Design Your First Template

Templates are reusable designs with customizable parameters. Think of them like a form - you design it once, then fill in different values each time you need it.

Step 1: Access Orshot Studio#

1. Log in to your Orshot account
2. Go to Orshot Studio
3. Click Create New Template

Step 2: Set Up Your Canvas#

Choose dimensions based on where you'll use the image:

Step 3: Add Elements#

Text: Press T or click the Text tool, then click on canvas to add text.

Images: Press I or click the Image tool to upload images or use from your Assets Library.

Shapes: Add rectangles, circles, or arrows to enhance your design.

Step 4: Make Elements Dynamic#

This is where templates become powerful. Any element can be made dynamic:

1. Select a text or image element
2. Click Set as Parameter
3. Give it a clear ID like title, userName, or productImage
4. Add a description so you remember what it's for

When you use the API later, you'll reference these parameter IDs to change the content.

Step 5: Save Your Template#

1. Click Save in the top right
2. Give it a descriptive name
3. Click Save Template

That's it! Your template is ready to use.

Tips for Better Templates#

• Use clear parameter names like customerName instead of text1
• Test with long text to make sure nothing overflows
• Keep it simple - you can always add more later

What's Next?#

Once you have a template, you can generate images from it:

• Generate Images →
• View Your Templates →

For advanced features, check out:

• Setting Parameters →
• Using Custom Fonts →