
This Article Is For:
- All users with the 'Manage Media Library' permission
- Applicable to: All Themes
Best Practices for Scaling and Cropping Images in the SoCast Media Library
Scaling Images
- To scale an image, edit the dimensions in the Scale Image boxes.
- Click the Scale button.
- Scroll to the bottom of the page and click Update Media. Your image will now be scaled to your selected dimensions.
Rotating Images
- To rotate an image, click the Rotation icons.
- Click the Save button under the image.
- Scroll to the bottom of the page and click Update Media. Your image will now be rotated as selected.
Cropping Images
- To crop an image, select the desired crop area with your mouse.
- Click the Crop icon in the top left above the photo.
- Click Save.
- Scroll to the bottom of the page and click Update Media. Your image will now be cropped to your selection.
Adding Cropped or Scaled Images to a Blog Post
- After cropping or scaling your image, when inserting it into a post, always select the Full Size option.
- This should match the full size of your newly edited image.
- Go to the article containing the post and delete the old image from the blog (if you had the image inserted before cropping or scaling).
- Add the new image using the Add Media button.
- Be sure to select the Size option that matches your new image (Full Size) after the edit.
- Update the post.