# 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

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Frame" %}
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{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Image" %}
Import images from your Files app, Photos app, or from Simple Booth’s theme browser. 

Limit 8 images per layout.
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Text" %}
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. 

{% embed url="<https://youtu.be/QUXXp7dCZkY?si=7iTbMK3rWTUOyelA>" %}
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="QR" %}
Generate a custom QR code that links to any URL or directs participants to their photo in your online gallery.&#x20;
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Rectangle" %}
Add rectangular shapes or design accents. Colors and gradients can be customized.
{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}

#### Import Layers

Bring in an entire theme or layout from another preset with the layer import tool.&#x20;

* 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.

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## 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**

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Position" %}

* 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
  {% endtab %}

{% tab title="Border" %}
Adjust the width and color of the border. Some layers also have an adjustable border corner radius (roundness).&#x20;
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Shadow" %}
Add shading in your chosen color to create depth or highlight certain elements.
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Opacity" %}
Adjust the transparency of your layer.
{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}

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#### Layer-Specific Settings

Tools unique to each layer.

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Frame" %}
Includes all common settings.&#x20;
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Image" %}
Includes all common settings.&#x20;

You can also keep the layer while changing its image by tapping on the image in the Inspector.
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Text" %}
Includes all common settings, plus options to:<br>

* 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
  {% endtab %}

{% tab title="QR" %}
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

{% hint style="warning" %}
Border tools are temporarily disabled for QR layers.
{% endhint %}
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Rectangle" %}
Includes all common settings, plus:

* Choose between solid colors or gradients (radial or linear)
* Select background colors
  {% endtab %}
  {% endtabs %}

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### 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

{% tabs fullWidth="false" %}
{% tab title="Quick Select" %}
Quickly select or deselect layers, or select all frames at once. Any changes you make below will apply to the selected layers.&#x20;
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Align" %}
Align selected layers with each other by moving them to the top, bottom, sides, or center along the vertical or horizontal axis.
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Distribute" %}
Evenly space selected layers relative to their current positions within the layout.&#x20;
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Match Size" %}
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.
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Border" %}
Adjust border color, width, and corner radius for multiple layers at once. Not available when a QR or image layer is selected.&#x20;
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Shadow" %}
Apply shading across multiple layers in your chosen color.&#x20;
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Opacity" %}
Adjust transparency for multiple layers at once.
{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}

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## 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.

{% hint style="info" %}
Tip: From your main settings, press and hold an existing layout to duplicate or delete it.
{% endhint %}