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Create and manage style presets

Save reusable looks, organize them, and apply them reliably across screenshots.

Goal

Build a reusable preset library that speeds up consistent output.

Prerequisites

  • You already have one style you want to reuse.
  • At least one screenshot is open for testing preset application.

Steps

  1. Build and validate one complete look.
  2. Save it as a style preset.
  3. Name the preset clearly for retrieval.
  4. Pin frequently used presets (up to the supported pin limit).
  5. Create folders for broader organization.
  6. Apply the preset to another screenshot and make image-specific crop/position adjustments.

Verify Result

  • Preset is visible in your library and searchable.
  • Applying preset updates canvas/treatment/frame as expected.
  • Final result still needs only minor per-image alignment.

Quick Rollback / Undo Path

  • Undo immediately after applying an incorrect preset.
  • Move or unpin noisy presets to keep top-level library focused.
  • Delete duplicate/obsolete presets.

Library hygiene recommendations

  • Keep pin slots for truly high-frequency presets.
  • Prefer folder naming by output context (for example marketing, social, product).
  • Save an edit as a preset only after you have reused it successfully.

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