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How to Add Album Descriptions and Image/Video Captions in Vsble
How to Add Album Descriptions and Image/Video Captions in Vsble

Add context, storytelling, and structure to your visual content

Updated over a week ago

What are album descriptions and image captions?

  • Album descriptions allow you to add a short text that introduces or explains the content of an album. It's great for giving context, background, or titles to your projects.

  • Image captions are short texts shown beneath individual images. You can use them to describe what the viewer is seeing, add technical details, or tell a story behind each shot.

Both elements help make your portfolio more informative, engaging, and professional—and can even improve your SEO.

Where can I add an album description?

To add a description to an album:

  1. Go to your Album Collection Page

  2. Click into the album you want to edit

  3. Open the Album Settings

  4. Enter your description text in the description field

Your album description will be displayed when someone opens the album. Depending on the layout, it can appear above or beside the gallery (this may vary by template and layout type).

Where can I add image captions?

To add a caption to an image:

  • Click into the album that contains the image

  • Hover over the image and click the Options (three dots)

  • Select Edit Caption

  • Enter your caption text and save

Image captions are shown directly below the image in most layouts. Additionally, when a viewer clicks on the "Info" button or the “i” icon on an image, a sidebar opens, displaying the caption along with other image details.

Can I add captions to videos too?

If you're embedding a video (e.g. from YouTube or Vimeo), you can't add a caption directly below the video in the same way as images

Tips for Writing Good Descriptions & Captions

✅ Keep it short and relevant

✅ Use keywords where appropriate (for SEO)

✅ Maintain a consistent tone and style

✅ Use captions to guide viewers or add background info

Summary

Adding album descriptions and image captions is a great way to enhance your portfolio with context and clarity. Both features are easy to use in Vsble and help elevate the storytelling and professionalism of your site.

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