Summary
This article aims to give you more information on what the DAT transformation options do. Use this guide to understand what the DAT change will entail.
Transform
Background
Change the background color of a transparent image. See the example below.
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Enter the HEX code of the color you want to fill the background within the Color field.
Border
Add a border around the image and specify the border width and border color.
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Enter the HEX code for the border color in the Color field.
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Set the border width by entering the number of pixels in the Border field.
Crop
Crop a part of the image.
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Select the shape you want to apply to the crop by choosing one of the below options
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Rectangle
The image will be cropped using a rectangle shape.
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Ellipse
The image will be cropped using an ellipse shape.
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Clipping Path
The image will be cropped according to the clipping path, which can be set up using image editing software. After the clipping path is applied, anything inside the path will be included, and the rest of the image will be removed. Clipping Path is supported only for PSD and TIFF files
Example of cropping with a clipping path. Click to enlarge.
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Set the dimensions of your crop using the width and height fields in the Dimensions section.
Note: The dimensions can only be set for Rectangle and Ellipse crops.
Remove Background
Remove the image background. The system will use the available clipping path information to mask the image and remove the background.
Tip: Fill the removed background with a solid color using the Background transformation.
Extend
Extend the image to the specified dimensions.
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In the Dimensions section, enter the new width and height to decide how much you want to extend the image canvas.
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(Optional) If you want to fill the transparent area of the extended canvas with a solid background color, enter the HEX code of that color in the Background field.
Fill
Resize the image without distortion (losing the aspect ratio). As much of the image as possible will remain visible. The image may be cropped to create an image with the specified dimensions.
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Resize the image by entering the desired dimensions in the width and height fields of the Dimensions section.
Note: We cannot upscale the image as this would lead to quality loss.
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Open the Focus dropdown and decide which part of the image should be cropped by choosing one of the following options
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Focus point
The image will be cropped from the predefined focus point, ensuring that only the most important visual information is available in the crop.
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Gravity
With gravity, you can set which part of the image shouldn't be cropped. Depending on the entered dimensions, other sides may still be cropped.
Use the gravity picker or the dropdowns in the Graviy section to set the gravity
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Fit
Resize the image based on the specified dimensions. The aspect ratio won't change which means one size of the resized image may not have the exact specified dimension.
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Resize your image by entering the desired image in the width and height fields in the Dimensions section.
Note: We cannot upscale the image as this would lead to quality loss. Note that due to high density displays some content will appear fuzzier because it uses less pixels than your display.
Flip
Flip the image vertically.
Rotate
Rotate the image clockwise based on the specified degrees.
- Enter the number of degrees you want to rotate the image in the Angle field.
Scale
Resizes the image to the specified dimensions without necessarily retaining the original aspect ratio.
Trim
Removes any transparent or white-colored areas at the edges of an image.
Filters
Opacity
Set the opacity level of the DAT derivate.
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Use the Opacity slider to set the opacity level.
Sepia
Add a sepia tone filter to the DAT derivate.
Contrast
Adjust the contrast of the DAT derivate.
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Use the Contrast slider to set the opacity level.
Adjust the brightness of the DAT derivative.
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Use the Brightness slider to set the brightness of the DAT derivative.
Apply blur to the DAT derivative.
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Use the Blur slider to set the blur level of the DAT derivative.
Set the sharpness level of the DAT derivate.
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Use the Sharpness slider to set the brightness of the DAT derivative.
Apply a text layer to the image.
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Enter the text for the overlay in the Text field.
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Select the font for the text overlay in the Font dropdown.
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Enter the HEX code of the desired font color in the Text color field.
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Choose the position for the text overlay using the position picker or the dropdowns in the Position section.
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(Optional) Set the padding for the text in the Padding field.
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(Optional) Enter the number of degrees you want to rotate the text in the Angle field.
Overlay an image over another.
Note: Currently, only one image overlay transformation can be applied at once.
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Select the asset you want to overlay by clicking on Choose asset in the image section
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Search through your DAM assets and select the one you would like to use
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Enter a percentage(1-100) to determine the opacity of the overlay image in the Opacity field
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Select the position of the overlay image using the position picker or the dropdowns in the Position section
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Enter a number (0-359) to determine the angle of the overlay image in the Angle section
Apply a text layer to the image.
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Enter the HEX code of the desired overlay color in the color field
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Enter the percentage (1-100) to specify the transparency of the color overlay
Output
Format
This will convert the original file to a .JPG, .PNG, .WEBP or .AVIF file type.
Quality
Set the quality of the output file. This only works for .WEBP and .JPG files.
This ensures that the download of the DAT derivative will start automatically upon visiting the URL.
SVG Limitations
DAT does not currently support SVG as an output format.
If you would like to use an SVG as an output, you should mark the file as Public in the Advanced Rights section of the asset, then use the Original URL that will appear in the Public Links section of the Asset Detail view.
SVG files loaded into Bynder will still generate Webp DAT derivatives that can be used with the DAT UI and Presets.
FAQs
What if I want a transformation that Bynder does not offer?
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