diff --git a/src/libs/vtools/tools/backgroundimage/vbackgroundimagecontrols.cpp b/src/libs/vtools/tools/backgroundimage/vbackgroundimagecontrols.cpp
index a3ae37038..b1cc59e9c 100644
--- a/src/libs/vtools/tools/backgroundimage/vbackgroundimagecontrols.cpp
+++ b/src/libs/vtools/tools/backgroundimage/vbackgroundimagecontrols.cpp
@@ -195,6 +195,7 @@ void VBackgroundImageControls::UpdateControls()
 
     prepareGeometryChange();
     m_image = m_doc->GetBackgroundImage(m_id);
+    m_originPos = m_image.BoundingRect().center();
 }
 
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