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PhotoRobot Viewer Layouts & Configs - User Support Manual

This PhotoRobot User Support Manual provides instructions on how to configure PhotoRobot Viewer Layouts and Configurations.

PhotoRobot Viewer Layouts and Configs

In PhotoRobot Controls App (further referred to as “CAPP”), PhotoRobot Viewer is a 2D + 3D + 360 product viewer. It enables users to configure product viewer layouts and to customize settings for the distribution of product content online.

There are currently two different viewer layout types, one with buttons and one with thumbnails. Configuration options then function for still image folders and for spin image folders. These enable users to configure the product viewing experience, and to customize image settings in many ways. This includes annotated hot spots, image behavior, display options, image settings, and more.

Note: The following instructions describe how to initially create layouts in PhotoRobot Viewer, and define its appearance for the output of any Wizard. For technical instructions on how to configure Wizards, see the PhotoRobot Wizard Mode Support Manual.

Viewer Layouts - Overview

In CAPP, it is possible to create a viewer layout and define its appearance for the output of any PhotoRobot Wizard. To do this, the icons of the layout correspond to the folders of the outputs in the software:

PhotoRobot Viewer Layouts Overview - User Support
PhotoRobot Viewer Icons Setup

Buttons - Viewer Layouts

To access PhotoRobot Viewer layout settings, it is necessary to open CAPP in the Cloud 2.0 (or higher) version of the software. In the cloud-based app, click Settings in the main user menu, and access Viewer layouts in the options that appear on the left of the user interface.

Viewer Layouts Cloud Settings

Viewer layouts settings enable users to + Add viewer layout in the top-right of the menu, and to configure existing viewer layouts if available.

Click to add new PhotoRobot Viewer layout

When adding or configuring a viewer layout, settings then allow for two types of viewer layouts: Buttons or Thumbnails

Select Buttons to define an icon for each folder at the bottom of the user interface. Here, it is possible to edit the icon and label of existing buttons, or to create new buttons at the bottom of the user interface by clicking + Add media.

Configure Viewer Layout Buttons

Thumbnails - Viewer Layouts

The second viewer layouts setting is with thumbnails. Access this option when configuring any existing viewer layout or adding a new viewer layout.

Toggle Thumbnails on in the viewer layouts menu options on the left of the interface to display images in a product gallery view.

Configure Viewer Layout Thumbnails

Create Viewer Layout

To create a new viewer layout, open Settings and then Viewer layouts in the Cloud 2.0 (or higher) version of CAPP. Then, use the button + Add viewer layout in the top-right of the settings menu:

Click add viewer layout

Create Viewer Layout Settings

Configure a new viewer layout settings by the following options.

Configure PhotoRobot New Viewer Layout Settings

  1. Layout name: Fill in to create the name of the new layout.
  2. Preview item: Click to select an item from all items or using advanced search.
  3. Layout type: Select Thumbnail or Button viewer layout.
  4. Aspect ratio: Choose aspect ratio 1:1 or 4:3.

Add Media to New Viewer Layouts

To upload new media to a viewer layout, use the button + Add media at the bottom of the viewer layout settings user interface. Add media options enable users to upload media to a specific folder, define how to preview the media, and configure button options.

Add Media to new PhotoRobot Viewer layout

Viewer Configurations

In the Cloud-based version of CAPP, it is also possible to customize viewer settings by item, project, or organization. 

To customize viewer settings by item, open the item in the Cloud, and select Viewer to access configurations for the item’s folders. Next, select a folder (e.g. ‘spin’ or ‘stills’), and click the edit icon or the three vertical dots to the right of the folder, and Edit to customize the folder.

PhotoRobot Viewer folder configurations

Inside the viewer config options, the button + Add Config enables users to further customize the folder’s output. Viewer layout options for a spin folder include: 

  • Hot spots 
  • Idle behavior
  • Image 
  • Display
  • Behavior

PhotoRobot Viewer Config Options

Hot Spots

In the viewer settings of a spin folder, configure hot spots via the button + Add config followed by Hot-spots. Then, add a hot spot using Shift + Click, clicking first on the beginning and next on the ending of where the hotspot should display.

There are then four options to customize hot spots:

  1. Title: Customize the title text which appears on the hot spot.
  2. Description: Use to add additional information below the hot spot title.
  3. Points: Set the range of visibility for the hot spot.
  4. Change the look: Click to customize Color, Size, Opacity, Pulse.

Configure sin hot spots in PhotoRobot Viewer
Change the look of any viewer hot spots

Idle Behavior

To configure the idle behavior settings of a spin folder, open its Viewer settings in the Cloud, and use + Add config followed by Idle behavior.

Idle behavior settings enable users to specify:

  1. Rotate: How many times the image should rotate after loading
  2. Direction: The direction of image rotation
  3. Stop: When the rotation should stop (on click, on hover, never)
  4. Spin after idle: When the rotation will restart again after idle times
  5. Speed (°/s): The number of degrees the spin rotates per second

Adjust behavior of PhotoRobot Spin Viewer

Image Settings

To configure image settings of an item’s folder (‘spin’ or ‘stills’), navigate to its Viewer settings in the Cloud, and use + Add config followed by Image.

Image settings enable users to specify the image format and quality of the image viewer:

  • Format: Select file format in JPEG, WEBP, or PNG.
  • Quality: Adjust by slider or by numerical input.

How to adjust image settings in PhotoRobot Viewer

Display Options

To configure the display settings of an item’s folder (‘spin’ or ‘stills’), open Viewer settings in the Cloud, and select the folder to edit. Then, click + Add config followed by Display.

Display settings enable users to change three different areas of how the spin will appear:

  1. Background: Click to configure the background color of a spin or still image.
  2. Hue: Adjust the hue of an item in a spin or still image by slider numerical input.
  3. Padding: Adjust the amount of padding of a spin or still image by slider or numerical input.

Adjust viewer image display options

Behavior Options

Adjust the behavior of an item’s spin folder by accessing its Viewer settings in the Cloud, and clicking + Add config followed by Behavior.

Behavior configurations enable users to specify three elements of a spin.

  1. Viewer loading option: Configure rotation on load, hover, or click.
  2. Start position: Define the start position of the image rotation.
  3. Full-screen on: Configure full-screen viewing by click, hover, or disabled.

Viewer behavior options overview

EOS DSLR Series

EOS Rebel Series

EOS M Mirrorless Series

PowerShot Series

Close-Up / Handheld

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Model
Computer
Connection
LAN
Wi-Fi
Sensor Size
Max Sensor
Resolution (MP)
Max Video
Resolution
EOS-1D Mark III
USB 2.0
No
No
APS-H
10.1
1080p at 30 fps
EOS-1Ds Mark III
USB 2.0
No
No
Full Frame
21.1
Not available
EOS-1D Mark IV
USB 2.0
No
No
APS-H
16.1
1080p at 30 fps
EOS-1D X
USB 2.0
No
No
Full Frame
18.1
1080p at 30 fps
EOS-1D C
USB 2.0
No
No
Full Frame
18.1
4K at 24 fps
EOS-1D X Mark II
USB 3.0
No
No
Full Frame
20.2
4K at 60 fps
EOS-1D X Mark III
USB 3.1
No
No
Full Frame
20.1
4K at 60 fps
EOS 5D Mark II
USB 2.0
No
No
Full Frame
21.1
1080p at 30 fps
EOS 5D Mark III
USB 2.0
No
No
Full Frame
22.3
1080p at 30 fps
EOS 5D Mark IV
USB 3.0
No
Yes
Full Frame
30.4
4K at 30 fps
EOS 6D
USB 2.0
No
Yes
Full Frame
20.2
1080p at 30 fps
EOS 6D Mark II
USB 2.0
No
Yes
Full Frame
26.2
1080p at 60 fps
EOS 7D
USB 2.0
No
No
APS-C
18.0
1080p at 30 fps
EOS 7D Mark II
USB 3.0
No
No
APS-C
20.2
1080p at 60 fps
EOS 90D
USB 2.0
No
Yes
APS-C
32.5
4K at 30 fps
EOS 850D
USB 2.0
No
Yes
APS-C
24.1
4K at 25 fps

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Model
Computer
Connection
LAN
Wi-Fi
Sensor Size
Max Sensor
Resolution (MP)
Max Video
Resolution
EOS Rebel T8i
USB 2.0
No
Yes
APS-C
24.1
4K at 24 fps
EOS Rebel SL3
USB 2.0
No
Yes
APS-C
24.1
4K at 24 fps
EOS Rebel T7
USB 2.0
No
No
APS-C
24.1
1080p at 30 fps
EOS R Mirrorless Series
USB 3.1
No
Yes
Full Frame / APS-C
Varies
Up to 8K
EOS R1
USB 3.2
No
Yes
Full Frame
24
6K
EOS R5 Mark II
USB 3.2
No
Yes
Full Frame
45
8K
EOS R5
USB 3.1
No
Yes
Full Frame
45
8K
EOS R6 Mark II
USB 3.2
No
Yes
Full Frame
24.2
4K at 60 fps
EOS R6
USB 3.1
No
Yes
Full Frame
20.1
4K at 60 fps
EOS R8
USB 3.2
No
Yes
Full Frame
24.2
4K at 60 fps
EOS R10
USB 3.2
No
Yes
APS-C
24.2
4K at 60 fps
EOS R50
USB 3.2
No
Yes
APS-C
24.2
4K at 30 fps
EOS R100
USB 2.0
No
Yes
APS-C
24.1
4K at 24 fps
EOS R7
USB 3.2
No
Yes
APS-C
32.5
4K at 60 fps
EOS R3
USB 3.2
Yes
Yes
Full Frame
24.1
6K
EOS RP
USB 2.0
No
Yes
Full Frame
26.2
4K at 24 fps
EOS Ra
USB 3.1
No
Yes
Full Frame
30.3
4K at 30 fps

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Model
Computer
Connection
LAN
Wi-Fi
Sensor Size
Max Sensor
Resolution (MP)
Max Video
Resolution
EOS M50 Mark II
USB 2.0
No
Yes
APS-C
24.1
4K at 24 fps
EOS M200
USB 2.0
No
Yes
APS-C
24.1
4K at 24 fps
EOS M6 Mark II
USB 3.1
No
Yes
APS-C
32.5
4K at 30 fps

The Canon PowerShot Series offers compact, user-friendly cameras for casual shooters and enthusiasts. With models ranging from simple point-and-shoots to advanced zoom cameras, they provide convenience, solid image quality, and features like image stabilization and 4K video.

Model
Computer
Connection
LAN
Wi-Fi
Sensor Size
Max Sensor
Resolution (MP)
Max Video
Resolution
PowerShot G5 X Mark II
USB 2.0
No
Yes
1.0-type
20.1
4K at 30 fps
PowerShot G7 X Mark III
USB 2.0
No
Yes
1.0-type
20.1
4K at 30 fps
PowerShot SX70 HS
USB 2.0
No
Yes
1/2.3-inch
20.3
4K at 30 fps

The Canon Close-Up & Handheld Cameras are designed for detailed, up-close photography and video. Compact and easy to use, they offer precision focus, high-resolution imaging, and versatile macro capabilities—perfect for vlogging, product photography, and creative close-ups.

Model
Computer
Connection
LAN
Wi-Fi
Sensor Size
Max Sensor
Resolution (MP)
Max Video
Resolution
EOS RP
USB 2.0
No
Yes
Full Frame
26.2
4K at 24 fps
EOS 90D
USB 2.0
No
Yes
APS-C
32.5
4K at 30 fps
iPhone
Lightning (USB 2.0)
No
Yes
Varies
Up to 48
Up to 4K at 60 fps