--- title: Stencil slug: stencil description: How to integrate Stencil with Make.com image: https://make-cxp-documentation.ams3.digitaloceanspaces.com/apps-center-icons/PREVIEW_stencil.png createdAt: 2025-12-12T01:12:23.149Z --- | :inlineImage[]{src="https://make-cxp-documentation.ams3.digitaloceanspaces.com/apps-center-icons/stencil.png" alt="Stencil logo" caption size="50" width="512" height="512"} | Stencil is a simple graphic design tool for creating images, social media graphics, and ads. Integrating Stencil with Make.com allows users to automate image creation, manage templates, and streamline publishing graphics to various platforms. | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :::hint{type="warning"} This is AI-generated content based on official Stencil documentation. The content may contain mistakes. Please verify important information. If you have questions on vendor documentation, contact [Stencil](https://www.usestencil.com/) directly. ::: # Requirements To use the Stencil app in Make, you must have an active account and an API Key, [create your account on Stencil](https://www.usestencil.com/). For subscription, refer to the [Stencil pricing page](https://www.usestencil.com/). # Connect Stencil and Make To get started, you must first create a connection between Stencil and Make, allowing the two services to communicate. ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem **Obtain your API Key in your Stencil account** ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem **Create the connection in Make.** ::: :::: ## Obtain your API Key in your Stencil account Before you create the connection in Make, you should first obtain your **API Key** in your Stencil account. To obtain your **API Key **: ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Navigate to the** project settings page**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Scroll to the** API Key section**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Copy the** API key** displayed in the** API Key section**. ::: :::: You will use this value while creating a connection in Make. Because the UI might have changed, the steps you see on your screen might be different, [check the vendor documentation for updates.](https://docs.usestencil.com/api/authentication) ## Create the connection in Make :::::WorkflowBlock ::::WorkflowBlockItem [[Log in in your Make](https://www.make.com/en/register) account](https://www.make.com/en/register), add the Stencil module to your scenario, and click **Create a connection. ** :::hint{type="info"} If you add a module with an instant tag, click **Create a webhook**, then **Create a connection.** ::: :::: :::WorkflowBlockItem *Optional: *In the **Connection name** field, enter a name for the connection. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Enter the **authentication credentials** you copied from your Stencil account or follow the on-screen instructions to create the connection. ::: ::::: For detailed information on connecting an application, see **[Connect an application](docId\:SO88FM6pkT0G-adKDDfzZ)** page. # Stencil modules After connecting to the Stencil app, you can choose from a list of available modules to build your scenarios. :::ExpandableHeading ### Create a Collection Generates images asynchronously from a specified collection of items. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Create a PDF Generate a PDF file in the background without waiting for the process to complete immediately ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Create an Image Generates an image in the background, allowing the process to continue without waiting for completion. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Get a Collection Retrieves detailed information about a particular collection. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Get a PDF Retrieves a particular PDF file from your account. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Get an Image Retrieves a particular image file based on the provided identifier. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### List Collections Retrieve a list of all available template collections. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### List Projects Retrieves a complete list of all existing projects in your account ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### List Templates Retrieves a complete list of available templates in your account. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Make an API Call Executes a custom API request to the connected service using your authorized credentials. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Watch Collections Triggers when new images are created using a specific template collection. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Watch Images Triggers when a new image file is generated or uploaded in your account. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Watch PDFs Triggers when a new PDF file is generated in your connected application. ::: # Templates You can look for more templates in [Make's template gallery](https://www.make.com/en/templates), where you'll find thousands of pre-created scenarios. # Stencil resources You can have access to more resources related to this app on the following links - [Stencil topics on Make community](https://community.make.com/search?q=Stencil) - [Stencil website](https://www.usestencil.com/) - [Stencil API documentation](https://docs.usestencil.com/api/endpoints) - [Stencil page on make](https://www.make.com/en/integrations/stencil) *** :::CtaButton{label="Get started for free" externalHref="https://www.make.com/en/register" openInNewTab="true"} :::