How do I upload images to a mural?

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edited July 2021 in Ask a Question

I have some images that I want to include, and I was wondering if there is an easy way to do it? What are my options?

Best Answer

  • PedroD
    PedroD Mural Team mod
    Answer ✓

    There are lots of different ways to add images to your murals. You can choose the way that works best for you 😎.

    ADD IMAGES FROM THE TOOLBAR

    1. The fifth option down in the toolbar on the left of a mural is called ‘Images’
    2. Type a keyword in the search bar, and we’ll bring in related images from the internet
    3. Select one of the images from the toolbar and it will add itself to your mural.

    Tip: You can also add GIFs!


    The image you see comes from the Bing image search engine.


    UPLOAD IMAGES VIA THE TOOLBAR

    1. Under ‘Images’ in the toolbar at the left of the mural, you’ll also see the option to import images just below the search bar as a link
    2. Click on “upload images” to access your documents
    3. Select an image to add it to your mural


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    UPLOAD FILES FROM YOUR COMPUTER, ONEDRIVE, GOOGLE DRIVE OR DROPBOX

    1. Right-click anywhere in your mural to open an options menu
    2. Towards the bottom of the menu, there is an option to “Import files"
    3. Click on “Import files”
    4. Choose whether you would like to add an image from your computer, OneDrive, Google Drive or from Dropbox

    OR

    1. Click on the "Import Files" icon (below the images tab) from the toolbar on the left of the mural
    2. Choose whether you would like to add an image from your computer, or from Dropbox


    DRAG AND DROP IMAGES

    1. You can drag and drop images from your computer or the internet
    2. Simply select the image you’d like to add, either from your desktop, a folder, or the internet
    3. Then click and drag it into your mural


    You can also copy images from the web and paste them into your mural with CTRL (or CMD) + V. 

    These are the formats that MURAL supports for images:

    • JPG
    • PNG
    • GIF
    • PSD
    • SVG

    Question or trouble about images? They play a huge part in making a mural interactive and clear - share a tip, or share something you learned from this discussion below!