Custom Assets: Dimensions and Format Specifications
FMX for iPad supports custom assets for workflow animations, photo overlays, backgrounds, and selection screens. Upload your assets to Foto Master Cloud (Assets library) and they become available in FMX when you sync your event.
iPad Screen Resolutions
Your asset dimensions should match the display resolution of the iPad you are using:
| iPad Model | Screen Resolution |
|---|---|
| iPad Pro 11" | 1668 × 2388 px |
| iPad Pro 12.9" | 2048 × 2732 px |
Asset Specifications
| Asset Type | Supported Formats | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Workflow Animations | GIF, MP4, MOV | Transparent files: any size, minimum 563 × 1000 px recommended |
| Non-transparent files: match your iPad screen resolution (see table above) | ||
| Photo Overlay | PNG (with transparency) | Landscape layout: 1844 × 1229 px |
| Portrait layout: 1229 × 1844 px | ||
| Photo Background | JPG, JPEG, PNG | Landscape layout: 1844 × 1229 px |
| Portrait layout: 1229 × 1844 px | ||
| Selection Screen Background | ||
| (Background Media) | PNG, JPG, MP4, MOV | Match your iPad screen resolution. |
| iPad Pro 11": 1668 × 2388 px | ||
| iPad Pro 12.9": 2048 × 2732 px | ||
| Set the Expected Aspect Ratio to 3:4 in the Selection Screen step settings. |
Tip: Always use PNG with a transparent background for overlays and frames. JPG files do not support transparency and will produce a solid background instead of a clean overlay.
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