Image Studio Templates Guide¶
Templates automatically configure dimensions, aspect ratios, and provider settings for specific platforms and use cases. This guide covers all available templates and how to use them effectively.
Overview¶
Templates eliminate the need to manually calculate dimensions and configure settings. Simply select a template, and Image Studio automatically sets up everything for optimal results on your target platform.
Key Benefits¶
- Automatic Sizing: No manual dimension calculations
- Platform Optimization: Optimized for each platform's requirements
- Provider Recommendations: Templates suggest best providers
- Style Guidance: Templates include style recommendations
- Time Saving: Quick setup for common use cases
Template System¶
How Templates Work¶
- Select Template: Choose from available templates
- Auto-Configuration: Dimensions, aspect ratio, and settings are applied
- Provider Suggestion: Best provider is recommended
- Generate: Create images with optimal settings
Template Components¶
Each template includes: - Dimensions: Width and height in pixels - Aspect Ratio: Platform-appropriate aspect ratio - Provider Recommendation: Suggested AI provider - Style Preset: Recommended style (if applicable) - Use Cases: When to use this template
Platform Templates¶
Instagram Templates¶
Feed Post (Square)¶
- Dimensions: 1080x1080 (1:1)
- Use Case: Standard Instagram feed posts
- Best For: Product showcases, brand posts, general content
- Provider: Ideogram V3 or Stability Core
Feed Post (Portrait)¶
- Dimensions: 1080x1350 (4:5)
- Use Case: Vertical Instagram posts
- Best For: Portraits, tall products, vertical compositions
- Provider: Ideogram V3 or Stability Core
Story¶
- Dimensions: 1080x1920 (9:16)
- Use Case: Instagram Stories
- Best For: Vertical content, announcements, behind-the-scenes
- Provider: Ideogram V3
- Note: Consider safe zones for text
Reel Cover¶
- Dimensions: 1080x1920 (9:16)
- Use Case: Instagram Reel thumbnails
- Best For: Video thumbnails, engaging visuals
- Provider: Ideogram V3
LinkedIn Templates¶
Post¶
- Dimensions: 1200x628 (1.91:1)
- Use Case: Standard LinkedIn feed posts
- Best For: Professional content, B2B marketing, thought leadership
- Provider: Ideogram V3 or Stability Core
Post (Square)¶
- Dimensions: 1080x1080 (1:1)
- Use Case: Square LinkedIn posts
- Best For: Visual content, infographics, brand posts
- Provider: Ideogram V3
Article¶
- Dimensions: 1200x627 (2:1)
- Use Case: LinkedIn article cover images
- Best For: Article headers, long-form content
- Provider: Stability Core or Ideogram V3
Company Cover¶
- Dimensions: 1128x191 (4:1)
- Use Case: LinkedIn company page banners
- Best For: Company branding, page headers
- Provider: Stability Core
- Note: Very wide format, consider text placement
Facebook Templates¶
Feed Post¶
- Dimensions: 1200x630 (1.91:1)
- Use Case: Standard Facebook feed posts
- Best For: General posts, announcements, engagement
- Provider: Ideogram V3 or Stability Core
Feed Post (Square)¶
- Dimensions: 1080x1080 (1:1)
- Use Case: Square Facebook posts
- Best For: Visual content, product showcases
- Provider: Ideogram V3
Story¶
- Dimensions: 1080x1920 (9:16)
- Use Case: Facebook Stories
- Best For: Vertical content, temporary posts
- Provider: Ideogram V3
- Note: Consider safe zones
Cover Photo¶
- Dimensions: 820x312 (16:9)
- Use Case: Facebook page cover photos
- Best For: Page branding, headers
- Provider: Stability Core
- Note: Wide format, consider text placement
Twitter/X Templates¶
Post¶
- Dimensions: 1200x675 (16:9)
- Use Case: Standard Twitter/X posts
- Best For: News, updates, general content
- Provider: Ideogram V3 or Stability Core
Card¶
- Dimensions: 1200x600 (2:1)
- Use Case: Twitter card images
- Best For: Link previews, article shares
- Provider: Ideogram V3
Header¶
- Dimensions: 1500x500 (3:1)
- Use Case: Twitter/X profile headers
- Best For: Profile branding, headers
- Provider: Stability Core
- Note: Very wide format
YouTube Templates¶
Thumbnail¶
- Dimensions: 1280x720 (16:9)
- Use Case: YouTube video thumbnails
- Best For: Video thumbnails, engaging visuals
- Provider: Ideogram V3
- Note: Thumbnails need to be eye-catching
Channel Art¶
- Dimensions: 2560x1440 (16:9)
- Use Case: YouTube channel banners
- Best For: Channel branding, headers
- Provider: Stability Core
- Note: High resolution for large displays
Pinterest Templates¶
Pin¶
- Dimensions: 1000x1500 (2:3)
- Use Case: Standard Pinterest pins
- Best For: Visual discovery, product showcases, tutorials
- Provider: Ideogram V3
- Note: Vertical format works best
Story Pin¶
- Dimensions: 1080x1920 (9:16)
- Use Case: Pinterest Stories
- Best For: Vertical content, temporary posts
- Provider: Ideogram V3
TikTok Templates¶
Video Cover¶
- Dimensions: 1080x1920 (9:16)
- Use Case: TikTok video thumbnails
- Best For: Video covers, engaging visuals
- Provider: Ideogram V3
- Note: Vertical format, eye-catching design
Blog Templates¶
Header¶
- Dimensions: 1200x628 (1.91:1)
- Use Case: Blog post featured images
- Best For: Article headers, featured images
- Provider: Ideogram V3 or Stability Core
Header Wide¶
- Dimensions: 1920x1080 (16:9)
- Use Case: Wide blog headers
- Best For: Full-width headers, hero images
- Provider: Stability Core
Email Templates¶
Banner¶
- Dimensions: 600x200 (3:1)
- Use Case: Email newsletter banners
- Best For: Email headers, promotional banners
- Provider: Stability Core
- Note: Consider email client compatibility
Product Image¶
- Dimensions: 600x600 (1:1)
- Use Case: Email product images
- Best For: Product showcases in emails
- Provider: Ideogram V3
Website Templates¶
Hero Image¶
- Dimensions: 1920x1080 (16:9)
- Use Case: Website hero sections
- Best For: Landing pages, homepage headers
- Provider: Stability Core or Ideogram V3
Banner¶
- Dimensions: 1200x400 (3:1)
- Use Case: Website banners
- Best For: Section headers, promotional banners
- Provider: Stability Core
Using Templates¶
Template Selection¶
- Open Template Selector: Click template button in Create Studio
- Filter by Platform: Select platform to see relevant templates
- Search Templates: Use search to find specific templates
- Select Template: Click template to apply it
- Auto-Configuration: Settings are automatically applied
Template Benefits¶
Time Saving: - No manual dimension calculations - Instant optimal settings - Quick platform setup
Optimization: - Platform-specific dimensions - Optimal aspect ratios - Provider recommendations
Consistency: - Standard sizes across content - Brand consistency - Professional appearance
Template Best Practices¶
For Social Media¶
- Use Platform Templates: Always use templates for social media
- Match Content Type: Choose template that matches your content
- Consider Format: Square vs. portrait vs. landscape
- Test Display: Verify on actual platform
For Marketing¶
- Consistent Sizing: Use same templates across campaigns
- Platform Optimization: Optimize for each platform
- Brand Alignment: Ensure templates match brand guidelines
- Quality Settings: Use Premium for important campaigns
For Content Libraries¶
- Template Variety: Use different templates for diversity
- Platform Coverage: Generate for all relevant platforms
- Reusability: Create assets that work across platforms
- Organization: Tag by template type in Asset Library
Template Recommendations¶
By Content Type¶
Product Photography¶
- Instagram: Feed Post (Square) or Feed Post (Portrait)
- Facebook: Feed Post or Feed Post (Square)
- Pinterest: Pin
- E-commerce: Blog Header or Website Hero
Social Media Posts¶
- Instagram: Feed Post (Square) or Story
- LinkedIn: Post
- Facebook: Feed Post
- Twitter: Post
Blog Content¶
- Featured Image: Blog Header
- Social Sharing: Instagram Feed Post (Square)
- Article Cover: LinkedIn Article
Brand Assets¶
- Profile Headers: Twitter Header, LinkedIn Company Cover
- Cover Photos: Facebook Cover, YouTube Channel Art
- Banners: Website Banner, Email Banner
Custom Templates (Coming Soon)¶
Future feature for creating custom templates: - Save your own template configurations - Share templates with team - Brand-specific templates - Custom dimensions and settings
Troubleshooting¶
Template Issues¶
Wrong Dimensions: - Verify template selection - Check platform requirements - Use correct template for platform
Quality Issues: - Adjust quality level - Try different provider - Check template recommendations
Format Mismatch: - Verify template matches use case - Check aspect ratio requirements - Consider alternative templates
Next Steps¶
- See Create Studio Guide for template usage
- Check Workflow Guide for template workflows
- Review Social Optimizer for platform optimization
For technical details, see the Implementation Overview. For API usage, see the API Reference.