attachments button \u003Cem>(the three dots with a circle\u003C\u002Fem>\u003Cem>)\u003C\u002Fem> in the tool menu and select \u003Cstrong>Camera\u003C\u002Fstrong>.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Fol>\u003Cfigure>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.helpdocs.io\u002Fxxifo1al2f\u002Farticles\u002Fdc2qfseey7\u002F1772567750889\u002Fxnapper-2026-03-03-14-55-04.png\" style=\"max-height:75%;max-width:75%;display:block;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto\" data-hd-height=\"75%\" data-hd-width=\"75%\" data-hd-align=\"center\"\u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Col>\u003Cli style=\"counter-increment:li 1\" start=\"2\">This will open your webcam. You may have to allow permission for your browser to access your webcam.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Use your webcam to take a photo that will show up in your Sandbox.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Fol>\u003Cdiv class=\"tip-callout\">Change the color tones of your Photo Booth pictures by selecting between the Normal, Grayscale and Sepia options.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Col>\u003Cli style=\"counter-increment:li 3\" start=\"4\">Click \u003Cstrong>Save\u003C\u002Fstrong>.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Remember to click \u003Cstrong>Publish\u003C\u002Fstrong> to complete the post.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Fol>\u003Ch3>Upload an image from the Internet\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Ch4>Boards\u003C\u002Fh4>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>To search and add an image from the internet, begin by clicking the \u003Cstrong>Image\u003C\u002Fstrong> \u003Cstrong>Search\u003C\u002Fstrong> icon in the post composer window.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cfigure>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.helpdocs.io\u002Fxxifo1al2f\u002Farticles\u002Fdc2qfseey7\u002F1772567819929\u002Fxnapper-2026-03-03-14-56-38.png\" style=\"max-height:75%;max-width:75%;display:block;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto\" data-hd-height=\"75%\" data-hd-width=\"75%\" data-hd-align=\"center\"\u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>This will open a search window where you can scour the internet for the perfect photo, GIF or any other kind of attachment.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Decide what file you want to search for by selecting from the tabs underneath the search bar.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Select the file you want to add to your post and don't forget to \u003Cstrong>Publish\u003C\u002Fstrong>!\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Ch4>Sandbox\u003C\u002Fh4>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>To search and add an image from the internet, begin by clicking the \u003Cstrong>Image search\u003C\u002Fstrong> icon or the more attachments button \u003Cem>(the three dots with a circle\u003C\u002Fem>\u003Cem>)\u003C\u002Fem> in tool menu on the right, followed by \u003Cstrong>Image search\u003C\u002Fstrong>.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cfigure>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.helpdocs.io\u002Fxxifo1al2f\u002Farticles\u002Fdc2qfseey7\u002F1772567913849\u002Fxnapper-2026-03-03-14-57-47.png\" style=\"max-height:75%;max-width:75%;display:block;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto\" data-hd-height=\"75%\" data-hd-width=\"75%\" data-hd-align=\"center\"\u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>This will open a search window where you can scour the internet for the perfect photo, GIF or any other kind of attachment.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Decide what file you want to search for by selecting from the tabs underneath the search bar.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Select the file you want to add to your post and don't forget to \u003Cstrong>Publish\u003C\u002Fstrong>!\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Ch3>Accessibility\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>Using a screenreader? You can now add alternative text to any uploaded images that will help describe what is visually present on your board!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch4>Add alternative text\u003C\u002Fh4>\u003Cp>To add alternative text, click \u003Cstrong>Edit\u003C\u002Fstrong> by hovering your mouse over the top-right corner of the post until it appears. Next, click \u003Cstrong>Alt\u003C\u002Fstrong> in the corner of the image and add your text. Don't forget to click \u003Cstrong>Save\u003C\u002Fstrong>!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.helpdocs.io\u002Fxxifo1al2f\u002Farticles\u002Fdc2qfseey7\u002F1717696866129\u002Fxnapper-2024-06-06-13-49-34.png\" style=\"max-height:75%;max-width:75%;display:block;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto\" data-hd-height=\"75%\" data-hd-width=\"75%\" data-hd-align=\"center\"\u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>Now you can \u003Cstrong>Update\u003C\u002Fstrong> your post!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cdiv class=\"note-callout\">Alternative text is not available for Sandbox.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Ch3>FAQs\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cdetails>\u003Csummary>It's really time consuming to upload one photo at a time. Is there a way to make this quicker?\u003C\u002Fsummary>\u003Cdiv>Yes! While we do not support uploading multiple files in a single post, we \u003Cem>do\u003C\u002Fem> have a way to upload multiple files in several different 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 onto your padlet > multiple posts will automatically draft with one attachment each > Click \u003Cstrong>Publish all drafts\u003C\u002Fstrong>. Click \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fl\u002Fen\u002Farticle\u002Fq2mo7h7h8t-upload-multiple-files-at-the-same-time\" target=\"_blank\">here for more info\u003C\u002Fa>!\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdetails>\u003Cdetails>\u003Csummary>What is the difference between a caption and alternative text?\u003C\u002Fsummary>\u003Cdiv>The \u003Cstrong>caption\u003C\u002Fstrong> under an image is generally used to convey additional information that is \u003Cu>\u003Cem>not\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fu> present in the image itself. \u003Cstrong>Alternative text\u003C\u002Fstrong> is used to describe what \u003Cu>\u003Cem>is\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fu> visually present in an image. This text is used by a screenreader to read out what the image shows.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdetails>\u003Cdetails>\u003Csummary>Why will my embedded padlet not allow me to use the Camera feature?\u003C\u002Fsummary>\u003Cdiv>If you are using a padlet that has been embedded in a LMS, do note that some LMSes have certain restrictions that will not allow use of the camera. In this case, you must open the padlet within a browser instead by clicking on the pop-up that says, \u003Cstrong>"Try again in another window."\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdetails>\u003Cdetails>\u003Csummary>Why do I keep getting a message to try to open my camera in a different window?\u003C\u002Fsummary>\u003Cdiv>Some LMSes have certain restrictions that will not allow use of the camera. The \u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>"Try again in another window"\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fstrong> pop-up is to help you launch the camera within a browser instead.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdetails>\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>","tb8lfa31h8",true,"2026-03-03T20:03:18.757139Z","2026-03-04T02:00:54.621615Z","en","\u002Fl\u002Fen\u002Farticle\u002Fdc2qfseey7-how-do-i-post-an-image-on-padlet",{"name":17,"email":18,"profile_image":19},"Rana Wilds","musicmama@wallwisher.com","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.helpdocs.io\u002Fxxifo1al2f\u002Fother\u002F1696432467941\u002Fimg-2298.jpeg",{"data":21},[22,28,34,40],{"id":23,"title":24,"description":25,"slug":26,"href":27},"00paz9nhzm","Remove a shared padlet","Remove unwanted shared padlets from your External folder by leaving them through your dashboard or the padlet itself.","how-do-i-remove-a-shared-padlet","\u002Fl\u002Fen\u002Farticle\u002F00paz9nhzm-how-do-i-remove-a-shared-padlet",{"id":29,"title":30,"description":31,"slug":32,"href":33},"0segolmqqp","How do I layer posts using the Freeform format?","Control post stacking order by bringing posts to front or sending them to back using the three-dot menu.","how-do-i-layer-posts-on-freeform","\u002Fl\u002Fen\u002Farticle\u002F0segolmqqp-how-do-i-layer-posts-on-freeform",{"id":35,"title":36,"description":37,"slug":38,"href":39},"0ue2hz5mfx","Freeze a padlet","Freeze padlets to stop all activity while keeping content accessible. Admins can toggle freeze on\u002Foff anytime.","freeze-padlet-boards","\u002Fl\u002Fen\u002Farticle\u002F0ue2hz5mfx-freeze-padlet-boards",{"id":41,"title":42,"description":43,"slug":44,"href":45},"21mfjn75un","Turn on Location Services for Padlet app on my computer","Enable location services for Padlet app on macOS (System Preferences > Security & Privacy) or Windows (Settings > Privacy > Location).","how-do-i-turn-on-location-services-on-my-computer","\u002Fl\u002Fen\u002Farticle\u002F21mfjn75un-how-do-i-turn-on-location-services-on-my-computer"]