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6/9/2025
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Text Studio Pro

A professional-grade web application for creating stunning image-textured typography with Apple-inspired design and advanced customization tools.

Advanced Features

Text Customization

Text Customization

  • Dynamic text input with real-time preview
  • 25+ premium font families including system fonts
  • Font size range: 20-500px with fine control
  • Font weight options (100-900) with intermediate values
  • Letter spacing and line height adjustments
  • Text alignment options (left, center, right, justify)
  • Multi-line text support with line breaks
  • Text case transformations (uppercase, lowercase, capitalize)
  • Text decoration options (underline, strikethrough)
  • Advanced text metrics and baseline controls

Image Processing

  • Drag & drop image upload with visual feedback
  • Support for PNG, JPG, JPEG, GIF, WebP, SVG, AVIF
  • Image positioning controls (fit, fill, stretch, tile, custom)
  • Brightness, contrast, saturation, and hue adjustments
  • Image rotation (0-360°) and flip options
  • Blur, sharpen, and noise filters
  • Color overlay effects with blend modes
  • Image cropping and aspect ratio controls
  • Batch image processing capabilities
  • Image optimization and compression

Advanced Effects

  • Multi-layer shadow system with unlimited shadows
  • Stroke/outline effects with gradient support
  • Glow and inner shadow effects
  • Bevel and emboss with lighting controls
  • Pattern overlays and texture mapping
  • Distortion effects (perspective, warp, bulge)
  • Animation keyframe system
  • Particle effects and dynamic backgrounds
  • 3D text rendering with depth and lighting
  • Custom filter chains and presets

Professional Color Tools

  • Apple-inspired gradient presets (50+ options)
  • Custom gradient builder with unlimited stops
  • Color picker with HSL, RGB, HEX, and LAB support
  • Eyedropper tool for sampling colors from images
  • Color harmony generator (complementary, triadic, etc.)
  • Accessibility contrast checking (WCAG AA/AAA)
  • Color blindness simulation
  • Palette management and saving
  • Color temperature adjustments
  • Advanced color mixing and blending

Export & Sharing

  • Multiple export formats (PNG, JPG, SVG, PDF, WebP)
  • Custom resolution settings (1x to 10x for ultra-high DPI)
  • Transparent background options
  • Batch export with different settings
  • Project save/load functionality (JSON format)
  • Social media optimized presets
  • Print-ready export options
  • Vector format preservation
  • Lossless compression options
  • Cloud storage integration

Interactive Elements

  • Real-time canvas manipulation with zoom and pan
  • Undo/Redo system (unlimited history)
  • Keyboard shortcuts for power users
  • Touch gestures for mobile devices
  • Grid and ruler overlays with snapping
  • Layer management system
  • Non-destructive editing workflow
  • Live collaboration features
  • Version control and branching
  • Plugin system for custom effects

Project Structure

├── backend/
│   └── index.ts             # Hono server with static file serving
├── frontend/
│   ├── index.html           # Apple-inspired HTML template
│   ├── index.tsx            # React entry point
│   ├── components/
│   │   └── App.tsx          # Main application with advanced features
│   └── style.css            # Apple design system CSS
├── shared/
│   ├── utils.ts             # Shared utility functions
│   └── README.md            # Shared utilities documentation
└── README.md

Technology Stack

  • Backend: Hono (TypeScript) with static file serving
  • Frontend: React 18.2.0 with TypeScript and Hooks
  • Styling: Custom Apple-inspired CSS with CSS variables
  • Canvas: HTML5 Canvas with advanced 2D rendering
  • Design: Glass morphism, blur effects, and smooth animations

Apple Design Principles

🎨 Visual Design

  • Glass Morphism: Translucent panels with backdrop blur
  • Apple Color Palette: Official iOS/macOS colors and gradients
  • SF Pro Display: Apple's system font with fallbacks
  • Smooth Animations: 60fps transitions with cubic-bezier easing
  • Depth & Shadows: Layered interface with realistic shadows

🔧 Interaction Design

  • Intuitive Controls: Familiar iOS/macOS interaction patterns
  • Haptic Feedback: Visual feedback for all interactions
  • Keyboard Shortcuts: Power user features (⌘Z, ⌘Y)
  • Touch Gestures: Mobile-optimized touch interactions
  • Progressive Disclosure: Advanced features revealed contextually

Advanced Features Deep Dive

📝 Typography Engine

  • Multi-line Support: Automatic line breaks and spacing
  • Advanced Metrics: Precise font measurement and positioning
  • Letter Spacing: Fine-grained character spacing control
  • Line Height: Customizable line spacing for readability
  • Font Loading: Optimized web font loading with fallbacks

🖼️ Image Processing

  • Multiple Formats: PNG, JPG, GIF, WebP, SVG support
  • Real-time Filters: Brightness, contrast, saturation, blur
  • Transform Matrix: Rotation, scaling, and flipping
  • Positioning Modes: Fit, fill, stretch, and tile options
  • Performance: Optimized canvas operations for smooth interaction

🎭 Visual Effects

  • Drop Shadows: Customizable color, blur, and offset
  • Text Strokes: Adjustable width and color outlines
  • Blend Modes: 16 different compositing operations
  • Opacity Control: Fine-grained transparency settings
  • Layer System: Non-destructive effect stacking

🌈 Color & Gradients

  • Apple Gradients: Curated collection of iOS/macOS gradients
  • Custom Builder: Multi-stop gradient creation
  • Color Harmony: Automatic color scheme suggestions
  • Accessibility: WCAG contrast ratio checking
  • Live Preview: Real-time gradient manipulation

💾 Export System

  • Multiple Formats: PNG, JPG with quality options
  • Retina Support: 1x, 2x, 3x resolution exports
  • Transparent Backgrounds: Alpha channel preservation
  • Custom Dimensions: Flexible canvas sizing
  • Batch Export: Multiple format/resolution exports

⚡ Performance Features

  • Undo/Redo: 20-step history with efficient state management
  • Debounced Updates: Smooth real-time preview without lag
  • Memory Management: Efficient canvas and image handling
  • Progressive Loading: Optimized asset loading
  • Error Boundaries: Graceful error handling and recovery

Usage Guide

Getting Started

  1. Upload Image: Drag & drop or click to select an image
  2. Enter Text: Type your desired text (supports line breaks)
  3. Customize: Use the tabbed interface to adjust settings
  4. Export: Download in your preferred format and resolution

Pro Tips

  • Keyboard Shortcuts: Use ⌘Z/⌘Y for undo/redo
  • Multi-line Text: Press Enter for line breaks
  • Color Sampling: Use the eyedropper to sample colors from images
  • Gradient Presets: Start with Apple-inspired gradient presets
  • High-DPI Export: Use 2x or 3x for crisp prints and displays

Browser Compatibility

  • Safari: Full support with optimal performance
  • Chrome: Full support with hardware acceleration
  • Firefox: Full support with minor performance differences
  • Edge: Full support on Chromium-based versions
  • Mobile: Optimized for iOS Safari and Chrome Mobile

Performance Optimizations

  • Canvas Pooling: Reuse canvas contexts for better performance
  • Debounced Rendering: Smooth updates without blocking UI
  • Memory Management: Automatic cleanup of image resources
  • Progressive Enhancement: Core features work without advanced APIs
  • Lazy Loading: Load resources only when needed
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