Images can boost your design and improve SEO—here’s how to use and style them in Vev.
Add an Image
Steps:
Click the image icon in the left panel (Shortcut: i)
or open the Add menu (+) and search for “Image”Drag the image container onto the canvas
Double-click the container to open the image library
Upload your own image or choose one from Unsplash or Pixabay
Replace an Image
Double-click the image container
In the Object Fit editor (right panel), click “Replace image”
Pick a new image
Fit & Crop Images
Use the Object Fit editor to control how your image behaves in its container:
Cover: Fills the container, keeps proportions
Contain: Fits inside the container, keeps proportions
Stretch: Fills the container, doesn’t keep proportions
To crop:
Select and double-click the image
Use the Zoom slider to crop in
Move the blue circle to focus on a specific area
Once you have decided how you want your image to behave within the container, you can adjust the cropping of your image by following the steps below.
How to crop an image:
Select the image you want to crop.
Double-click the image to open the Object fit editor.
Navigate to the slider labeled "Zoom" located below the image preview.
Use the slider to decide how much you want to zoom into your image.
Use the blue circle on the image preview to select the area of the image you want to display.
Flip an Image
Flip your image horizontally or vertically:
In the Object Fit editor under "Flip", or
Right-click the image and choose "Flip horizontal/vertical"
Style Your Image
Use the style panel on the right to customize:
Background – Set background color/image (use with “Contain”)
Border – Add borders, set color and thickness
Border Radius – Round the corners
Effects – Add shadows or blur
Opacity – Adjust transparency
Use the Image Library
To access your uploaded and stock images:
Click the image tool in the left panel
Click the arrow icon → choose “Open image library”
Double-click or click “Use image” to add it to your canvas
Image alternative text
In the image library, you can edit the image name and description/alternative text for SEO or accessibility purposes. Use these steps to add alternative text to your images:
In the image library, select your image
On the right, find the “Description/alternative text” field
Add a short description of the image’s content