# How do I add images to a course?

Add images by uploading your own, searching Unsplash or GIPHY, or generating a custom image with AI.

You can add an image to any screen that supports one in a few ways: upload your own, pick from your image library, search the built-in browser, or generate a custom image with AI. There are no strict size or aspect-ratio rules, and Coassemble handles the sizing, so you don't need to crop.

## Adding an image

When you add or replace an image, you can upload your own, choose one from your image library, search Unsplash or GIPHY, or generate one with AI.

### Upload an image

1. On a screen that supports an image, select **Add an image** (or select an existing image and choose **Replace image**).  
2. Choose **Upload**.  
3. Drag and drop a file, or browse your device to select one.  
4. The image is added and saved to your image library for reuse.

### Search Unsplash or GIPHY

In the image picker, search **Unsplash** for photos or **GIPHY** for GIFs, then select one to add it to your screen.

### Generate an image with AI

Choose **Generate**, describe the image you want, then pick a style (Auto, Photo, Cinematic, Drawing, Vector, or Painting) and an aspect ratio (Square, Landscape, or Portrait). You'll get four options to choose from, and you can refine your description and try again. Generated images are saved to your image library so you can reuse them. (AI image generation is currently in beta.)

## Display options

Once an image is added, you can change how it sits on the screen:

- **Fill** (the default): scales the image to fill its container while keeping the aspect ratio. You can reposition it within the frame.  
- **Fit**: scales the image so the whole thing is visible, useful when every part matters.  
- **Background image**: behaves like Fit, but your text sits on top, often with a gentle overlay so the text stays readable.

## Frequently asked questions

### Do I need to crop or resize my images?

No. There are no strict size or aspect-ratio requirements, and Coassemble resizes images to fit responsively.

### Where do AI-generated images go?

They're saved to your image library, just like uploaded images, so you can reuse them across courses.

### What image sources can I use?

Upload your own, reuse images from your library, search Unsplash for photos or GIPHY for GIFs, or generate one with AI.

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