Using Stock Images From Pixabay and Pexels

Overview

When you need a stock image for an Image Widget, the background of a container, or anywhere else in your campaign, ShortStack provides you with access to libraries of stock images from Pixabay and Pexels, integrated directly into the Media Selector.

In this example, we'll walk you through selecting an image to use in an Image Widget. The process will be the same if you're using the Media Selector for other purposes.

Getting There

To access the stock image libraries:

1. Click the Image Widget icon in the Add Widgets Panel to add a new Image Widget to your campaign.
2. In the widget settings window that pops up, click the Select Image icon to open the Media Selector.
3. Under Stock Libraries in the left sidebar, click Pixabay or Pexels to enter that library.

You'll now have access to all the images that the libraries have to offer. Hover over any image to see a tooltip with its dimensions (in pixels) and file size.

If you want to adjust the size of the preview thumbnails, use the size slider in the top-right corner.

Searching for Images

Finding the right image is simple:

1. Use the search box at the top of the Media Selector.
2. Type a keyword (e.g., "puppies") and press Enter/Return on your keyboard.
3. The results will display all the images related to your search term.

Using an Image

Using a stock image is quick and easy:

1. Select an Image.

Click on the image you'd like to use. You can select up to five images at a time.

2. Save to Media Library.

Click the blue Save to Media Library button in the bottom-right corner.

3. Add to Widget.

1. Click Your uploads in the left sidebar to switch back to your saved media.
2. Select the newly added image and click the blue Use Selected button in the bottom-right corner.

4. Finalize.

Click the blue Save & Exit button to complete the process.

Pixabay and Pexels are third-party resources. While ShortStack integrates with their stock libraries for your convenience, we are not responsible for any outages or downtime. We apologize for any inconvenience that may arise if a library is temporarily unavailable.