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Uploading Images & Documents

Image Requirements & Preparations

Images must be prepared prior to their being uploaded into Conductor.

Some users may have the resources and experience to use professional-grade software such as Photoshop to prepare images, but there are many alternatives. One free option is Squoosh.

Consider Image Type

  • Use .jpg for most images. .jpg provides a good balance of image quality and file size
  • Use .png for images that require transparency (e.g., logos)

Manage Image Size

  • Images should have maximum file size of 80k.

Cropping and Other Alterations

  • Images should be cropped and saved with proper dimensions prior to upload.

Adding Images & Documents

On the Uploads page:

  1. Select “Add Files(s)” button.
  2. Select the file(s) to be uploaded.
  3. Select “Open” button.

Note: Images can also be added via the Uploads Browser on a specific page.

Image Description

The description given to an upload in Conductor becomes the image alternative text when that image is inserted. Quality image descriptions are important for a variety of reasons:

  • Accessibility: Image descriptions are important for users using screen readers or assistive devices. The image description may be read aloud to a user who cannot see the image.
  • SEO: Image descriptions allow search engines to understand the images on a page, and, in turn, determine their relevance to a particular search.
  • Search: Image descriptions allow Conductor admins to find an image easily.

Therefore, a good image description is concise and descriptive. Conductor includes a tool to help generate image descriptions. To use it, look for the star icon A four-pointed star with a gradient of purple and blue. below the description when editing an image. Be aware that this tool is meant to assist with image description creation. As with any content on Notre Dame sites, the web editor is responsible for and is expected to review the generated content for accuracy, appropriateness, and best practices.

Examples:

Notre Dame Students Cheer At A Women's Basketball Game

Image description for an active photo:

"Notre Dame students and band all wearing bright green shirts cheer at a women’s basketball game"

Main Building Covered In Snow

Image description for scenery:

"Main building covered in snow"

Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C.

Image description for a portrait:

"Portrait of Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C."

Editing Image Description

On the Uploads page:

  1. Locate the image in need of an updated description.
  2. Select “Edit.”
  3. Edit the existing description in the box that appears.
  4. Select “Save.”

Note: Image descriptions can also be edited via the Uploads Browser.