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# Using the Template Editor

The template editor is where you go from "good enough" to "this is exactly what I want." It's a full visual editor that lets you design custom photo layouts with precision.

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## Opening the Editor

1. Go to your **Templates** section
2. Create a new template or duplicate an existing one
3. The editor opens with a visual canvas

[screenshot: Template editor main view]

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## The Editor Interface

The editor gives you a visual canvas where you can:

* **Drag and drop** elements to position them
* **Resize** elements by dragging corners
* **Rotate** elements to any angle
* **Layer** elements on top of each other

The editor is **fully responsive** and works on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices. You can design and edit templates from your phone on the go — perfect for last-minute adjustments before an event.

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## What You Can Add

### Photo Slots

The most important element. Slots are where guest photos will be placed. You can:

* Add multiple slots for multi-photo layouts
* Choose rectangle or circle shapes
* Set how photos fit (cover, contain, fill)
* Add borders or strokes

### Text

Add any text to your template:

* Event titles and dates
* Client branding
* Fun taglines ("Say Cheese!", "We Got Married!", etc.)
* Your business contact info

### Images

Drop in logos, graphics, decorations, or background images:

* Client logos
* Event-specific graphics
* Decorative borders and corners
* Full background images

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## Canvas Settings

Before you start designing, set your canvas:

* **Size** — Match your print size (2x6, 4x6, 6x4)
* **DPI** — Resolution for printing (300 DPI is standard)
* **Background** — Solid color or image

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## Saving Your Template

Tap **Save** when you're done. Your template is now available to select for any event.

| The editor auto-saves as you work, but always tap Save when you're finished to make sure everything is captured.

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## Tips

* **Start simple** — A clean template with good spacing always looks better than a cluttered one
* **Use high-res images** — Low-res logos and backgrounds look terrible when printed
* **Preview with real photos** — Test your template with actual captured photos to see how it looks