Adding & Configuring Layers
Adding Layers
Add and manage multiple elements in your layout. Layers can be resized, repositioned, reordered, copied, and locked for precision editing.
Supported Layer Types
Add additional phThe text in a Text layer can be fixed or made editable by guests after capture. Guest editable text available on the Plus plan & up. oto frame to your layout
Import images from your Files app, Photos app, or from Simple Booth’s theme browser.
Limit 8 images per layout.
The text in a Text layer can be fixed or made editable by guests after capture. Guest editable text available on the Plus plan & up.
Generate a custom QR code that links to any URL or directs participants to their photo in your online gallery.
Add rectangular shapes or design accents. Colors and gradients can be customized.
Import Layers
Bring in an entire theme or layout from another preset with the layer import tool.
Theme Import: Adds all elements from a theme into your layout, each as a separate layer.
Layout Import: Adds all elements from another preset layout, each as a separate layer.
Configuring Layers
Each layer type includes customization tools that help you fine-tune its appearance and placement.
Common Settings (applies to most layers)
All layer types — except Import — include these shared tools.
Double tapping most of these tools in the Inspector will reset to default settings.
Canvas Tools
When selected, a layer on the canvas has context buttons for copy, lock, and delete. You can also drag the layer to resize and position it on the canvas.
Inspector Tools
Move the layer above or below others
Use Quick position move the layer to the edges or center of the canvas
Make small adjustments with the nudge tool
Rotate using a slider or +/- buttons
Adjust the width and color of the border. Some layers also have an adjustable border corner radius (roundness).
Add shading in your chosen color to create depth or highlight certain elements.
Adjust the transparency of your layer.
Layer-Specific Settings
Tools unique to each layer.
Includes all common settings.
Includes all common settings.
You can also keep the layer while changing its image by tapping on the image in the Inspector.
Includes all common settings, plus options to:
Edit the text
Choose a font
Adjust text alignment and color
Allow or restrict participant editing. If enabled, a text tool appears on the edit page so participants can modify the text themselves. (Plus plan & up)
Select background colors
Includes all common settings, plus QR-specific options:
Custom URL: Send participants to any website
Upload: Send participants directly to their photo in your online gallery
Border tools are temporarily disabled for QR layers.
Includes all common settings, plus:
Choose between solid colors or gradients (radial or linear)
Select background colors
Multi-Layer Editing
Tap the button at the bottom of your layers list to open settings where you can make adjustments to multiple layers at once.
Available Tools
Quickly select or deselect layers, or select all frames at once. Any changes you make below will apply to the selected layers.
Align selected layers with each other by moving them to the top, bottom, sides, or center along the vertical or horizontal axis.
Evenly space selected layers relative to their current positions within the layout.
Make multiple layers the same size. Choose to match all layers to the smallest selected layer, the largest, or an average of all selected layers.
Adjust border color, width, and corner radius for multiple layers at once. Not available when a QR or image layer is selected.
Apply shading across multiple layers in your chosen color.
Adjust transparency for multiple layers at once.
Add Multiple Layouts
Core plan & up.
When you add multiple layouts to your preset, participants can choose their preferred layout before starting their session.
When adding a layout, start by choosing a template (photo strips, spotlights, grids, etc.).Then fine-tune it by adjusting the frame aspect ratio, margins, and layout padding.
Once your layout has been saved, you’ll be taken to the Layout Designer.
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