cPanel Images Tools

The cPanel Images tools allow you to view and modify images in your account. Using the cPanel Images tools, you may resize your images, convert their respective file types, or view them.

• Accessing the cPanel Images Tool
  • Using the Images Thumnailer Tool
  • Using the Images Scaler Tool
  • Using the Images Converter Tool

Accessing the cPanel Images Tool

1. Log in to your Bluehost Account Manager.
2. Click Hosting in the left-hand menu.
3. In the hosting details page, click the CPANEL button.

   
    

4. Your cPanel will open in a new tab.

   
    

5. Select the Images icon under the Files section. This will take you to the cPanel Images Tools list.

   
    

When using the cPanel Images tools available, you have three options:

Using the Images Thumbnailer Tool

1. Click on the Thumbnailer link under the cPanel Images section.

   
    

2. Click the directory or image where you want to create a thumbnail by clicking the THUMBNAIL button under the Actions column on the right side of the directory you wish to thumbnail.
   • A list of the home directory for your web hosting account will appear after clicking the Thumbnailer link.
   • You may select the folder icon next to the directory name corresponding to the path to the directory you want to view, or you may go directly to the directory you wish to thumbnail.
3. Modify the Aspect Ratio of the thumbnail image.
   • You will notice two Scale Percent text boxes when the website loads. Both text fields' default values are 25%.
   • To better suit your tastes, you may change the percentage. The Keep Aspect Ratio box is checked by default.
   • If you leave the Keep Aspect Ratio box ticked, cPanel will maintain the correct proportional sizing of your thumbnail images. If you uncheck the Keep Aspect Ratio box, cPanel will use both values in the Scale Percent text boxes.

Using the Images Scaler Tool

1. Click on the Scaler link under the cPanel Images section.

   
    

2. Select the directory or image where you want to scale by clicking the SCALE button under the Actions column on the right side of the file or directory you want to scale.
   • After clicking the Scaler link, a list of the home directory for your web hosting account will appear.
   • You may search and choose a single image you wish to scale, or go to the directory holding the photos you want to resize.
   • Click a folder’s icon or name to navigate the file system.
3. Ensure that the Retain a copy of the old image box is automatically checked by default. The image will be duplicated and put in the indicated directory. The system sets the default path to your original image's directory. It adds the "old-" prefix to your image's original name.
4. After that, click the Scale Image button to continue with the changes or the Reset Dimensions button to restore the dimensions to their default settings (for display only).

Using the Images Converter Tool

1. Click on the Converter link under the cPanel Images section.

   
    

2. Select the directory or image where you want to scale by clicking the CONVERT button under the Actions column on the right side of the file or directory you want to convert.
   • After clicking the Converter link, a list of the home directory for your web hosting account will appear.
   • You may search and choose a single image or go to the directory holding the photos you want to convert.
   • Click a folder’s icon or name to navigate the file system.
3. Select the type of file you want to convert the image into.

   
    

4. Lastly, click the Convert button. Once done, you will see the Your images have been converted prompt telling you that the conversion was successful.

   
    

Summary

So, here you go! Image Tools in cPanel allow the easy management of your web images. It resizes, converts, and makes thumbnails. You can also optimize images to let your website load faster and generally enhance the experience. Now, go out there and make your website look amazing!