Crop, Resize, and Extend Images in the Asset Bank

Summary

The native crop tool built into the asset detail view allows you to crop and resize assets, convert them from JPG to PNG, and download the new custom-cropped file.

You can create a variety of sizes and derivatives with the DAT solution. 

Who?

Users require specific permissions to crop assets. You can scope access based on the following permission profiles:

  • Crop assets & Download original assets: Users can open the crop tool and download their cropped assets.

  • Crop assets & Upload assets: Users can save crops as net new assets.

  • Crop assets, Upload assets, & Edit assets: Users can add the cropped asset as a new version available for download.

To hide the crop tool for specific users, remove the Crop assets permission from their permission profile.

Why?

This tool helps you save time by creating a variety of sizes and derivatives directly in Bynder, removing the need to use external platforms for basic image editing.

How? 

Note: The crop tool is used to reduce the image size. The maximum size available is the original pixel dimensions of the asset. Watermarked assets cannot be cropped.

Crop Assets

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Note: The crop tool is used to reduce the image size. The maximum size available is the original pixel dimensions of the asset. Watermarked assets cannot be cropped.

  1. Navigate to your Asset Bank.

  2. Click the asset detail view of the asset you want to crop.

  3. Select Crop or Crop / Extend Canvas in the Info tab on the right side. A crop grid appears on the image.

  4. Drag the blue dot anchors on the corners of the grid to set the area for the crop. You can also configure the following optional settings to customize the image:

    1. Name: Insert a custom name for your crop. This is helpful if you save the crop as an extra version or a new asset. If you leave this blank, the cropped dimensions name the file.

    2. Aspect Ratio: Select one of the available crop template dropdowns (original, landscape, portrait, square, or custom) to lock the grid's shape.

    3. Dimensions: Enter your desired height or width into the Dimensions field to automatically conform the crop grid to specific pixel dimensions. Click the lock icon to unlock the aspect ratio and customize the height and width independently.

    4. Scale image: Check the box next to Scale image to resize an image. Enter a lower number for either your desired height or width. The preview on the left changes to reflect your cropped area.

    5. Canvas size: Check the box next to Canvas size to extend the canvas. Enter a larger number for the height or width. Use the Anchor buttons to position your image within the new canvas. You can check Transparent background to make the extended background transparent, or use the Background color field to select a custom hex code.

    6. Output DPI: Select the desired DPI value. Standard selections are 72 or 150 for web, and 300 for print.

    7. Format: Select JPEG or PNG. If you choose a transparent background for your canvas, you must select PNG.

    8. Quality: For JPEG formats, select the desired output image quality (Maximum = 100, Very High = 80, High = 60, Medium = 30, Low = 10). Low-quality images result in a smaller file size, while high-quality images generate larger files.

  5. Finalize your crop by selecting one of the following output options:

    1. Extra version: Saves the crop as a downloadable derivative in the available files section.

    2. New asset: Saves the crop as a new asset in the portal. Original asset metadata does not carry over to the new asset.

    3. Download: Downloads the cropped image directly to your computer.

Note: Cropped assets created after February 18, 2025, name the user who performed the crop action in the "Added by" section. Existing cropped assets display "Unknown User."

FAQs

Why can't we crop a particular image? 

Watermarked images cannot be cropped, regardless of account settings or permissions.

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