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title: Post Featured Image
description: "## Overview The **Post Featured Image widget in SiteCraft** dynamically displays the featured image of a post or custom post type. It is commonly used in single and archive templates to visually represent content with flexible styling options. --- ##…"
url: "https://sitecraft.themeshala.com/docs/post-featured-image/"
updated: "2026-04-28"
category: Dynamic Widgets
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# Post Featured Image

## Overview

The **Post Featured Image widget in SiteCraft** dynamically displays the featured image of a post or custom post type. It is commonly used in single and archive templates to visually represent content with flexible styling options.

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## Key Features

- Dynamic featured image display
- Works with posts and custom post types
- Image size control (thumbnail, medium, large, full)
- Alignment and positioning options
- Optional link to post *(if available)*
- Border radius and styling controls
- Fully responsive design

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## Requirements

- Ensure a featured image is set for your posts
- Can be used in **Single** and **Archive Templates**

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## How to Enable the Widget

Before using the Post Featured Image widget, make sure it is enabled.

**Steps:**

1. Go to **SiteCraft → Dashboard → Widgets**
2. Find **Post Featured Image Widget**
3. Toggle to enable it
4. Click **Save Changes**

[![](https://sitecraft.themeshala.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/feature-image-switcher.png)](https://sitecraft.themeshala.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/feature-image-switcher.png)

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## How to Add the Widget in Elementor

1. Open your template (Single or Archive) with Elementor
2. Search for **“Post Featured Image”** under SiteCraft widgets
3. Drag and drop it into your layout
4. Adjust size and styling

[![](https://sitecraft.themeshala.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/feature-image-el-scaled.png)](https://sitecraft.themeshala.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/feature-image-el-scaled.png)

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## Content Settings

Control how the featured image is displayed.

[![](https://sitecraft.themeshala.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/feature-image-el-content-scaled.png)](https://sitecraft.themeshala.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/feature-image-el-content-scaled.png)

**Options:**

- **Image Source** – Dynamic featured image
- **Image Size** – Thumbnail, Medium, Large, Full
- **Link** *(optional)* – Link to post or custom URL
- **Alignment** – Left, Center, Right

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## Style Settings

Customize the appearance of the image.

[![](https://sitecraft.themeshala.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/feature-image-el-style-scaled.png)](https://sitecraft.themeshala.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/feature-image-el-style-scaled.png)

**Available Controls:**

- **Width/Height** – Adjust dimensions
- **Border Radius** – Rounded corners
- **Box Shadow** – Add depth
- **Spacing** – Margin and padding
- **Hover Effects** *(if available)* – Zoom or overlay

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## Advanced Settings

Fine-tune layout and responsiveness.

[![](https://sitecraft.themeshala.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/feature-image-el-advanced-scaled.png)](https://sitecraft.themeshala.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/feature-image-el-advanced-scaled.png)

**Includes:**

- Margin & padding
- Responsive visibility
- Motion effects
- Positioning
- Background & border

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## Use Cases

Perfect for:

- Blog post headers
- Archive grids
- Featured content sections
- Portfolio showcases

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## Result

You can now dynamically display and style images using the **SiteCraft Post Featured Image Widget**, enhancing visual presentation across your website.