How can I add an image from my media Library to a blog post in the Webflow editor without having to upload it again? It's a straightforward process in WordPress, but seems more complicated in Webflow. Am I overlooking something?
TL;DR
- Open Designer Mode, go to the Asset Manager, right-click the image, and copy its URL.
- In the Webflow Editor, open the blog post, select the rich text field, click + (Add Image), choose "From Link", and paste the copied URL.
- Adjust alignment, size, and alt text as needed, then publish the post.
Adding an image from your Asset Manager (Media Library) to a blog post in the Webflow Editor is not as straightforward as in WordPress because Webflow does not provide a built-in way to select existing assets directly from the CMS rich text field. However, there is a workaround to reuse an existing image without re-uploading it.
1. Copy the Image URL from the Asset Manager
- Open Webflow’s Designer mode.
- Go to the Asset Manager (left panel).
- Locate the image you want to use.
- Right-click the image and select Copy URL.
2. Insert the Image URL in the Blog Post
- Switch to the Webflow Editor.
- Open your blog post in the CMS.
- In a rich text field, click where you want to insert the image.
- Click + (Add Image) and choose the "From Link" option.
- Paste the copied image URL into the field and confirm.
3. Adjust Image Settings
- After inserting, you can adjust alignment, size, and alt text within the Webflow Editor.
- Ensure the image is published and visible to all users.
Summary
Since Webflow doesn’t support direct selection of images from the Asset Manager in the Editor, you need to copy and paste the image URL manually. While this workaround avoids re-uploading, Webflow may improve media handling in the future.