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