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Resizing assets

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Learning objectives

  • Understand the purpose and use cases of Image Resizer.
  • Create and configure a transformation profile.
  • Use transformation profiles in the PIM interface and via the API.

Overview

Image Resizer is an optional feature of Quable PIM, available by subscription. This feature allows to generate variations of image-type assets in different formats, sizes, or proportions.

These variations are useful for:

  • Adapting visuals to the requirements of distribution channels (e-commerce site, marketplaces, print, etc.),
  • Saving time by avoiding editing in another dedicated software,
  • Ensuring visual consistency across all media.

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Good to know

  • Image Resizer is a paid feature.
  • To activate this feature, contact your CSM (Customer Success Manager).
  • Creating a new profile may generate additional costs if the quota is exceeded.

Accessing Image Resizer settings

From the Quable PIM interface:

  • Go to the administration console, then navigate to Integration > Image Resizer.
  • The list shows the profiles already created.
  • The Create a new transformation profile button is located in the top right corner of the interface.

Creating a new profile

A transformation profile corresponds to a specific image format (e.g. 600x600 thumbnail, HD e-commerce, WebP preview, etc.).

  • Click Create a new transformation profile.
  • Fill in the following three sections of the form:

1. Profile identity

FieldDescription
NameClear name for the profile (e.g.: thumbnail-marketplace, HD-print)
CodeUnique code for the URL (e.g.: hdweb, miniature600). ⚠️ Cannot be modified after creation.

At this stage, a CDN preview URL is automatically generated for you.


2. Transformations

Choose one transformation type suited to your needs:

TransformationDesired effect
Fit & fillThe image fits into a fixed frame, and empty areas are filled with a selected color
CropThe image is centered and cropped to the specified dimensions
Max widthThe image is resized proportionally to a maximum width
Max heightThe image is resized proportionally to a maximum height

Example: A 4000x3000px image with a 600x600 transformation may be cropped, resized, or framed depending on the selected method.


3. Format

Define the output format:

  • JPEG: Good quality/weight compromise
  • WebP: Format optimized for the web
  • PNG: Ideal for visuals with transparent backgrounds

Using profiles in Quable

Once created, profiles are available:

  • In the DAM: when downloading an asset, you can choose between the original file and a resized version via an image resizer profile,
  • In the asset sheet: when downloading an asset, you can choose between the original file and a resized version via an image resizer profile,
  • In advanced search: during quick asset exports, additional options appear to define the export. You can choose between the original file and a resized version via an image resizer profile,
  • Via the API: by calling the URL containing the profile code
    Use API v5 and the /api/assets endpoint
    In the response, the thumbnail attribute contains the links to the resized images.

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Good to know

Two standard profiles are available by default, even when no image resizer profile is created:

  • original (untransformed image)
  • 600x600 (thumbnail profile)

Managing Image Resizer profiles

Edit a profile

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Limitations

It is not possible to edit a profile after creation.


Delete a profile

  1. On the Image Resizer page, locate the profile to delete.
  2. Click the Delete icon on the right.
  3. A dialog box will ask you to confirm.

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Warning

⚠️ Irreversible action: it is not possible to recover a profile after deletion.


Profile information

  1. On the Image Resizer page, locate the profile you want to view.
  2. Click the Information icon on the right.
  3. A window will open with the profile description details.

Best practices

  • Clearly name profiles (e.g. web-small, print-a4) to make them easier to identify.
  • Create one profile per distribution channel: web, print, marketplace, etc.
  • Limit the number of profiles to avoid management complexity or exceeding contractual thresholds.
  • Test the results via the CDN URL before final distribution.

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Summary

  • Image Resizer is an optional subscription feature that allows images to be automatically transformed based on defined rules.

  • Creating a transformation profile requires defining: profile identity (name/code), transformation type (cropping, resizing, etc.), output format (JPEG, PNG, WebP).

  • Once created, profiles are available for download:

    • In the DAM,
    • In the asset sheet and product sheet,
    • In advanced search,
    • Via the API.

Next Chapter

🎉 Congratulations! You have completed the course "Resizing assets" Continue your learning journey by exploring the next module in the Asset Studio Training Program.

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