Enlarge Featured WordPress Images

To change the default images sizes in WordPress:

1. From the WordPress dashboard, select Settings > Media.
2. In the number fields next to Thumbnail size, input the desired dimensions for your featured images. (WordPress uses the terms “thumbnail” and “featured image” interchangeably.)
3. Click Save Changes.

1. How do I change the size of a featured image?
2. What is the best size for a featured image in WordPress?
3. How do I crop a featured image in WordPress?
4. How do I fix featured image in WordPress?
5. How do I change the featured image size in WordPress?
6. How do I change the featured image?
7. What does a featured image do in WordPress?
8. How do I hide featured images in WordPress?
9. What is the best image size for websites?
10. Why is WordPress cropping my images?
11. How do I change the thumbnail image in WordPress?
12. How do I use crop thumbnails?

How do I change the size of a featured image?

Check your theme settings

Go to Appearance -> Themes -> Customize and look for the options. Also, some themes will have additional settings that can usually be found in the Appearance menu. If you can find one, you're in luck because you can change the featured image size in just a few clicks.

What is the best size for a featured image in WordPress?

The most ideal WordPress featured image size is 1200 x 628 pixels and these dimensions generally satisfy most WP blog themes. Different blogs (and more specifically, different themes) may have featured images with different sizes.

How do I crop a featured image in WordPress?

To Crop a Featured Image

1. Click the image on the right.
2. It will now have a blue background, and will also appear on the left with the current crop outlined.
3. Click in the center of the outline and move it where you want to crop.
4. Click the “save crop” button when you're finished.

How do I fix featured image in WordPress?

If the Featured Image option is not visible, then you can click on Screen Options at the top, and check the box for “Featured Image.” Next, you can simply click on the Set Featured Image link in the Featured Image widget. The Media Library window will pop up for you to choose your post thumbnail.

How do I change the featured image size in WordPress?

To change the default images sizes in WordPress:

1. From the WordPress dashboard, select Settings > Media.
2. In the number fields next to Thumbnail size, input the desired dimensions for your featured images. (WordPress uses the terms “thumbnail” and “featured image” interchangeably.)
3. Click Save Changes.

How do I change the featured image?

To remove or change a featured image, simply re-open the post or page editor and click the Remove featured image link in the Featured Image module. If you remove a featured image, your custom header image will be displayed.

What does a featured image do in WordPress?

The Featured Image (also known as post thumbnail) is a WordPress theme feature which allows theme developers to add support for using a representative image for posts, pages, or custom post types.

How do I hide featured images in WordPress?

Simply edit the post where you want to hide the featured image. On the post edit screen, scroll down a little, and you will find the 'Show/Hide Featured Image' metabox. You need to check the box next to 'Hide Featured Image' option. You can now save your post and preview it to see the plugin in action.

What is the best image size for websites?

We recommend using images that are between 1500 and 2500 pixels wide. Images smaller than 1500 pixels may appear blurry or pixelated when they stretch to fill containers, such as banners.

Why is WordPress cropping my images?

Some will preserve your orientation, and others will not. BONUS TIP: To view the additional theme-specific image sizes in your Attachment Display Settings, use the plugin WP Image Size Selection. The usual cropping culprit is that your theme assumes an orientation or a proportion different from your image.

How do I change the thumbnail image in WordPress?

In the content editor, you'll find the featured image tab in the right column. You need to click on the 'Set Featured Image' area, and this will bring up the WordPress media uploader popup. From here, you can upload an image from your computer or use an existing image from your media library.

How do I use crop thumbnails?

Installation

1. You can either use the automatic plugin installer or your FTP program to upload it to your wp-content/plugins directory the top-level folder. ...
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.
3. Configure any settings from “Settings > Crop-Thumbnails”.
4. Use it.