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title: "Image"
slug: "advanced-images"
description: "Learn how to add image elements to your Step-by-Step Guide or videos, enhancing visuals with annotations and branded assets effortlessly."
updated: 2026-06-02T03:28:02Z
published: 2026-06-02T03:28:02Z
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> ## Documentation Index
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# Image

The Image element allows you to overlay an additional image onto any step in a Step-by-Step Guide or at any timestamp in interactive demos and videos. This is useful for inserting supplementary visuals such as annotations or branded assets directly onto a step without re-recording.

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## How to Add an Image Element

### Adding image to a Step by step guide

1. Navigate to **Add elements** in the right pane.
2. Click **Image**. If one or more image elements have already been added, click **Add new** to insert another.
3. Enable the **Hide other elements** toggle to temporarily hide all other elements on the current step while configuring the image. Other elements are hidden temporarily and are not deleted.
4. To upload an image, click **Image**. Select from the available predefined image assets.

 Note

Uploading images from Drive is not currently supported.

1. Click **Insert** to add the selected image.
2. Under **Size and position**, choose a placement mode:
  - **Freeform** - Adjust size and position freely. Enter an exact value in the **Angle** field or use **Rotate left** or **Rotate right** to adjust manually.
  - **Fit to screen** - The image fills the step's image area by default.
3. Alternatively, drag the edges of the image to resize it.
4. Click the **Reset to original size and position** icon above the image to return to the original size and position in one click.
5. Click the **rotate icon** and drag to rotate the image.
6. Use **Lock aspect ratio** to maintain proportions and prevent the image from appearing stretched or distorted. Lock proportions before resizing to ensure the image scales uniformly.
7. Click **Apply** to save the image element.

![alt text](https://cdn.document360.io/860f9f88-412e-4570-8222-d5bf2f4b7dd1/Images/Documentation/Add-image-guide.gif)

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### Adding image to a video / interactive demo

1. Navigate to **Add elements** in the right pane.
2. Click **Image**. If an image already exists, click **Add new**.
3. Enable **Hide other elements** to hide every other element while you configure the image.
4. Set the timestamp using the **Time** field or drag the video slider.
5. To upload an image, click **Select image**. Select from the available predefined image assets.

 Note

Uploading images from Google Drive is not currently supported.

1. Click **Insert** to add the selected image.
2. Under **Size and position**, choose a placement mode:
  - **Freeform** - Adjust size and position freely. Enter an exact value in the **Angle** field or use **Rotate left** or **Rotate right** to adjust manually.
  - **Fit to screen** - The image fills the step's image area.
3. Alternatively, drag the edges of the image to resize it.
4. Click the **Reset to original size and position** icon above the image to return to the original size and position in one click.
5. To rotate, click the **rotate icon** and drag.
6. Use **Lock aspect ratio** to maintain proportions and prevent the image from appearing stretched or distorted.
7. Under **Behaviour**, configure how the image is displayed:
  - **Stay for** - Visible for a set duration.
  - **Next button** - Visible until the user clicks Next.
  - **CTA** - Tied to a call-to-action.
  - **Show until** - The image is displayed until a specified time is reached.
8. To add voice narration, turn on the **AI voice over** toggle.
  - Select the desired voice and enter the content in the text field.
  - Click the **Play** button next to the content to preview it in the selected voice.
9. Click **Apply** to save the image element.

![alt text](https://cdn.document360.io/860f9f88-412e-4570-8222-d5bf2f4b7dd1/Images/Documentation/image-video-demo.png)

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## Managing image elements

All images added appear in the **Image panel**, with a thumbnail preview and name.

- **Add another image** - Click **Add new** at the top of the panel.
- **Edit an image** - Click any image in the list to edit it. Modify as needed, then click **Apply** to save or **Cancel** to go back. Use the **Delete icon** to remove it.
- **Delete an image** - Hover over an image, click the **three-dot menu**, and select **Delete**.

![alt text](https://cdn.document360.io/860f9f88-412e-4570-8222-d5bf2f4b7dd1/Images/Documentation/Manage-image.png)

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## Best practices

- **Lock proportions before resizing** - In Freeform mode, enabling aspect ratio lock prevents distortion.
- **Use the Angle field for exact alignment** - When an overlay needs to sit at a specific angle, such as a diagonal banner or rotated badge, enter the value directly instead of rotating manually.
- **Reserve Fit to screen for background replacements** - For most overlay use cases, Freeform offers more control. Fit to screen works best only when replacing the full step background.
- **Keep overlays relevant to the step** - Unrelated or excessive visuals can distract viewers and reduce clarity.
- **Preview before publishing** - After applying, check positioning and sizing to confirm the image appears as intended for end users.