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# Manage layers

Each text, image, or shape you add is an object. Each object appears as a layer in **Layers**. Layers control which objects appear on top of others.

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{% stepper %}
{% step %}

### Open Layers

Open the template in the Image Editor.

Open **Layers** to see every layer on the canvas.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Manage each layer

Use **Layers** to manage all layers on your canvas.

| Setting          | Function                                               | How to use                                             |
| ---------------- | ------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------ |
| Layer order      | Controls which layers appear on top of others.         | Drag the handle next to a layer to move it up or down. |
| Name             | Renames the layer for easier identification.           | Click the layer name to edit it.                       |
| Visibility       | Hides or shows a layer on the canvas.                  | Click the eye icon to toggle visibility.               |
| Conditions       | Shows or hides a layer based on product data.          | Add a condition with the conditions icon.              |
| Lock             | Prevents a layer from moving or resizing accidentally. | Click the lock icon to lock the layer.                 |
| Delete           | Removes the layer permanently from the template.       | Click the trash icon to delete the layer.              |
| {% endstep %}    |                                                        |                                                        |
| {% endstepper %} |                                                        |                                                        |

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Use [conditional objects](/manage-improve-product-data/creatives-create-and-edit-images/create-an-image-template/how-to-use-conditional-objects-in-the-image-editor.md) to control a layer with product data.

### Design a layer

Select an object, then open **Design** to change its appearance and placement.

| Property | Description                              | Details                                                                                  |
| -------- | ---------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Layout   | Positions and sizes the layer.           | Set the X and Y position, width, and height in pixels.                                   |
| Image    | Connects an image layer to product data. | Select an **Image**-type project field for a dynamic image. Set opacity as a percentage. |
| Shadow   | Adds a drop shadow.                      | Set the color, opacity, X and Y offset, and blur. An offset of `0, 0` adds no shadow.    |
| Stroke   | Adds a border around an image layer.     | Set the color, opacity, width, and style. Choose no border, continuous, or dashed.       |

{% hint style="info" %}
The Image Editor scales an image to fit its object boundaries. This avoids cropping and overlap.
{% endhint %}


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