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Creating a Custom Graphic

There are four ways to create a Custom Graphic in Tagboard: upload a PSD file, use a Tagboard template, copy one of your existing templates, or start from scratch.

Creating a Custom Graphic

In the Graphics tab, click "Create New" to get started. There are 4 ways to create a Graphic:

  1. Select from Tagboard's Template Library: Choose from hundred's of pre-designed graphics to save time!
  2. Build from scratch: design from a blank canvas
  3. Adobe Photoshop Integration: Upload a PSD file directly into Tagboard, to convert it to a Custom Graphics in seconds
  4. Copy an existing Custom Graphic

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Looking to pick up where you left off with a graphic?

Select Graphics in the left navigation to see a full list of your Custom Graphics. From here you can jump back in and edit, make a copy, or update the title & tags.

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Use a Tagboard Template

Tagboard has a template library with hundreds of pre-designed Custom Graphics, pre-mapped data sources through our app marketplace partners, and stylized packages. You can get started with one of these and edit it completely to your liking...from swapping out backgrounds and logo images, to moving the entire graphic to fit your safe zones.

You can also access the template library by clicking the Templates tab on the lefthand rail. From there, you can easily search, sort and select a template to get started. You can filter by vertical, story type, data type, layout, and theme. 

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Upload a Photoshop File

Photoshop (PSD) files can be automatically converted to Custom Graphics. Then, Custom Graphics can be further customized in Tagboard's graphics builder.

To get started,

  1. Select "Graphics" from the product menu in the top left corner of the mega menu [or the left navigation menu when on the Creator Workspace home page]
  2. Click "+ New Custom Graphic"
  3. Followed by choosing "Build from Scratch" and the "Upload PSD" option
  4. Then upload the PSD file either via drag and drop or by choosing a file on your device

If your Photoshop file contains custom fonts, make sure you upload the font(s) in Tagboard before you import your PSD file! Name those fonts exactly how they appear within Photoshop.

You'll need to stay on this screen while the file is uploading. If you navigate away from the page, it will stop your upload. Don't worry...it doesn't take long! The average upload time is less than 1 minute. Tagboard will show you the progress in real time so you know how much longer to expect. 

PSD File Uploading

Uh oh! Got an error? The most common reason is your file size is too large. The max file size is 500MB. If your file is smaller than that and you are still getting an error after a few retries, then contact Support@tagboard.com.

Once the upload is complete, you can navigate away from the page while your PSD file is converted to a Tagboard Custom Graphic. The average conversion time is 3-4 minutes, depending on the size and complexity of your PSD file.

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Once the upload and conversion is complete, you will see the new Custom Graphic at the top of your list. The title will match the title of your original PSD file.

Click in blank space on the row of your new uploaded PSD file to open and edit the new Custom Graphic! You can use all of the features of Tagboard's Graphic Builder to customize your template, including adding custom fonts, video, data connectors, and more.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions ❓

Can I upload all Adobe files to Tagboard?

At this time, only Photoshop (PSD) file, with a max file size of 500MB, can be uploaded and converted to a Tagboard Custom Graphic.

Will all of my layers be converted into the Tagboard Custom Graphic?

All visible layers will be converted as layers in the Tagboard Custom Graphic. Hidden layers will not be pulled in.

Will groups and layers in my PSD file be reflected in Tagboard?

Yes! The groups, layers, and naming used in your PSD file will be recreated in your Tagboard Custom Graphic. Tagboard will extract all groups and visible layers into images and text boxes in a Tagboard Custom Graphic.

Will all of my nested groups be created in the Tagboard Custom Graphic?

When you upload a PSD file, Tagboard will extract up to two nested groups. Any nested groups in the PSD file beyond that will be flattened to the second group.

Will my layers be copied in the same position, using the same opacity?

Yes. Your Tagboard Custom Graphic will match the layer's position and opacity.

How does canvas size work when converting PSD files to Tagboard?

The canvas size of the Tagboard Custom Graphic will match the canvas size from the PSD file. For example, if your PSD uses a 1920x1080 canvas, your Tagboard Custom Graphic will also be 1920x1080.

Will text in my PSD file be converted to text in my Tagboard Custom Graphic?

Text that is not highly stylized will be converted to a text layer in the Tagboard Custom Graphic. It will be converted as a plain text layer using Tagboard's system font. You can customize the font and text styling using Tagboard's graphics builder.

If the text in the PSD file uses advanced styling options allowed in Photoshop that are not supported today in Tagboard (such as embossing), the text will automatically be converted to an image layer.

How many PSD files can I upload and convert at the same time?

At this time, only one PSD file [max size of 500MB] can be uploaded and converted at a time.

Can I upload a PSD with Artboards?

No. If you use Artboards in your PSDs, ungroup the Artboards on the Photoshop file, and then save and upload to Tagboard.