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Practical tips for choosing, preparing and checking artwork before it goes onto an LED screen.

1. Match the artwork to your screen resolution

LED displays are built from physical pixels, and the correct canvas size depends on the display's actual pixel map. Ask your installer or check the controller configuration for the native width and height. A common 1920 × 1080 artwork file may need resizing or rebuilding for a narrow signboard or low-resolution matrix.

Keep the aspect ratio in mind. Stretching a design can distort text and shapes. If the source ratio differs from the screen ratio, redesign the layout or use a deliberate background fill rather than stretching important content.

2. Understand common file formats

  • SVG: Vector artwork that can scale cleanly in compatible editors; not supported by every LED controller.
  • PNG: Raster image with optional transparency; useful for logos and graphics when the pixel size is correct.
  • JPG/JPEG: Compressed still images, often suitable for photographic backgrounds.
  • GIF: Simple animation, with limited colour support and varying controller compatibility.
  • MP4/MOV: Video formats often used for video walls, but codec, frame rate and resolution support vary.
  • Controller project files: Vendor-specific formats must be prepared for the exact controller/software version.

3. Before you publish to the screen

  1. Confirm the physical pixel resolution and aspect ratio.
  2. Check supported file types, codecs and maximum file sizes.
  3. Review spelling, prices, dates, names and promotional claims.
  4. Check contrast and legibility from the expected viewing distance.
  5. Test brightness and colours in the actual lighting conditions.
  6. Verify you have the rights to use all artwork, fonts, logos and photos.
  7. Test the final file on the target controller before a public display.

4. Design for distance

Text that looks readable on a desktop monitor may be too small on a roadside sign or venue screen. Use short messages, strong contrast and simple visual hierarchy. Avoid placing critical text close to the screen edge unless the display's safe area is known.

5. Free does not mean unrestricted

Always check the individual download license. Do not assume that third-party logos, photographs, fonts or trademarks included in a design are cleared for your intended use. This starter library uses sample artwork and general-purpose vector files; it is not a guarantee of compatibility with any particular display system.