Adding images to your lesson
Use an Image tile for photos, diagrams, screenshots, illustrations, and other static visuals. You can generate an image with the Mindsmith Agent, search built-in sources, upload a file, reuse an image extracted from a lesson resource, or select an asset from your organization’s media library.
Choosing an image source
Add or select an Image tile, then choose one of the available sources:
Generate opens the Mindsmith Agent so you can describe the image you need.
Search finds images from Unsplash, the web, or Giphy.
Upload adds an image from your device.
File shows images extracted from resources attached to the lesson.
Library appears for organization lessons and lets you reuse shared media-library assets.
You can also paste or drag an image directly onto a selected Image tile while editing.
Searching for images and GIFs
Choose Search.
Select Unsplash, Web, or Giphy.
Enter a search term and select a result.
Web search also provides usage-rights filters. You are responsible for confirming that you have permission to use an image in your content.
Generating an image
Choose Generate to open the Mindsmith Agent for that tile. Describe the subject, composition, style, and aspect ratio you want. You can add lesson resources or other context to the Agent when the image needs to match source material.
AI image generation consumes organization credits when the workspace uses credits. Available generation models can change, so use the model choices shown in the Agent.
Uploading an image
Choose Upload, then drag in a supported file or browse your device. Image uploads support PNG, JPG/JPEG, WebP, GIF, and SVG files.
Uploading is best for proprietary screenshots, diagrams, logos, or other visuals you already own.
Reusing images from lesson resources
Choose File to browse images extracted from documents attached to the lesson. If the panel is empty, the attached resources did not contain an image Mindsmith could extract.
Using the organization media library
For lessons in an organization, choose Library to browse shared images. Authors with the appropriate organization access can manage reusable assets from the dashboard’s media library.
Fitting and cropping the image
After adding an image, select its tile and choose:
Fill to cover the tile, cropping edges when necessary.
Fit to show the entire image, leaving space when its proportions differ from the tile.
Custom to reposition and zoom the image yourself.
Alternative text and fullscreen viewing
Add useful alternative text for images that communicate information. Decorative images can use empty alternative text.
In the learner view, selecting an Image tile opens the image at a larger size. This fullscreen view is automatic; there is no separate author setting for it.
Editing an existing image with AI
Select an image and use Edit with AI, or ask the Mindsmith Agent to change the image. Describe the adjustment you want, review the result, and apply it to the tile.