> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.aiclips.net/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Choosing a template

> How templates work in AIClips Studio, what they can hold, and how to pick the right one for your video.

Every Studio video is built on a **template** — a professionally designed, motion-graphics project with slots for your text, colors, and photos. You don't build the animation; you fill in a great one.

## How templates work

A template defines:

* **Text slots** — headings, names, dates, taglines (each with a sensible length limit).
* **Media slots** — where your photos or video clips appear, including a **hero** spot for your best image.
* **Colors** — accent colors you can adjust to match your brand or theme.
* **Format** — the aspect ratio and look (for example, a square social post or a vertical reel).

## Finding the right one

<Steps>
  <Step title="Let Vihaan suggest">
    After you describe your video, Vihaan recommends templates that match your occasion, style, language, and number of photos.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Preview">
    Hover a suggestion to play a short preview so you can see the motion and layout before choosing.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Browse the library">
    Prefer to explore? Open the template picker to browse by category and search by keyword.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Pick and continue">
    Choose a template and Vihaan moves on to your text and photos.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Match the template to your media

<Tip>
  Templates vary in how many photos they feature. If you only have one great image, pick a **single-hero** style; if you have several, a **montage** template shows them all.
</Tip>

<Note>
  The library grows over time as new templates are added. If you can't find the perfect fit, tell Vihaan what's missing — your request helps prioritize new templates.
</Note>

<Card title="Next: adding your photos" icon="image" href="/studio/adding-media">
  Learn what makes a good photo and how Vihaan places each one.
</Card>