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FH

ForumHelper_Pro

Posted on January 23, 2024 • Beginner

📸 Need help posting screenshots in forums

Hi everyone! I’m trying to share screenshots of my Scratch projects in the discussion forums to get help with my code, but I can’t figure out how to add images to my posts. I’ve tried:

  • Copy-pasting images directly (doesn’t work)
  • Dragging and dropping files (no luck)
  • Looking for an “attach image” button (can’t find one)

How do other people share their project screenshots and code images in the forums? Any help would be amazing! 🙏

CM

CommunityModerator_Sam

Replied 2 hours later • ⭐ Best Answer

Great question @ForumHelper_Pro! The Scratch forums don’t allow direct image uploads for security reasons, but there’s an easy workaround using approved image hosting services. Here’s the complete guide:

🔄 Image Sharing Process

Here’s how to share images in Scratch forums:

flowchart TD A[📸 Take Screenshot] --> B[Save Image File] B --> C[Choose Image Host] C --> D[Upload to Image Host] D --> E[Get Image URL] E --> F[Copy URL] F --> G[Go to Scratch Forum] G --> H[Create/Edit Post] H --> I[Paste Image URL] I --> J{Preview Post} J -->|Looks Good| K[Submit Post] J -->|Need Changes| H K --> L[✅ Image Visible in Forum] style A fill:#e1f5fe style C fill:#f3e5f5 style E fill:#e8f5e8 style L fill:#e8f5e8

📋 Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Take Your Screenshot

First, capture your screenshot using your computer’s built-in tools:

  • Windows: Press Windows + Shift + S for Snipping Tool
  • Mac: Press Cmd + Shift + 4 to select area
  • Chromebook: Press Ctrl + Shift + Show Windows
Step 2: Choose an Approved Image Host

Scratch only allows images from these approved hosts:

  • Imgur (imgur.com) - Most popular and easy to use
  • Postimg (postimg.cc) - No account required
  • ImageShack (imageshack.com) - Reliable hosting
  • TinyPic (tinypic.com) - Simple interface
Step 3: Upload Your Image

Using Imgur (Recommended):

  1. Go to imgur.com
  2. Click “New post” or drag your image to the page
  3. Wait for upload to complete
  4. Right-click the image and select “Copy image address”

Using Postimg (No Account Needed):

  1. Go to postimg.cc
  2. Click “Choose images” and select your file
  3. Click “Upload”
  4. Copy the “Direct link” URL
Step 4: Add Image to Forum Post

In your Scratch forum post, use this format:

<img src=“YOUR_IMAGE_URL_HERE”>

For example:

<img src=“https://i.imgur.com/abc123.png”>

💡 Pro Tips for Better Screenshots

  • Crop your images: Show only the relevant code or project area
  • Use high contrast: Make sure text is readable
  • Keep file sizes reasonable: Large images load slowly
  • Add descriptions: Explain what the image shows
  • Test your links: Preview your post before submitting

🚨 Common Issues and Solutions

  • Image not showing: Check if the URL is from an approved host
  • Broken link: Make sure the image URL ends with .png, .jpg, or .gif
  • Image too small: Upload a higher resolution version
  • Upload failed: Try a different image host or smaller file size

Hope this helps you share your amazing projects with the community! Let me know if you need help with any specific step! 😊

FH

ForumHelper_Pro

Replied 30 minutes later

@CommunityModerator_Sam This is incredibly helpful! Thank you so much! 🎉

I just tried it with Imgur and it worked perfectly. My screenshot is now showing up in my forum post. One quick question - is there a way to resize the image if it appears too large in the post?

HT

HTMLTutor_Lisa

Replied 1 hour later

@ForumHelper_Pro Great question! Yes, you can control image size using HTML attributes:

Set specific width:

<img src=“your-image-url” width=“400”>

Set specific height:

<img src=“your-image-url” height=“300”>

Set both (may distort image):

<img src=“your-image-url” width=“400” height=“300”>

Recommended approach: Only set width OR height to maintain aspect ratio. For forum posts, width=“500” usually works well! ✨

VB

Vibelf_Community

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