Norwegian version of this page

Digital Signage – PowerPoint to Image File

Purpose Demonstrate how to use PowerPoint to create image files for Scala Content Manager.

Target Audience

Anyone who will add new content to the information screens at UiO.

Procedure

  1. Start PowerPoint and create a new presentation.
  2. Select Design → Slide Size → Custom Slide Size.
  3. Select Slide sized for → Custom.
  4. For landscape screens choose Width: 50.8 cm and Height: 28.575 cm
    For portrait screens choose Width: 28.575 cm and Height: 50.8 cm.
  5. For landscape screens select Slides → Landscape
    For portrait screens select Slides → Portrait.
  6. Click OK → Maximise if prompted.
  7. Add the content you want to show on the screen (note: only one slide).
  8. Select File → Save As.
  9. Choose the location, enter a filename and make sure Save as type is either .jpg or .png.

Best Practice

TopicRecommendation
Resolution1920 × 1080 pixels for full-screen landscape display
FormatJPEG or PNG
File Size< 20 MB for rapid synchronisation

Accessibility

  • Use high contrast and large text (at least 24 pt).
  • Avoid placing text directly on images without a background.

Related

Tags: digital, signage, PowerPoint, image, CMS, ContentManager, infoscreen, UiO, resolution, format, file-size, contrast, font-size, alt-text, accessibility By Bernt Brundtland
Published May 19, 2025 10:46 PM - Last modified May 19, 2025 10:46 PM