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# Adding Images and Backgrounds

A great background or a well-placed logo can take your template from generic to gorgeous. Here's how to add images and backgrounds to your designs.

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## Setting a Background

Every template has a background. You can set it to:

### Solid Color

Pick any color for a clean, simple backdrop. Great for minimalist designs.

### Background Image

Upload an image to use as the full background. Perfect for:

* Floral patterns
* Textured paper looks
* Client-provided branded backgrounds
* Event-themed designs

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## How to Set the Background

1. In the template editor, tap on the **canvas background** area
2. Choose **Color** or **Image**
3. If image, select from your library or upload a new one
4. Adjust cropping if needed

[screenshot: Background settings in editor]

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## Adding Image Elements

Beyond the background, you can place individual images anywhere on the canvas:

1. Tap **Add Image**
2. Select your image file
3. Position and resize it on the canvas

### Common Image Elements

* **Client logos** — Place the company or event logo
* **Decorative graphics** — Borders, corners, florals, ribbons
* **Your business logo** — Subtle branding in a corner
* **Icons** — Social media handles, hashtags with icons

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## Image Properties

Each image element supports:

* **Position and size** — Drag and resize freely
* **Rotation** — Angle the image for creative layouts
* **Opacity** — Make images semi-transparent for overlay effects
* **Z-index** — Control which elements appear in front of others
* **Crop/Pan** — Crop the image to show only the part you want

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## Tips

* **Use high-resolution images** — At least 300 DPI for anything that will be printed. Low-res graphics look pixelated.
* **PNG for transparency** — If your logo has a transparent background, use PNG format
* **Keep file sizes reasonable** — Very large images can slow down the editor and printing
* **Balance the design** — Don't let background images compete with the guest photos. They should complement, not distract.

| Ask your clients for their logo in **PNG format with a transparent background**. It'll make your life much easier when designing their template.