How to edit alt-text, captions and description in the media library

In the Media Library, select the image you want to edit …

Next, click the Edit Image button …

And you’ll be presented with a screen that looks something like this:

The Media Library image lets you perform essential image editing functions.

You’re able to rotate, flip, scale, and crop any image in your Media Library, as well as add a caption, alt text, description, and change the filename. You can apply the changes to all sizes of the same image if you’d like by clicking the “All image sizes” radio button under Thumbnail Settings.

The rotate, flip and undo/redo tools are all self-explanatory, so let’s focus on cropping and resizing.

Cropping an Image

We recommend cropping an image prior to uploading it to the site. Use Photopshop or online free tools such as Photopea.com 

You can also request help from our team on cropping an image, or adjusting size.