How to Save and Add Your Own Preset Templates in Pixelmator Pro
Simple Steps to make life easier
Pixelmator Pro offers a powerful feature that allows you to save your own preset templates, making it easier to start new projects with consistent settings. Whether you frequently create blog headers, social media graphics, or specific print sizes, saving presets can streamline your workflow and ensure uniformity across your designs. Here's how you can take advantage of this feature:
Saving a New Preset Template
Open Pixelmator Pro: Launch Pixelmator Pro and create a new document.
Set Your Document Parameters: Choose the image orientation, size, resolution, and color depth that you want to save as a preset. These settings should match your typical use case, such as a standard blog header size or a social media post size.
Access the Preset Menu: In the "All Templates" window, located usually when you create a new document, look for the Preset dropdown menu.
Create a New Preset: Click on the down arrow next to the Preset dropdown menu, then select the option to add a new preset ('+' symbol).
Name Your Preset: Give your preset a descriptive name that helps you identify its purpose easily, such as "Blog Header Format" or "Social Media Post Size."
Save Your Preset: After naming your preset, confirm or make any other changes you may need and click "Save" or "OK" to add it to your presets list.
Selecting a Previously Saved Preset
Open Pixelmator Pro: Launch Pixelmator Pro and create a new document.
Access Your Presets: In the "All Templates" window, locate the Preset dropdown menu.
Choose "My Templates": Click on the arrow next to the Preset dropdown menu, then select "My Templates" to view a list of all presets you've saved.
Select Your Preset: Scroll through the list of saved presets and click on the one you wish to use. Pixelmator Pro will automatically apply the saved settings to your current document.
Benefits of Using Preset Templates
- Efficiency: Save time by quickly applying predefined settings for common project types.
- Consistency: Ensure that all your designs meet specific size and resolution requirements.
- Customization: Tailor presets to your exact needs, such as specific color depths or orientations.
By utilizing Pixelmator Pro's preset templates feature, you can maintain consistency in your designs while speeding up your workflow. Whether you're a graphic designer, blogger, or social media manager, saving and using presets can significantly enhance your productivity.