Changing featured image using image source

  • Resolved mitche25

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    11 years, 9 months ago

    I would like to change the featured image on my homepage to an image of a file saved on my computer. i understand that in order to do that I need to use the source image of the file. Is there a way to find that for a saved image i.e. photo, or do I have to choose a file from the internet?

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  • The image saved on your computer would ( I assume) be the source file, so why not use that? Whether or not you have permission to use the image is another subject entirely. ??

    Thread Starter mitche25

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    When I plug in the name of the image, and then view it on the site, it just shows the name that I plugged in and not the actual image.

    You have to actually upload the image via WordPress first.

    Thread Starter mitche25

    (@mitche25)

    how do I do that?

    See Inserting_Images_into_Posts_and_Pages.

    Thread Starter mitche25

    (@mitche25)

    I tried what was said and its not exactly what I need. I would like to upload the picture to my static homepage. Just inserting the image will put it in a post not replace the featured image, which is what I am trying to do. There is a place under appearance -> theme options -> home page -> featured content, that I can plug in the image source that will change the featured image, but I am just not sure what to plug in.

    Just inserting the image will put it in a post not replace the featured image

    That’s because you have to upload the image via WordPress and then use the Set featured image functionality.

    Thread Starter mitche25

    (@mitche25)

    where do I find that?

    Try clicking on the Set featured image link when editing your static home page.

    Thread Starter mitche25

    (@mitche25)

    no still not it…not sure what to do now?

    Have you uploaded the image via WordPress yet?

    Thread Starter mitche25

    (@mitche25)

    yes, I have

    Now edit your static home page and click on the Set featured image link.

    Thread Starter mitche25

    (@mitche25)

    Okay that does work but only If I don’t have the custom front page enabled, but I need it enabled in order to get the homepage I would like.

    Thread Starter mitche25

    (@mitche25)

    Okay, I figured it out. It was a mixture of what you said and finding the source code. Thank you for your help.

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