{
  "name": "Timeline 1×4",
  "description": "Vertical 4-image timeline grid. Stack 4 images chronologically for storytelling, process documentation, step-by-step tutorials, or growth timelines. Each image flows naturally down the page.",
  "version": "1.0",
  "format": "mergeframe-grid-template",
  "use_cases": [
    "Step-by-step tutorial (4 stages)",
    "Growth/progress timeline",
    "Process documentation",
    "Recipe cooking steps",
    "Evolution timeline (product, art, skill)",
    "Before → Step 1 → Step 2 → After"
  ],
  "grid_config": {
    "cols": 1,
    "rows": 4,
    "gap": 6,
    "backgroundColor": "#111111",
    "borderRadius": 8
  },
  "instructions": {
    "en": "1. Open mergeframe.com\n2. Click 'Import Template' and select this JSON file\n3. Upload your 4 images in chronological order (top = first, bottom = last)\n4. Drag to reorder if needed\n5. Export as PNG — share on Pinterest, blog, or document your progress",
    "fr": "1. Ouvrez mergeframe.com\n2. Cliquez 'Importer Template' et sélectionnez ce fichier JSON\n3. Importez vos 4 images en ordre chronologique (haut = début, bas = fin)\n4. Glissez pour réorganiser si besoin\n5. Exportez en PNG — partagez sur Pinterest, blog, ou documentez votre progression"
  },
  "preview": {
    "description": "Four equal cells stacked vertically with 6px dark gaps between them. Each cell is a wide rectangular shape. The overall composition is tall and scrollable — perfect for Pinterest pins, blog posts, or Instagram story sequences.",
    "recommended_export_size": "1080×4320"
  },
  "tips": [
    "Use landscape-oriented images (16:9 or 3:2) for best fit",
    "Add step numbers (1-4) in your image editor before importing",
    "For Pinterest: this vertical format gets 2-3× more engagement",
    "Set gap to 2px for a tighter timeline flow"
  ]
}