Adjusting images with Visual edit
Learn how to crop, rotate, or enhance images using B12's built-in image editor.
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Written by: Jay D. Last updated: 10 Apr., 2026 |
You can edit images directly within B12 using built-in tools to crop, rotate, apply filters, and add metadata like alt text.
Editing an image
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In the left sidebar, select
.Visual edit
- Click the image you want to edit. A settings panel appears in the left sidebar.
- Click
Edit. - Make your changes (crop, flip, rotate, or filter), then click
Save. - Click
Saveagain to update your site with the new image.
Cropping an image
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After opening the image editor (see above), select
Crop image. -
Select the area you would like to crop the image to on the right.

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Once you have that selected, click
Crop selection.
The cropped image will appear in the preview pane. Feel free to adjust cropping if needed. -
Click
Saveto store the new image, then clickSaveto update your site.
Editing image metadata
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In the left sidebar, select
.Visual edit
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Click the image you want to edit. A settings panel appears in the left sidebar.
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Click
Metadata. -
Enhance accessibility and SEO by adding Alternative (Alt) text, which describes the image for screen readers, then click
Save.

Replacing an image
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In the left sidebar, select
.Visual edit
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Click the image you want to edit. A settings panel appears in the left sidebar.
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Click
Replace. -
Choose one of the following options:
- Library: Choose an image you uploaded previously or upload a new image. To upload, click
Upload media. Select your image, then clickContinue. All uploaded files are stored in your Library for future use. ClickSaveto update.

- Search: Use free, open-license images from Pexels. Type a keyword in the Search free photos field, select your image, then click
Continue. ClickSaveto update.

- AI Agent: Generate an AI image that fits your vision. Click Ask AI Agent to generate an image. Type a detailed description of your image, starting with Generate an image of... then click the up arrow
. The AI Agent will automatically create a new image and replace the previous one.

Note: Generating an image with the AI Agent uses AI credits.
