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How to Swap, Position, and Mask Images in Flipsnack

Swap images, set exact position and rotation from the settings inspector, and use shapes as masks to crop, resize, and scale visuals.

This article explains how to adjust the appearance and precise positioning of images and shapes in your Flipsnack design, including swapping images, precise placement using the settings inspector, and using shapes as masks.

Summary

  • Swap images, edit appearance (filters, style, crop, flip).
  • Position elements precisely with the settings inspector (exact position and rotation).
  • Use shapes as masks and adjust images inside masks (reposition, resize, crop, proportional scaling).

Swap an image

  1. Upload the new image to your project (Images tab).
  2. Select the image you want to replace on the page and delete or remove it.
  3. Add the new image by dragging it into place or using the Add Image option.
  4. With the image selected, use the top menu editing options (Filters, Style, Crop, Flip) to adjust appearance.
  5. Save your changes.

Position elements precisely

  1. In the Design Studio toolbar, open the View menu.
  2. Choose Show settings inspector to display the inspector panel.
  3. Select the element (image or shape) you want to position.
  4. Enter exact values for position and rotation in the inspector to place the element precisely.
  5. Optionally apply the same positioning values across pages for uniform alignment.

Use a shape as a mask and adjust the image inside it

  1. From the Shapes tab in the Design Studio, select and place a shape (e.g., circle, square).
  2. With the shape selected, enable the Use as mask option from the top menu.
  3. Drag your desired image from the Images tab onto the mask shape; the image will fit the mask.
  4. Click the masked image to reposition, resize, or crop the image inside the mask.
  5. Use the Crop tool and selection handles; hold Shift to scale proportionally or use available ratio options for precise cropping.

Tips

  • While an image is selected, top-menu tools (Filters, Style, Crop, Flip) let you adjust visual appearance quickly.
  • Use the settings inspector for exact numeric control over placement and rotation.
  • When adjusting images inside masks, use Shift for proportional resizing.

Conclusion Follow these steps to swap images, fine-tune appearance, achieve exact placement, and control how images appear inside shape masks for consistent, professional designs.