Adding Torn Edge Effects

You can add an effect around an image or image object to give it the appearance of having a torn edge.

You can add a torn edge effect for an image using the File Properties dialog or the Profiles Editor. Use the File Properties dialog if you want to add a torn edge effect for a single image only. Use the Profiles Editor if you want to add a torn edge effect for a profile, which can be used when capturing future images. See Capture Profiles.

How to Add a Torn Edge Effect Using the File Properties Dialog

  1. In the Capture Editor, double-click the image to which you want to add a torn edge.
  2. In the File Properties dialog, select the Edge Effects tab.
  3. Click the down arrow next to the Edge Effect field and select Torn.

  4. Complete the rest of the fields on the tab.

    • Wave Length Set the length of the "waves" for a torn edge effect (in pixels). This changes the width of the torn areas in the effect.
    • Wave Height Set the height of the "waves" for a torn edge effect (in pixels). This changes the depth of the torn areas in the effect.
    • Edges Click in the check boxes to select the specific edges (top, bottom, left, right) where you'd like the effect to be applied in the image. If a check mark is displayed, the effect will be applied to that edge.
  5. Click OK. The torn edge is added to the image.
  6. Click to save your work.

How to Add a Torn Edge Effect Using the Profiles Editor

  1. Select View > Profiles, and from the drop-down on the left side of the local toolbar, choose the profile.
  2. In the Profiles Editor, select the Edge Effects tab.
  3. Click the down arrow next to the Edge Effect field and select Torn.

  4. Complete the rest of the fields on the tab.

    • Wave Length Set the length of the "waves" for a torn edge effect (in pixels). This changes the width of the torn areas in the effect.
    • Wave Height Set the height of the "waves" for a torn edge effect (in pixels). This changes the depth of the torn areas in the effect.
    • Edges Click in the check boxes to select the specific edges (top, bottom, left, right) where you'd like the effect to be applied in the image. If a check mark is displayed, the effect will be applied to that edge.
  5. Click to save your work.

How to Add a Torn Edge Effect to an Image Object

  1. Open the image and double-click the image object.
  2. In the Image Properties dialog, select the Edge Effects tab.
  3. Click the down arrow next to the Edge Effect field and select Torn.

  4. Complete the rest of the fields on the tab.

    • Wave Length Set the length of the "waves" for a torn edge effect (in pixels). This changes the width of the torn areas in the effect.
    • Wave Height Set the height of the "waves" for a torn edge effect (in pixels). This changes the depth of the torn areas in the effect.
    • Edges Click in the check boxes to select the specific edges (top, bottom, left, right) where you'd like the effect to be applied in the image. If a check mark is displayed, the effect will be applied to that edge.
  5. Click OK.
  6. Click to save your work.

Note You can also modify the edge of an image or image object by adding padding. See Adding Padding to Objects.

Note When you add a torn edge effect, the torn areas take on the image's default background color. You can change this color on the Appearance tab of the File Properties dialog or Profiles Editor.

What's Next?

If necessary, you can continue editing the image (e.g., adding objects, effects, a callout; cropping the image; resizing the image). Otherwise, you can finalize the image by saving it. See Editing Images.