Setting the focal point for an image ensures the most important part of the photo stays in focus, regardless of how or where the image is displayed. Whether viewed on a mobile device, tablet, or desktop, or used in a photo grid, slideshow, or as a primary image, the focal point prevents essential details from being cut off.

For example, in a photo of a lion in the grass, setting the focal point ensures the lion's head stays visible, no matter the layout or device. It only takes a moment to set, but it makes a real difference in the visual integrity of your images.

Setting the Focal Point in a Page

For New Images

When uploading or copy-pasting images into an Image Element, you'll be prompted to adjust the focal point of the photo. Click the area of the photo you want to emphasize to set the focus on your desired subject.

For Existing Images

1. Open the Replace Photo pop-up. For Primary Photos, click the Replace Photo button in the top right. For Image elements, click the Add Images button, or the image icon.
2. Hover over the image whose focus point you'd like to change.
3. Click the edit icon that appears.
4. Readjust the image's focus and click Save.

Setting the Focal Point in the Media Library

1. Click the stacked-files icon on the left-hand side of Safari Portal to open the Media Library, then select the Photos tab.
2. Hover over the photo whose focal point you'd like to change, then click the edit (pencil) icon that appears in the top right corner.
3. Adjust the photo's focal point.
4. Click Save when you're done.

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