{"id":3384,"date":"2018-10-19T22:22:04","date_gmt":"2018-10-20T02:22:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.tlsrv.net\/why-you-should-switch-to-thinglinks-new-image-editor\/"},"modified":"2022-11-30T11:17:27","modified_gmt":"2022-11-30T15:17:27","slug":"why-you-should-switch-to-thinglinks-new-image-editor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thinglink.com\/blog\/why-you-should-switch-to-thinglinks-new-image-editor\/","title":{"rendered":"Why we recommend switching to ThingLink&#8217;s new unified editor!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Our new interactive editor offers a wide range of\u00a0enhanced\u00a0features and much more flexibility than the previous editor.\u00a0 Note that if you change to the new editor it won&#8217;t alter previously uploaded content and is only be activated for new uploads.\u00a0 As of today, we support four different types of media that you can make interactive: <strong>images, videos, 360 images, 360 videos<\/strong>.\u00a0 Each of these four media types will have the same exact feature set and interface once opened in the new editor.\u00a0 Continue reading for a summary of the main highlights and why we believe you should switch to the more powerful new editor.\u00a0<!--more--><\/span><\/p>\n<p>{{cta(&#8216;fa597407-671e-4875-9496-ce3d314cf044&#8217;)}}<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"margin: 0px auto; display: block;\" xml=\"lang\" src=\"\/\/www.thinglink.com\/card\/1106616465961779201\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/cdn.thinglink.me\/jse\/responsive.js\"><\/script>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>1) Customizable tag layouts:\u00a0<\/strong>we offer five unique layouts (and growing) that are ideal for your classic image, text and web link tags.\u00a0 These include a general tag, image on top of text, image only, text only and e-commerce.\u00a0 Each layout has color styling controls.\u00a0 \u00a0Within these tags you can include text, call-to-action, multiple images and audio.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn2.hubspot.net\/hubfs\/603436\/jgh.gif\" alt=\"jgh\" width=\"720\" style=\"width: 720px; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>2)\u00a0 Responsive on any screen size:\u00a0<\/strong>the new editor is built with mobile in mind and every tag layout works flawlessly on all screen sizes including mobile, tablet, desktop and large touch screen devices.\u00a0 \u00a0Additionally, all icons are SVG (scalable vector graphics).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn2.hubspot.net\/hubfs\/603436\/IMG_3763.jpeg\" alt=\"IMG_3763\" width=\"228\" style=\"width: 228px;\">\u00a0 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn2.hubspot.net\/hubfs\/603436\/IMG_3764.jpeg\" alt=\"IMG_3764\" width=\"228\" style=\"width: 228px;\">\u00a0\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn2.hubspot.net\/hubfs\/603436\/IMG_3761.jpeg\" alt=\"IMG_3761\" width=\"228\" style=\"width: 228px;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">3)\u00a0 Add rich media with embed codes:<\/strong>\u00a0previously you had to copy and paste URLs into tags and ThingLink had to have a tag built for that specific media.\u00a0 The new editor is much more flexible because the support of embed code allows you to add any type of media into your ThingLinks.\u00a0 For example, try embedding a Google map, SlideShare deck, or Survey Monkey poll into your tag.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn2.hubspot.net\/hubfs\/603436\/emed.gif\" alt=\"emed\" width=\"720\" style=\"width: 720px; display: block; margin: 0px auto;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">4)\u00a0 \u00a0Seamlessly\u00a0create tours and slideshows directly from the editor:\u00a0<\/strong>you can now select scenes\u00a0from your profile to transition into\u00a0without leaving the editor.\u00a0 Additionally, you can upload new scenes directly from the editor for the transition feature.\u00a0 <a href=\"\/marketing\/thinglink-tour-creator\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more about Tour Creator<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn2.hubspot.net\/hubfs\/603436\/asdfa.gif\" alt=\"asdfa\" width=\"720\" style=\"width: 720px; display: block; margin: 0px auto;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">5)\u00a0 Easily add multiple images and audio into any tag layout:\u00a0<\/strong>every layout supports multiple images within a tag and you can also incorporate GIFs and audio clips to further immerse your audience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn2.hubspot.net\/hubfs\/603436\/imagecc.gif\" alt=\"imagecc\" width=\"720\" style=\"width: 720px; display: block; margin: 0px auto;\"><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">6)\u00a0 Layer beautiful 360\u00b0 images over your images:<span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span>this feature gives you the power to transport viewers into a 360\u00b0 experience or preview a physical location directly from an interactive image.\u00a0 Imagine having a floor plan and adding a 360\u00b0 image previewing each room.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn2.hubspot.net\/hubfs\/603436\/asdfadsf.gif\" alt=\"asdfadsf\" width=\"720\" style=\"width: 720px; display: block; margin: 0px auto;\"><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">7)\u00a0 Upcoming improvements:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2x zooming and architectural projection for 360 image and videos<\/li>\n<li>5-10 native fonts<\/li>\n<li>Add your own logo\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">If you have any feedback, questions or feature requests about the new editor please email contact\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:product@thinglink.com\">product@thinglink.com<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\"><strong style=\"text-align: center;\">Watch this short how-video on the new editor<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wistia_responsive_padding\" style=\"padding: 60.83% 0 0 0; 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