# Images and video

Source: https://social9.com/docs/posts/images-and-video

> How to add photos and videos to a post, make an AI image, and what each network accepts.

Most posts do better with a picture. Some networks will not post without one.

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## Where to find it

**Dashboard → Create**, the **Image or video** tab under the text box in **Write your post**. The tab shows how many files are attached.

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## Ways to add media

| Option | What it does |
|---|---|
| **Drop photos or a video here, or click to upload** | Upload from your computer or phone |
| **Create image with AI** | Describe an image and the AI makes it |
| **From library** | Reuse a file you uploaded before |
| **Paste a link** | Use an image or video from a web address starting with `https://` |

Files you upload are kept in **Library → Media**, so you can use them again.

**File types:** JPG, PNG, WebP and GIF images. MP4, MOV and WebM videos.

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## File size limits

| Plan | Images up to | Videos up to |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 10 MB | 100 MB |
| Individual | 10 MB | 500 MB |
| Team | 10 MB | 500 MB |
| Agency | 20 MB | 1,000 MB |
| Enterprise | 20 MB | 1,000 MB |

> **Note:** Bluesky only takes images under 1 MB, whatever your plan.

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## Describe your images

Under each image there is a box for a description (alt text). It is read out to people who use screen readers. Social9 reminds you when an image has none.

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## Create an image with AI

1. Press **Create image with AI**.
2. Describe what to show under **What should the image show?** For example: "A warm loaf of sourdough on a wooden counter, morning light".
3. Pick a **Shape**: **Square 1:1**, **Portrait 4:5**, **Story 9:16** or **Wide 16:9**. Social9 picks a sensible one for your networks.
4. Pick a **Style**: **Photo**, **Lifestyle**, **Flat lay**, **Illustration**, **Minimal** or **Bold colours**.
5. Choose **1 option** or **2 options**.
6. Press **Create image** (or **Create 2 images**). It takes up to a minute.
7. Press **Use this image**, or **Edit this image** and say what should change, for example "Make the background white".

The AI does not add text, prices or logos unless you ask for exact words.

| Image | Credits each |
|---|---|
| Standard | 10 |
| **Sharper** switch on | 20 |

If it takes too long and stops, you are not charged for unfinished images.

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## What each network accepts

| Network | Images | Videos | Mix in one post | Needs media |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Facebook | Up to 10 | 1 | No | No |
| Instagram | Up to 10 | Up to 10 | Yes | Yes, a photo or video |
| Threads | Up to 20 | Up to 20 | Yes | No |
| LinkedIn | Up to 9 | 1 | No | No |
| X | Up to 4 | 1 | No | No |
| TikTok | Up to 35 | 1 | No | Yes, a photo or video |
| YouTube | None | 1 | No | Yes, a video |
| Pinterest | Up to 5 | None | No | Yes, an image |
| Bluesky | Up to 4 | None | No | No |
| Mastodon | Up to 4 | 1 | No | No |
| Google Business Profile | 1 | None | No | No |

If your media does not fit a network, the editor tells you before you can schedule. Fix it or untick that account.

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## Next steps

- [Options per network](https://social9.com/docs/posts/options-per-network)
- [Upload and schedule](https://social9.com/docs/posts/upload-and-schedule): turn a folder of photos and videos into posts