📘 MaxFlow User Manual

Welcome to MaxFlow, your professional, privacy-focused studio for creating high-impact thumbnails for YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.

🚀 1. Getting Started

Launching the App

MaxFlow runs directly in your browser and works 100% offline.

• Desktop: Use your mouse to click, drag, and edit.
• Mobile: Use touch gestures (drag, pinch) for a fluid experience.

Choosing Your Format

At the top left of the preview window, select your target platform:

• 🖥️ 16:9 (Landscape): Best for YouTube videos.
• 📱 9:16 (Vertical): Best for YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and Reels.

Tip: You can switch formats at any time. MaxFlow will automatically center your elements.

🎨 2. Editing Tools

Working with Text

• Edit Content: Use the "Text Layers" panel on the right to type your Headline and Subtitle.
• Direct Manipulation:
  • Move: Drag the text anywhere on the canvas.
  • Resize: Drag the Green Dot (bottom-right of selection) or use the "Pinch" gesture with two fingers.
  • Rotate: Drag the Blue Dot (top of selection) to rotate the text 360°.
• Styling:
  • 🚫 No Background: Click the "No BG" button to make text transparent.
  • I (Italic): Toggle italic style.
  • Colors: Pick any color for text and background boxes.

Working with Images

• Upload: Click + Upload to add your own PNG/JPG images (e.g., your face, products, or logos).
• Templates: Use the dropdown menu to load pre-designed backgrounds (T1-T4).
• Layers Management:
  • ⬆ Front / ⬇ Back: Change the order of images.
  • 🔒 Lock: Lock a layer (like a background) to prevent accidental movement. The selection border turns Red.
  • 🗑️ Delete: Remove the selected image.

🤖 3. Advanced: Mastering Grok Prompts

MaxFlow integrates with Grok AI to generate photorealistic backgrounds. This section teaches you how to write the perfect prompt.

The "Pro" Formula

To get cinematic results, don't just say "a city". Use this structure:

1. Subject: Detailed description (e.g., "New York City seen from the Statue of Liberty").
2. Lighting & Atmosphere: "Cinematic lighting," "Neon glow," "Foggy atmosphere."
3. Technical Specs: "8k resolution," "Hyper-realistic," "Depth of field."
4. Aspect Ratio: Always "16:9" for thumbnails.

Example Case: "New York Mystery"

Goal: A dramatic thumbnail for a travel video.

• Bad Prompt: "New York city night moon."
• MaxFlow Pro Prompt: "Photorealistic image of New York City seen from the Statue of Liberty's perspective, with the Manhattan skyline illuminated by night lights. A giant full moon positioned directly above the torch flame. Hyper-realistic style, 8k resolution, blue and gold tones, cinematic lighting. Aspect Ratio 16:9."

How to use it in MaxFlow:

1. Go to the Grok AI Prompt panel at the bottom.
2. Type your core idea (e.g., "Cyberpunk Samurai").
3. Click Generate & Copy. MaxFlow will automatically expand your idea into a "Pro Prompt" and copy it to your clipboard.
4. Paste it into Grok to get your image.

💾 4. Saving & Sharing

When your design is ready, click the DOWNLOAD / SHARE button.

• On Mobile: It opens the native share menu. You can send it directly to CapCut, Lightroom, or save it to your Photos gallery.
• On Desktop: It downloads a high-quality .png file.

Auto-Save: MaxFlow remembers your design even if you close the browser.