Images are a powerful addition to any document - as well as adding impact to the reader experience, images can be used to support the message of your document and drive home core points.
Effective imagery leaves a lasting impression, can encourage more interaction and hold the attention of your readers for longer.
How to add an image
Simply click on the panel, click on ‘Select/Replace Image’ and choose the image you wish to use from your inventory.
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Click on an Image panel.
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Select ‘Select an Image/Replace Image’.
The Inventory will then open and a number of options are available to choose from:
- Use an existing image.
- Upload a new image.
- Search for a stock image.
Use an existing image
Use an image that has already been added to your Inventory.
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Hover over an image in your Inventory.
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Select the tick icon.
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The image will be added into the Image panel or replace the one previously used.
Upload an Image
Upload a new image into the inventory.
Images should be high resolution, and typically twice the size of the Image panel you wish to fill.
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Hover over the small cog icon at the top right-hand side of your Inventory.
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Select 'Upload Images'.
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Drag in a file(s) from a folder on your machine or click to ‘Add Files’.
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Select Start ‘Upload’.
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Hover over the image just uploaded.
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Select the tick icon.
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The image will be added into the Image panel or replace the one previously used.
Add or update the image description to make it easier to find:
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Hover over an image and select the magnifying glass icon.
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Enter keywords and/or a description into the Description field.
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Select 'Save'.
Stock Images
Search and find a new image using the Getty Stock Library. Stock images are high quality, versatile and can easily fit your Document needs.
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Select the 'Stock Library' tab.
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Search by keyword or use the filter to narrow down your search.
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Hover over an image and select the tick icon to add to your panel.
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Unlimited content tokens are available in your account. but you are still required to 'Checkout' any images you wish to use.
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When searching for a stock image, click on the magnifying glass to see a larger preview, find similar stock images, or add the image to your library to use later.
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Stock images are licensed for use with PageTiger only.
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A Document watermark means there are unpurchased stock images in your design.
Inventory Filter
- Keyword.
- Images used in your design.
- Flagged images.
- Images added from the Stock Library.
Image Panel Settings
How to crop an image
Cropping is ideal if you want to improve the composition of your image or focus on a particular part for impact - it's a great solution for improving a photo or image by removing the unnecessary parts.
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Click on an Image panel.
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Select the ‘Crop Image’ option.
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A pop-up box will display containing several crop options, as well as the option to rotate or flip the image.
How to enable greyscale
Greyscale can be used to remove the colour from an image and display it in black and white.
Use to highlight an image and make it stand out.
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Click on an Image panel.
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Select the ‘Enable Greyscale’ option.
- Click on the Image panel again followed by ‘Disable Greyscale’ to change back to to full colour.
How to clear an image
If you need to completely remove an image from an image panel it can be cleared.
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Click on an Image panel.
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Select the ‘Clear Image’ option.
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You will be asked to confirm that you want to clear the image.
Once cleared the image panel will be empty and you can add a new image at any time.
Avoid leaving an empty image panel, as this will create an blank space in your design that can detract from the overall aesthetics of your page.
Inventory Manager Housekeeping
How to delete an image
There's no limit to how many images can be uploaded into your Inventory, however we recommend regular housekeeping and removing any images that are longer needed or that have been uploaded in error.
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Select the 'Inventory Tools' icon from the left-hand menu in your design.
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Select the 'Inventory' icon.
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Hover over an image and select the magnifying glass icon.
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Select the ‘Delete From My Images’ option.
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Select Save.
An image cannot be deleted from the Inventory if it is currently being used in a document.
How to download an image
There may be times that you need to download a image that has previously been uploaded into your Inventory. Perhaps you need to use it elsewhere or plan to share it with a colleague.
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Select the 'Inventory Tools' icon from the left-hand menu in your design.
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Select the 'Inventory' icon.
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Hover over an image and select the magnifying glass icon.
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Select the ‘Download Image’ option.
Images purchase from the Stock Library are licensed for use with PageTiger only.
