Adding Image Blocks
To add an image to your chapter, hover over an existing block and click the plus icon to insert a new block. Select the image block type from the options. A placeholder will appear in your content showing a dashed border with an image icon, indicating where your visual will be placed.
Image blocks sit inline with your other content blocks. They follow the same block-based architecture as paragraphs and headings, which means you can drag and reposition them anywhere within the chapter using the grip handle.
Uploading Images
Click on the image placeholder to upload a file from your computer. The image will replace the placeholder and display directly in the editor canvas. Authorio handles the file storage and optimization, so you can focus on choosing the right visuals for your content.
Choose images that support your text. Diagrams, charts, screenshots, and photographs all work well in book content. The key is relevance -- every image should add value that words alone cannot convey.
Image Positioning
Image blocks occupy the full width of the content area by default. Because images are independent blocks, you control their position in the chapter by dragging them above or below other blocks. This gives you flexibility to place visuals exactly where they make the most sense in relation to your text.
When positioning images, consider the reader's flow. Place an image immediately after the paragraph that introduces or references it. This keeps the reading experience natural and avoids confusion about what the image illustrates.
Supported Formats
Authorio supports standard web image formats:
- JPG / JPEG -- Best for photographs and images with complex color gradients.
- PNG -- Ideal for screenshots, diagrams, and images that need transparency.
- WebP -- A modern format offering good compression with high quality.
For best results, use high-resolution images. Authorio will handle display sizing within the editor, and the final exported book will render images at the appropriate resolution for the chosen format.
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