Adding Visuals

Our image guidelines and embedding images

Can I use photos from outside sources?
TL;DR No. We used to allow photos from outside sources (and if you're browsing on the site, you might see some) but in order to protect everyone fro...
Mon, 13 Apr, 2020 at 11:41 AM
Free & Legal Stock Photo Resources
General Stock Photos: IM Free PhotoPin Must select "Commercial Use" when filtering Canva Pixabay StockSnap Unsplash Pexels Burst Pond...
Tue, 31 Mar, 2020 at 1:21 PM
What can I embed in my article?
You can embed media from Unsplash, Pexels, Typeform, Spotify, Vimeo, YouTube and Vine. Facebook and Twitter embeds may be used but only for text posts (no i...
Mon, 13 Apr, 2020 at 11:40 AM
How do I add an image?
If you press enter after a text paragraph (or between two paragraphs) you will see a plus sign appear between them. You can only add a photo if it was...
Mon, 13 Apr, 2020 at 11:43 AM
Why doesn't my embed work?
Embedding rules have become stricter because of the copyright landscape. We support embedding content from Unsplash, Pexels, Typeform, Spotify, Vimeo, YouTu...
Mon, 13 Apr, 2020 at 11:45 AM
How do I upload photos to the image gallery?
There are two ways to upload images to the image gallery: Any photo that is added to an article and credited will be added to the gallery.  Submit p...
Mon, 13 Apr, 2020 at 11:44 AM
I have permission from an outside, non-Spoon photographer to use their photos. How do I upload and credit them?
Upload the photos into your article where you'd like them to be and leave a comment with the proper photo credits. Then, email support@spoonuniversity....
Mon, 13 Apr, 2020 at 11:44 AM
If we use a photo and recipe from another person on Spoon, do we need written permission from them?
Nope! If you can credit a photo with the little "plus" sign by the photo credit and find the photographer in Secret Sauce, you're all set! The...
Mon, 13 Apr, 2020 at 11:44 AM