Short answer
An editable label theme is a finished front and back label layout where every text, colour and shape stays a separate object. You change the product name, ingredients, warnings and manufacturer details directly, and the information blocks keep their structure. It is faster than a blank page and more flexible than a flat image template.
Theme or template: what is the difference?
In the ATM Label Studio a template is a single-face layout: a starting composition for the front of a label. A theme goes further. It opens as two linked projects, a front label and a back label, with ready information blocks such as ingredients, nutrition, INCI, directions, warnings, manufacturer, batch and best-before.
Nothing in a theme is a locked picture. Every heading, panel and decorative circle is its own object, so you can move, recolour, resize or delete it.
The 30 English themes
The themes cover the categories where small brands most often need a quick, correct label:
- Food and drink: dark chocolate, hazelnut wafer, sea salt chips, orange juice, roasted coffee, butter biscuits, breakfast cereal, wildflower honey, strawberry jam, extra virgin olive oil, green tea, hot sauce, energy drink, mixed nuts and pasta.
- Cosmetics and personal care: perfume, shampoo, liquid soap, body wash, face cream, conditioner, face serum, sunscreen, hand cream, deodorant, body mist, lip balm and toothpaste.
- Home fragrance: reed diffuser and scented candle.
How front and back labels work together
When you open a theme, the studio creates two projects and links them. A Front ⇄ Back button in the top bar switches between them, and each side keeps its own size: the themes use a 210 × 80 mm front and a 210 × 68 mm back, which suits many wrap-around jars and bottles. You can change either size at any time.
The theme panel also shows a short form with the important fields of the open side. Typing in the form updates the label instantly, so you do not have to hunt for the right text box.
Replace every placeholder
Theme texts are examples. Before printing:
- Replace the product name, brand and net quantity.
- Write your real ingredient or INCI list. On food labels, emphasise allergens; the food back label guide explains how.
- Fill in the manufacturer or responsible person, batch code and date format.
- Add a real barcode. The theme only reserves the space; when you add an EAN-13 from the barcode panel it is placed into that space automatically.
- Remove claims and symbols that you cannot prove. A theme never adds certification marks for you.
The preflight check warns about text left in square brackets, small text and low contrast, so missing items are easy to spot.
Elements from themes
Sometimes you only need one part of a theme, for example an information panel or a heading style. The Elements from themes section lists every layer of all themes; one click adds that single layer to your current label as an editable object.
When to use a professional designer
Themes are ideal for a first product, a test batch or a small range. For a brand that will sit next to big competitors on the shelf, a designer can build a unique identity, a product family and export versions. See our professional label design service.
Open a theme in the Label Studio
Frequently asked questions
Can I edit every part of a theme?
Yes. Texts, colours, shapes, sizes, positions and the layer order are all editable, and undo and redo work as usual.
Will opening a theme overwrite my current design?
No, not by default. Open in new project is the default choice. You can also apply the front label to the current project; Ctrl+Z undoes it.
Are the theme texts legally checked?
No. They are illustrative placeholders. Replace them with your real product information and check the rules of your market.
This guide is general design information, not legal advice. Labelling rules differ by product and country; check the requirements of your destination market.