Wix Media: Using the Wix Photo Studio Tools

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Important:
Not all Photo Studio Tools are available to all users yet.
With the Wix Photo Studio, you can completely transform your images and tell a new story.
Get creative and overhaul your image in minutes. With our abundance of filters, enhancement tools, cropping and decorative options, you can alter the mood and context of any image.
In this article, learn more using the following tools with your images:
A screenshot showing the Photo Studio in the Editor.

Crop and Resize

Crop your image to focus in on and display just the section you want. Then resize it to your liking. Choose from predefined or custom sizes and angles, and create mirror images using the Flip tool.

To crop your image:

  1. Access the Photo Studio.
  2. Click Crop under Editing Tools.
  3. Crop and resize your image using the options available. Then click Save.
A GIF highlighting how the Crop and Resize options can transform an image.

Enhance

Intensify your images with the Enhance feature. This automatically improves the brightness, saturation and contrast of your image. Choose from three preset enhancement modes, specifically tailored to portrait, scenery or indoor contexts. Or let Wix auto-enhance your picture.

To enhance your image:

  1. Access the Photo Studio.
  2. Click Enhance under Editing Tools.
  3. Choose to auto-enhance your image or select a specific mode to apply: Portrait, Scenery, or Indoors.
  4. Click Save.
A GIF highlighting how the Enhance options can transform an image.

Adjust

Tweak your images with our selection of image adjustment tools, including Brightness, Color Saturation and Exposure. Play with the adjustment tools to acheive the perfect finish.

To adjust your image:

  1. Access the Photo Studio.
  2. Click Adjust under Editing Tools.
  3. Adjust your image by dragging the slider next to the relevant option. Then click Save.
A GIF highlighting how the Adjust options can transform an image.

Filters

Transform your images with professional filters. You can use the same filter on all of your images to keep a consistent theme throughout your site. Or use different filters to enhance specific images so that they really stand out.

To apply filters to your images:

  1. Access the Photo Studio.
  2. Click Filters under Editing Tools.
  3. Click any filter to apply it to your image. Drag the slider below your image to adjust the strength of the filter.
  4. Click Save.
A GIF highlighting how the Filters options can transform an image.

Cut Out

Remove the background of any image, so you can reuse the image in different contexts. While cutting out the background, use the available tools to refine the edges of the image. You can then choose to leave the background of the image as transparent, or replace it with a color, texture, or another image. 

To cut out an image:

  1. Access the Photo Studio.
  2. Click Cut Out under Editing Tools.
  3. Click Auto Cut Out.
  4. Click Refine Cut Out and edit the image using the following options:
    • Restore: Restore parts of the cut-out that you removed.
    • Erase: Edit the image to remove parts of the cut-out.
    • Fix Edges: Select the brush size, stroke and opacity to make more accurate edits.
  5. Click Apply.
  6. (Optional) Click the square next to Background Color to add a background to the image.
  7. Click Save to save the new image in your Media Manager.
A GIF highlighting how the Cut Out and Background options can transform an image.

Text

Add text boxes to your images, customize them using the formatting options, and then add the image with the text directly onto your site. This is a great way to add captions, inspirational quotes, or even watermarks to your images.

To add text to an image:

  1. Access the Photo Studio.
  2. Click Text under Add an Element.
  3. Click a text style to add it to your image.
  4. Click Design.
  5. Customize your text using the options available. Then click Save.
A screenshot showing the Text editing options in the Photo Studio.

Decorative

Add playful decorative icons and vector art to your images to create a dramatic, collage effect. Choose from basic shapes, animals, typography and many more categories to bring your image to life.

To add decorative elements to your photo:

  1. Access the Photo Studio.
  2. Click Decorative under Add an Element.
  3. Click a decorative element to add it to your image.
    Tip: Click See More next to a category to view more of that type of element.
A  screenshot showing vector art art added to an image.

Overlay

Overlay a wide range of subtle visual effects onto your image. Like filters, these overlays can change the tone and feeling of your image. Drag the overlay to your preferred location and adjust its size using the drag handles.

To add an overlay to your image:

  1. Access the Photo Studio.
  2. Click Overlay under Add an Element.
  3. Customize your overlay using the options available. Then click Save.
A GIF highlighting how the Overlay options can transform an image.

Background

After cutting out your image, you can replace the background. Choose from a range of colors, textures, stages and animations to make your image pop.

To add a background to your image:

  1. Access the Photo Studio.
  2. Click Background under Add an Element.
  3. Click a background to add it to your image.
    Tip: Click See More next to a category to view more of that type of background.
  4. Customize your background using the options available. Then click Save.
A GIF highlighting how the Background options can transform an image.

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