Question 1

How do I upload an image?

Accepted Answer

There are several ways you can upload an image. Start by creating an image item or opening up the media uploader.

1. Upload from Your Computer

You can select any image file from your computer provided it is in the jpg, jpeg, gif, png, svg and webp formats. If you need to convert your file, use this free online converter.

| You can upload, or drag and drop, up to 10 image files from your computer in one go!

2. Openverse

Search through this extensive library of public domain images from the likes of the Smithsonian, NASA, Wikimedia and iNaturalist.

Simply search for a topic or theme and you can select a photograph. The image source will be automatically added.

3. Link

Copy the image link from the web and paste it into the field. You can drag and drop any image taken from any website provided you use Firefox or Chrome (Safari and Edge do not allow this).

Get the Image Link from Google Images

To get the link from Google Images, right-click on the image after selectin

Question 2

How do I create a timeline?

Accepted Answer

We call all projects created on Sutori stories, a broad term for the wide variety of presentations and creative options. Sutori's vertical format works well for timelines and we recommend you add headings to insert dates.

| This is a good example of a timeline on Sutori. You can also copy this timeline template and edit it to fit your needs.

${youtube}Add dates

Question 3

How do I embed a Google Doc, Drawings, Form, Sheet, Slide or Google Map? Can I embed a file from Google Drive?

Accepted Answer

All the Google Suite can be embedded directly into Sutori. This is fantastic for having everything in one place, thus keeping the reader focused, immersed and removing the distraction of keeping other tabs open.

Google Drive

Q: How do I save my work?

Everything is instantly and automatically saved. No need to worry about running out of power and losing all your work! There are wide array of sharing options and you can even embed your story into another website. <a href="https://help.sutori.com/en/article/how-do-i-share-my-story-fefzu6/">Click here for more info</a>. | You can download a story as a printable PDF by clicking on the 'Export to PDF' button on the right under the banner (see screenshot below). <img src="https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/8871323e-06fa-4499-9e2e-fc953d1c2fd9/427e0b3e-f1b7-43d5-af1c-fdafc15e0a65.png" alt="Export to PDF" />

You can embed any file taken from your Google Drive. You can also link up directly to your Drive or copy-paste the URL into the link section in the media uploader.

Here’s how to embed specific Google’ suite resources:

Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drawings

1. Go to your Google resource and click on ‘File’ and then ‘Publish to the web…

2. A box opens up. Click on ‘Publish’.

3. Copy the link

4. Create a 'Link' item on Sutori or open up the media uploader. Select 'Link' and paste the link

5. This screenshot shows you the difference between a full embed as explained above vs the act of simply copy-pasting the link.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpde

Question 4

How do I share my story?

Accepted Answer

There are a variety of ways you can share your story. Start by opening up your story and clicking on 'Share' under the banner to the right. Watch the short 1 minute video to see the options.

You can:

Invite others to view, comment or edit your story.
Share to Google Classroom
Share via email or on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest)
Keep your work private or public (all work is private by default)
Access and copy a sharing link
Access and copy an embed code

${youtube}Story Sharing Options

| Students: please note that if you have added a teacher, she/he will automatically be able to access and comment on your stories.

Question 5

How do I save my work?

Accepted Answer

Everything is instantly and automatically saved. No need to worry about running out of power and losing all your work!

There are wide array of sharing options and you can even embed your story into another website. Click here for more info.

| You can download a story as a printable PDF by clicking on the 'Export to PDF' button on the right under the banner (see screenshot below).

Export to PDF

Question 6

What can I embed into Sutori?

Accepted Answer

Aside from uploading all kinds of media (images, audio files, videos), you can add a link to any website and web resource. Below is a list of the websites that can be fully embedded into a Sutori presentation. Keep in mind that copy-pasting a link to any other webpage will display a nice image and short blurb:

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