The Featured Image Generator Lite plugin allows you to generate featured images for your posts/pages. Create images from scratch using backgrounds and other visual elements from your media library. You’ll be able to get a customized, unique, new featured image, all without leaving the WordPress editor.
Installation
Install the Featured Image Generator Lite plugin and activate it.
Create Featured Image
To create a new featured image for your post, follow these steps:
- Navigate to your desired post/page and go to its Edit page.
- On the right side menu, select the Featured Image meta box and click on Set Featured Image.
- The Featured Image pop-up will appear, including four tabs. There will be 3 default WordPress tabs, and the other one, “Generate Image” is created by our plugin.
Generate Image
- In this tab, you can create new images. The tab is divided into three sections:
- Media Library
This section is available on the left side of the screen, and here you will find all of the available media in your WordPress. - Canvas/ Play Area
This section is the middle one, and here you can drag and drop elements and images and arrange them. - Settings
This section is available on the right side of the screen, and here you can set the canvas dimensions and add a file name for the generated image.
- Now, from the Settings Section, set the canvas dimensions, i.e., height and width.
- Click on the image that you want to edit and set its size on the canvas.
- By using your cursor, you can rotate the image, resize it, and can drag it anywhere on the canvas.
- Now, click on another image that you want to merge with the previous one and set its size as well.
- You can add up to two image layers. on the same canvas, and once you have done editing, enter the file name and click on generate.
- The image will be saved and added to your Media Library. To set this generated image as your featured image, navigate to the “Media Library” tab, click the generated image. Finally, click on the Set Featured Image button.
Once you create an image, it will be available in the WordPress media library, and you can use it anywhere else after downloading the file.
FAQ’s
Can we create the featured image from any WordPress post type page, like posts and pages?
Yes, you can create a featured image for any WordPress post type, like posts and pages, provided it has the “Set featured image” option in its edit page.
In LearnDash, can I use a course-created featured image for lessons, topics, and quizzes?
Yes, once you create an image, it will be available in the WordPress media gallery, and you can use it anywhere you want.
What will be the format of the generated feature image?
Currently, the generated featured image will only be available in the .png format.
