- Uploading images as a Post
- Sharing images using a URL
- Adding images to the text body of your Post
- Attaching image files to any Post type
- Posting content for certain patrons (Select Tiers available for Pro and Premium plans)
Uploading images to your Image posts
You can upload image files directly from your device to Patreon. Your images will show up as the main part of your post.
Upload an image:
- Click on Posts from the creator menu.
- Select New from the menu list.
- Click the Images button to start your post.
- Click the Upload images button and select the file(s) you’d like to upload. You can upload as many images as you’d like.
What image file types can I upload to a Post? We currently support .jpg, .jpeg, .png, and .gif file types up to 200 MB.
You can learn more about creating Image gallery posts by reading this article: Create image galleries in posts.
Uploading an image from a URL to your Post
- Click on Posts from the creator menu.
- Select New from the menu list.
- Click the Images button to start your post.
- Click on the Embed image URL button.
- Enter your image URL, and click the Embed button. You can embed as many images as you’d like.
Learn more about embedding Image galleries with the following article: Create image galleries in posts.
Flickr
Tumblr
If you're using Tumblr as your image hosting site, you'll want to grab your image URL by right-clicking the image and selecting "Copy Image Address." Add this URL to the field of your post.
Instagram
Sharing images from Instagram? Make sure your account is not marked as private. Images on private accounts aren’t shareable in Posts as they are meant only for your approved Instagram followers.
Adding images to your text body
Inline images or images that you add within a text body can be added to any Post type. They’re a great way to spice up a lengthy text Post or add context to a story you’re telling. To add an inline image to a Post, select the small camera icon to the left of the text portion of your Post.
You’ll find the option to upload an image directly from your device or upload an image using a URL. Read the above section for more information.
Attaching images to any Post
To attach your file, click the Upload button near the bottom of the post you're creating or editing.
What image file types can I upload to a Post?
You’ll know that your file is attached when the upload arrow is gone and you find your file name listed at the bottom of your Post creator/editor page.
Deciding who gets to access your Posts
Creators in our Pro and Premium platform plans can also control exactly which patrons access your post. To select specific tiers, choose the option Select tier. You'll find your tiers populating (all preselected) and can deselect any tiers to which you do not want to have access. Only patrons who are in the selected tiers will have access to the content of the post.