Share my images with members

This article will help you upload images, embed images in text, and attaching images for members to download. 

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. 

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.

• Make sure you follow this guide while in your creator profile. You can switch to your creator profile by clicking your profile picture in the bottom left corner and clicking on your creator profile.

  1. Click on Create from the left-hand navigation
     • If you also sell digital products, select Post from the drop-down list
  2. Select Image at the top of the post editor, then drag and drop your image file or browse your computer to upload it
     • You can upload up to 500 images per post
  3. Add a title to your post (this is required). You can also start typing the description of your post (optional)
  4. Click the Next button to select additional post settings
  5. On desktop, you can preview your post before publishing or scheduling your post by clicking the View post button

• Follow these steps while on your creator profile. You can check which profile you’re on by tapping your profile picture in the top right corner of the home screen and tapping on Switch to creator profile.

  1. Tap on the Make a Post button
  2. Select Image from the top menu
  3. You can choose an image from your photo library, take a photo using your device camera, or browse your device’s files
  4. Tap the Next button to select additional post settings
  5. You can Publish or Schedule your post, or exit the editor, and we’ll save your progress in your Drafts

What image file types can I upload to a Post?

We currently support .jpg, .jpeg, .png, and .gif file types. Your upload file sizes must be 5GB or less per image, and file attachments must be 5GB or less.

Learn more about embedding Image galleries with the following article: Posting images.

Uploading an image from a URL to your Post

You can upload image links as the main part of your post. Images will not automatically populate as a link for members to download – if you’d like your members to be able to download an image, be sure to add your image file(s) as an attachment. 

1. Click on Create from the left-hand navigation
2. Select Image at the top of the post editor
3. Click the Embed URL button
4. Enter your image URL
   
   • You can embed up to 500 images per post
5. Click the Next button to select additional post settings
6. On desktop, you can preview your post before publishing or scheduling your post by clicking the View Post button

Learn more about embedding Image galleries with the following article: Create image galleries in posts.

Note: We use Embed.ly for all embedded images. You can test your URL on this page to ensure that your image will post. Add your URL and click the arrow link to the right. If you encounter an error in the “type” field, your image URL will not post properly, and you’ll want to make sure you have the correct link.

Flickr

Using Flickr? If you’re encountering the message “Invalid Media” you can grab your URL and enter it in the field on the Embed.ly page. Scroll down to where you'll find “URL” and copy the longer URL. Add this to the link field of your Post.

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. You can upload up to 500 images per post.

On desktop, you can preview your post before publishing or scheduling your post by clicking the View button.

Attaching images to any Post

You can attach image files to any Post type. Whether you’re posting an Audio, Video, or Image Post, you can include an attachment of an Image for members to download. This image will not populate in the body of your post but will be an attachment link at the bottom of your post.

To attach your file, click the Upload button near the bottom of the post you're creating or editing.

On desktop, you can preview your post before publishing or scheduling your post by clicking the View button.

What image file types can I attach to a Post?

You can attach .jpg, .jpeg, .png, and .gif image file types up to 16 MB.

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. You can upload up to 500 images per post.

Deciding who gets to access your Posts

You can select Paid Members Only if you'd like everyone who is a paid member to check your post. This will include any members who have not selected a tier during the sign-up process.

Creators can also control exactly which members access their posts. To select specific tiers, choose the option Select tier. You'll find your tiers populating (all preselected) and can deselect any tiers you do not want to have access to. Only members who are in the selected tiers will have access to the content of the post.

Note: If you’ve indicated that you create Adult Content, your Posts will default to Members Only. If you did not indicate that you created Adult Content, your Posts will default to Public.