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Are you struggling with getting your images to display just the way you want them to on your WordPress site? Are they too large or not fitting properly in your layout? Cropping your images to a specific size can be a game-changer when it comes to optimizing your site’s design and performance. In this article, we’ll guide you through the process of cropping images in WordPress, including both manual and automated approaches. Get ready to take control of your site’s visual elements!
function wpturbo_custom_image_size() {
add_image_size( 'custom-size', 500, 500, array( 'center', 'center' ) );
}
add_action( 'after_setup_theme', 'wpturbo_custom_image_size' );
This code snippet sets up a custom image size in WordPress. In this case, the image size is called "custom-size" and has a width and height of 500 pixels, with a crop position of ‘center, center’.
The add_image_size() function is the key component of the code. It accepts three arguments: the name of the image size, its width, and its height. Additionally, a fourth argument can be used to specify the crop position of the image. In this example, we use ‘center, center’ to ensure that the image is cropped from the center.
The function wpturbo_custom_image_size() is used to define the custom image size and then we hook it into the after_setup_theme action using add_action(). This ensures that the image size is registered when the theme is set up after loading.
Once this code is added to the functions.php file, the new custom image size can be used in WordPress just like any other predefined image size.
The custom image size can be used in two ways. The first way is by going to the media library and selecting an image that you want to use the custom image size for. Then, click on the edit button on the image, and a dialog box appears. Select the "custom-size" option, set your desired image crop position and click the update button.
The second method is by using an image resizing function like wp_get_attachment_image_src() or the_post_thumbnail(). Simply pass the "custom-size" parameter along with the function’s arguments. This will give you an image of the custom size with the crop position specified in the code.
That’s how we can easily set up a custom image size in WordPress using this snippet.