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title: "How to Add Images in WordPress?"
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# How to Add Images in WordPress?

## Key Takeaways

- Nexter Blocks Image block adds images to a WordPress website and supports a custom caption.
- Nexter Blocks PRO version adds a dynamic image option through the cylindrical icon, and the Link field also supports dynamic linking.
- Disable Lazy Loading toggle turns off lazy loading for the image, and the Style tab controls width, height, object fit, opacity, filter, border, border radius, and box shadow.

Images are one of the most important elements of a website as they can help you to stand out and make a lasting impression on visitors.

With the Image block from the Nexter Blocks, you can easily add images to your WordPress website.

[LIVE BLOCK LINK](https://nexterwp.com/nexter-blocks/blocks/wordpress-image/)

## Required Setup

- Make sure the default WordPress Block editor is active. 

- You need to have the [Nexter Blocks](http://wordpress.org/plugins/the-plus-addons-for-block-editor/) plugin installed and activated.

- Make sure the Image block is activated, to verify this visit Nexter → Blocks → and Search for Image and activate. 

## Learn via Video Tutorial

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDFUA7mInG4

## How to Activate the Image Block?

Go to 

- **Nexter **→ **Blocks** 

- **Search **the block name** **and** turn on the toggle**.

![](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/image-activation-new-1-1024x330.png)

## Key Features

- **Add custom caption **- You can easily add a custom caption to the image.

## How to Use the Image Block?

Add the Image block to the page, then from the **Image **section under the **Image** tab, you can add an image.

If you are using the [PRO version of the Nexter Blocks](http://theplusblocks.com/pricing?utm_source=tpag&utm_medium=docs&utm_campaign=text), you can add a dynamic image by clicking on the cylindrical icon. 

From the **Image Size** dropdown, you can select an image size.

You can align the image from the **Alignment** section.

Then, from the **Caption** dropdown, you can show the caption added in the image while uploading or you can show a custom caption as well.

Then, from the **Link** field, you can add a custom link to the image. Similar to the image section, you can add a link dynamically by clicking on the cylindrical icon.

By enabling the **Disable Lazy Loading** toggle, you can disable lazy loading for the image. Useful when you want the image to load with the page load.

## How to Style the Image Block?

To style the Image block, you’ll find all the options under the **Style** tab.

**Image** - From here, you can manage the image width, height, object fit, opacity, filter, border, border radius, box shadow, etc.

![](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/image-style-3.png)

**Caption** - You’ll see this option when you select a caption option from the Layout tab. From here, you can style the image caption.

Advanced options remain common for all our blocks, you can explore all it options from here.

[View Advanced tab tutorial.](https://nexterwp.com/docs/add-advanced-tab-in-wordpress/)

***Suggested Read:** [How to Create a WordPress Image Gallery Using Gutenberg.](https://nexterwp.com/blog/create-a-wordpress-image-gallery-using-gutenberg/)*

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: Why isn't the Image block showing up in WordPress?**
A: The usual blocker is setup, not the block itself. Nexter Blocks requires the default WordPress Block editor to be active, and the Image block has to be turned on under Nexter → Blocks. If it is still missing, the block was not activated in that list. That matters because Nexter Blocks only exposes blocks you enable, so a missing toggle means the editor cannot insert it.

**Q: What do I need before adding images with the Nexter Image block?**
A: The page calls out three basics: the default WordPress Block editor must be active, the Nexter Blocks plugin must be installed and activated, and the Image block itself must be enabled. That setup is what lets Nexter Blocks provide the Image block inside WordPress instead of leaving it unavailable in the editor.

**Q: Can I use a dynamic image with the Image block?**
A: The PRO version of Nexter Blocks adds dynamic image support through the cylindrical icon in the Image section. That is useful when the image source needs to be pulled dynamically instead of being picked manually. If you are not on PRO, stick to the standard image picker and link field options described on the page.

**Q: How do I stop an image from lazy loading in WordPress?**
A: The Image block includes a Disable Lazy Loading toggle, which turns off lazy loading for that image. The practical reason to use it is simple: some images need to load with the page load instead of waiting until they are near the viewport. That can matter for above-the-fold visuals where timing affects what visitors see first.

**Q: What settings matter most when styling an image block?**
A: The Style tab is where most of the visual control lives. For the Image settings, Nexter Blocks lets you manage width, height, object fit, opacity, filter, border, border radius, and box shadow. Caption styling only appears after you choose a caption option from the Layout tab, so caption design depends on whether you actually enable a caption first.

**Q: How do I add a caption or link to an image in WordPress?**
A: The Image block supports both custom captions and custom links. In the Caption dropdown, you can show the uploaded image caption or enter a custom caption, and in the Link field you can add a custom link to the image. That gives you a cleaner workflow than editing media separately because both display and click behavior are handled inside one block.