How to insert images and pictures in InDesign

InDesign is a powerful tool for creating visually stunning layouts, and incorporating images is an essential part of the design process.

In this article, we’ll show you how to insert pictures and images into your InDesign projects, as well as how to manage, resize, and format them for the best results.

We’ll also share four tips on how to use clipping paths for images, organize your media more effectively, and use frame fit options.

Insert images using the Place Command

The Place command is the primary method of importing images into InDesign. To insert an image using the Place command, follow these steps:

1. Open your InDesign document and go to the page where you want to insert the image.
2. Go to the “File” menu and select “Place” or use the keyboard shortcut “Ctrl+D” (Windows) or “Cmd+D” (Mac).
3. Browse to the location where your image file is saved and click “Open”.
4. Your cursor will now be loaded with the image. Click and drag to create a frame that fits the desired size for the image.

Work with images in InDesign

Once your image is inserted into your document, there are several tools and techniques you can use to manage and manipulate it.

Resize and scale images

To resize an image in InDesign, follow these steps:

• Select the picture frame with the “Selection Tool” (V).
• Click and drag one of the frame’s handles to resize the frame. To maintain the image’s aspect ratio, hold down the “Shift” key while dragging.
• If you want to scale the image proportionally within...