Image Editing Tool

  • Updated on Jul 28, 2025
  • Published on Apr 17, 2025
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Where to find the Image Editing Tool

The Image Edit Tool can be accessed by clicking thebutton from within the action menu against an original media file and converted renditions - available for JPEG, PNG, SVG, and WEBP file formats,

Menu options for managing a media file, including cropping and version history.

Understanding the Image Editing Tool

The image editing tool enables users to apply basic transformations and download the modified result for external use, supporting the following:

  • Crop

  • Rotate

  • Flip Horizontally

  • Flip Vertically

Once the desired adjustments have been made, the edited image can be downloaded. Please note: the original file stored in the system remains unchanged — edits are not saved back to the Media Holder.

The table below provides a quick overview of Wizard Form View:

Action

Visual Guide

  1. Draggable Mode allows users to move the crop box within the image, enabling precise positioning of the area to be cropped without altering its size.

  1. Cropping Mode allows users to define and adjust the crop area by resizing the crop box to select the portion of the image to be cropped.

  1. Adjust the zoom level to get a closer or wider view of the image.

  1. Flip the image horizontally to create a mirror effect, reversing the left and right sides, or vertically to reverse the top and bottom sides.

  1. Rotate the image in 45° increments to the left or right allowing you to change its original orientation and achieve the desired angle.

  1. The X and Y values define the position of the top-left corner of the crop box relative to the image. The Width and Height values control the dimensions of the crop box, specifying the area of the image to be included in the crop.

  1. Choose from a set of predefined Aspect Ratio, including 16:9, 4:3, 2:3, and 1:1, to maintain consistent proportions when cropping.

  1. A preview highlighting the results of the crop

  1. Reset the viewer to its default state, clearing any applied transformations or zoom settings.

  1. Once cropping is complete, the edited image can be downloaded. The download process can also be run as a background job, allowing you to continue working without interruption.

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