How Do I Scale, Crop, and Add Images Using the SoCast Media Library?

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

1. To scale an image, edit the dimensions in the Scale Image boxes.

   

2. Click the Scale button.
3. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click Update Media. Your image will now be scaled to your selected dimensions.

Rotating Images

1. To rotate an image, click the Rotation icons.

   

2. Click the Save button under the image.
3. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click Update Media. Your image will now be rotated as selected.

Cropping Images

1. To crop an image, select the desired crop area with your mouse.
2. Click the Crop icon in the top left above the photo.

   

3. Click Save.
4. 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

1. After cropping or scaling your image, when inserting it into a post, always select the Full Size option.
2. This should match the full size of your newly edited image.
3. 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).
4. Add the new image using the Add Media button.
5. Be sure to select the Size option that matches your new image (Full Size) after the edit.
6. Update the post.