From the Blog

Real-world use cases and deep dives into the features that make Xlaypand the fastest way to automate Photoshop.

Behind the Scenes

Meet Carlos: The Xlaypand Support Assistant

Our AI assistant for product questions, in any language, with privacy built in, and a clear hand-off when a human is needed.

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Data Mapping

How CSV-to-Layer Mapping Turns Spreadsheets into Finished Designs

Connect any CSV to your Photoshop template and let the plugin populate text, images, and colors, row by row, layer by layer.

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Conditional Logic

Build Conditional Logic That Thinks for You

Define IF/THEN rules to toggle layers, swap colors, and change styles based on your data, no scripting required.

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Smart Objects

Automate Smart Object Replacement at Scale

Swap product photos, hero images, or icons inside Smart Objects automatically, one row per variant, one click per batch.

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Batch Processing

The Render Queue: Set It, Forget It, Export Thousands

Queue multiple jobs across documents and let the plugin run unattended: open, process, export, close, repeat.

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Quality Control

Preview Mode: Catch Mistakes Before You Export

Step through every row of your dataset and see exactly what Photoshop will produce, before a single file is written to disk.

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Export System

Dynamic Export: Filenames, Formats, and Folders from Your Data

Build file names from CSV columns, pick formats per row, and auto-sort into subfolders, all from one export run.

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Logic Engine

ELSE Blocks: The Missing Piece in Design Automation

Define explicit fallback actions for when conditions fail. Dual pricing, conditional layouts, badge systems, all with full ELSE control.

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Smart Objects

Fit Modes: How Math Finds the Perfect Crop Position

Edge analysis meets golden ratio scoring. Learn how Fit Modes automatically positions every hero image at its most visually appealing crop.

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Typography

Vertical Text Done Right: CJK Support in Xlaypand

Full vertical text support for Japanese, Chinese, and Korean. Auto-scale, typography, and content changes all preserve orientation automatically.

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Smart Objects

SO Iterate: Batch Mockups Without a Spreadsheet

Point to a folder of images, pick a sort mode, and let Xlaypand generate one export per image. No CSV needed, perfect for mockup galleries.

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Typography

Auto-Scale Typography: Never Resize Text Manually Again

Automatic font scaling finds the perfect size for any bounding box. Works with horizontal, vertical, Box Text, and Point Text, in mapping or the Logic Engine.

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Iteration

Combinations Within Group: Generate Every Variant Automatically

Cross-product automation for product variants, colorways, and multi-option templates. Every permutation, zero manual toggling.

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Typography

The Typography Panel: Full Text Styling Control

Font, style, size, color, caps, underline, strikethrough, all driven by CSV data or conditional logic. Beyond content replacement.

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Core Engine

Layer Detection: Automatic Layer Intelligence

Xlaypand reads your entire PSD and classifies every layer by type (text, Smart Object, shape, group), no manual tagging required.

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Smart Objects

Smart Object Deep Scan: Precision Mockup Automation

Target specific layers inside Smart Objects for image replacement, text changes, and visibility control, perfect for mockup workflows.

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Workflow

Presets: Save, Load, and Reuse Your Configurations

Save your entire setup (mappings, logic rules, export settings) as a named preset. Load it in one click next time.

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