Media, text & generated visuals
Image
Place a local still image into a scene.
Before you start
Open the intended collection and layout. For capture or network inputs, have the device or sender available.
Where to find it
Sources > Add > Image.
Use it
- Open the scene that will contain the source.
- Choose Add in Sources.
- Select Image in Create Source.
- Enter a name and choose New.
- Choose Browse and select Image File.
- Check the image preview.
- Set unloading and alpha handling if needed.
- Choose Save and Close (or OK where shown).
- Check the source in Preview before taking it to Program.
Controls and additional tasks
Edit opens Image Editor. Unload image when not showing releases unused image memory. Apply alpha in linear space changes translucent edge blending. Supported static image choices include AVIF, BMP, TGA, PNG, JPEG, GIF, WebP, PSD, SVG, and TIFF; JXR is additionally available on Windows. Animated/scripted SVG behavior is not supported by Image Source.
Control reference
| Control | Use |
|---|---|
| Image source options | Choose the dynamic image group that supplies live images. |
| Image source options | Edit the selected group. |
| Image source options | Add a group. |
| Stretch | Choose how live images fit inside the dynamic image box. Choices: None, Fit, Fill with crop, Fill. |
| Fixed Point | Choose the anchor point used when the dynamic image does not fill the box. Choices: Top, Left, Right, Bottom, Top Left, Top Right, Bottom Left, Bottom Right, Center, Top Left, Top Right, Bottom Left, Bottom Right. |
| Aspect Ratio | Choose the dynamic image box aspect ratio. |
| Image source options | Box width for this source in the current layout. |
| Image source options | Box height for this source in the current layout. Enabled only for Free Size. |
| Image source options | Set the box width for this source in the current layout. Minimum: 1. |
| Image source options | Set the box height for this source in the current layout. Available for Free Size. Minimum: 1. |
| Image source options | Choose the transition used when Dynamic Image content changes inside the box. |
| Image source options | Edit the selected transition. |
| Image source options | Create a new transition. |
| Image source options | Local image file path used by this source. |
| Browse | Choose a local image file. |
| Edit | Edit the selected image. |
| Unload image when not showing | Release the image from memory when this source is not visible. |
| Apply alpha in linear space | Use linear-space alpha handling for images that need more accurate edge blending. |
| Save and Close | Save Image Source settings. Shortcut: Ctrl+S. |
| Cancel | Close without saving changes. |
Example
Add a transparent PNG logo above a camera.
If something is wrong
If lettering differs in an SVG, check that its font is installed. Use Image Sequence for a numbered animation.
Stop or remove
Hide the source to stop showing its picture. Use its available playback/connection stop control when you need to stop the input itself. Remove the source item from the scene when it is no longer needed. Shared sources can still be used in other scenes.
Keys in this feature
| Key | Action | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ctrl+S | Save and close | Built-in shortcut |
Related pages
Image Editor · Keyboard shortcuts · Menu reference · Manual contents