Frequently Asked Questions about images and videos

In this article, you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions about images and videos in the Website Editor.

What file formats can I use in the Website Editor?

You can upload all file formats to the Website Editor. But be aware that you can only use web-ready file formats for the website.

Are images compressed when uploaded to Website Editor?

The images remain in their original size in the Website Editor and are only compressed on the live website - and in such a way as to ensure optimum display quality. The images are compressed to the displayed size. This saves you upload time and at the same time your Google ranking benefits because your page speed stays fast.

If you like to disable the optimization on the live website, you are able to do this manually for an image. Just uncheck the Optimized option in the image settings. Please note that when you disable the optimized option the image will be loaded in its original size and the responsive setting is no longer available. 

Can I use Illustrator files in the Website Editor?

You can use Illustrator files in the Website Editor without any issues.

Is it possible to upload .svg files?

Yes, you can use all image formats in the Website Editor, including .svg files.

Can I edit images after uploading them to the Website Editor?

Short answer: Yes! The Website Editor has an image editor built in. Gone are the days when you had to re-upload your images after each edit or struggle with complicated plugins. With just one click on the image you open our graphic editor.

Can I set the compression level of images manually?

Not necessary! Your images are automatically compressed by our system. 

Will my image changes in the Website Editor be transferred to the code?

Can I customize the header images for the mobile version of the website or are the images automatically mobile-optimized?

Yes, the images are automatically optimized for mobile. So it is not necessary to modify the header image for mobile. 

Do I have to upload images in certain image dimensions so that they are not displayed pixelated?

You can use any image size in the Website Editor. If you are unsure about the file size you want to upload, use the larger one. The Website Editor automatically compresses the images so that the website speed does not suffer, and the display is always perfect.

How can I embed videos that are not hosted on YouTube?

You can integrate videos from all kinds of sources on your websites. As long as they are in MP4 or WebM format, it's no problem. With our detailed tutorial embedding is done in a few minutes.