I have uploaded an image and transformed it via the Media Library Advanced Editing page, but I can't find how to save the transformation

When using the Media Library Advanced Editing page of an asset, the URL featured under the preview will reflect the transformations added to the asset. However, the transformed asset will only be created and attached to the original asset in your Cloudinary account as soon as it is delivered outside of the Advanced Editing page (e.g. if you click on it and open it in your browser).

Previewing the transformed asset in the Advanced Editing page or saving the transformed version you just generated will depend on whether the Transformation Builder is enabled in the Early Access section of your Media Library Preferences.

Transformation Builder enabled

Preview of the transformed asset

When adding transformation to your original asset via the Advanced Editing page, you will need to click on Apply to see the transformed asset.

The URL and the preview will then reflect the new transformation added to the asset.

Saving the transformed asset

It will depend on whether you want to save the transformed asset as a new asset or replace the original asset.

• If you want to save it as a new asset, click on Save Assets As....
• If you want to replace the original asset, click on Save Asset.

Transformation Builder disabled

Preview of the transformed asset

When adding transformation to your original asset via the Advanced Editing page, you will need to click on Refresh Preview to see the transformed asset.

Saving the transformed asset

Without the transformation builder enabled, it is not possible to save the transformed asset directly and you will have to upload the asset using the generated URL.

• If you want to save it as a new asset, you will need to specify another public_id when uploading the asset.
• If you want to replace the original asset, you will need to keep the same public_id when uploading the asset. In case you use the API, you will need to pass the overwrite parameter and set it to true.