Transparent image background

Out of all image formats supported by OnSign TV, .png files have the option to be set to transparent or with a lower level of opacity. This feature is useful if you want to showcase the full background behind an image or add a frame to your Content. By comparing the two images at the end of this tutorial it will become clear.

  1. Create or edit an image in your photo editor with a transparent background and save it as a .png file.
  2. Create or edit a Campaign in your OnSign TV account.
  3. In the "Screen Layout" section of the Campaign editor, click “Add Custom Layout”.
  4. Add the Screen Divisions which will fit the Content you want to add. At last, create an overlapping layer for the transparent image (Zone B of the image below).
  5. Save this Layout by clicking on "Create Layout" or "Save Layout" if you adjusted an existing Layout.
  6. Upload the .png file and drag it from your Content library to the overlapping zone’s Timeline ruler.
  7. Finish editing your Campaign and check the Preview.
    Without a transparent background, your Campaign would look like this.

    Now, it looks like this:
  8. Hit “Save" and "Publish”.