Tutorials for what people actually do before posting: size a photo for Instagram, build a YouTube thumbnail, cut a vertical video, caption a Reel, and hide what you do not want to share.
These guides use the Pluto Photos photo and video editors, so everything happens on your own computer and nothing is uploaded before you post. Platform sizes change over time; the sizes quoted here are the presets built into the editor, so check the current size on the platform if it matters.
How to Make a YouTube Thumbnail: Cutout, Shadow and Bold TitleCreate a YouTube Thumbnail document (1280×720), place a background photo and a cutout subject as layers, give the cutout a drop shadow, then add a heavy title with a stroke and shadow from Text Effects.
Intermediate
8 min
How to Make a Quote Graphic for Instagram or PinterestChoose File > New Document, pick Instagram Post (1080×1080) and a custom background color, then add a large line in a serif font and a smaller line underneath with the Text tool.
Beginner
4 min
How to Make a Profile Picture: Square Crop and Round PNGCrop to 1:1 and apply. Most sites round the picture for you, so a square file is usually enough. If you need a circle, make an Ellipse selection, invert it, Delete Selection and save as PNG so the corners stay transparent.
Beginner
4 min
How to Make a Photo Collage for a Social Media PostCreate a 1080×1080 white document, then use File > Place Image… for each photo, resize it with the corner handle and drag it into its corner. Each photo stays its own layer so you can keep adjusting.
Intermediate
6 min
How to Make a Sticker from a Photo (White Outline and Shadow)Remove the background so you have a transparent cutout, place it on a transparent canvas, then choose Layer > Layer Effects… and click the Sticker preset. It adds a white stroke and a drop shadow. Save as PNG.
Intermediate
5 min
How to Watermark Your Photos with a Logo or NameChoose File > Place Image… and pick your logo PNG. Shrink it with the corner handle, drag it into a corner and lower the layer opacity in the Layers panel to about 60%. Then Save as Copy.
Intermediate
4 min
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How to Export a Vertical 9:16 Video for TikTok, Reels and ShortsTrim your clip and add it to the timeline, set Orientation to Portrait and Resolution to 1080p FHD in the bar above the preview, then click Save Video Edit. The result is a 1080×1920 MP4. A landscape clip is fitted inside the frame with black bars.
How to Hide House Numbers, License Plates and Signs in a PhotoHover over the Blur Brush (Q) and choose Blur or Pixelate, set a brush size and a high strength, and paint over the plate, number or sign in several passes. Faces have their own one-click tool.
