CCNY Digital Signage

 

CCNY Digital Signage supports effective messaging to our campus community by visually broadcasting pertinent information about campusu events, notices, and more. Contact Academic Technology Services ( ATS@ccny.cuny.edu ) for consultation on purchasing a digital signage display system.

Digital Signage Locations

Content Submissions
Faculty and staff must send requests from a CCNY email address (@ccny.cuny.edu) to DigitalSignage@ccny.cuny.edu along with the following information:

  • Requests should be sent at least two weeks in advance of posting start date.
  • Include content files as an attachment or link to the shared file
    • Acceptable content image file formats: PDF, JPG, or PNG
    • Acceptable content video file formats: MP4
    • Videos must be submitted without audio or sound. Files containing audio will be rejected.
    • Acceptable content video length: up to 15 seconds per file
    • Do not send Word (doc, docx), Powerpoint files (ppt, pptx), or text files (txt, rtf), or any file format other than those indicated as acceptable on this webpage. Convert or export file to an acceptable format instead.
    • Indicated acceptable file formats are best for image quality, file size, and compatibility.
    • Helpful websites:
      • Convert your video file to MP4 format.  Click here.
      • Merge video files into one video file. Click here.
      • Reduce the size of your video file. Click here.
  • Copy (CC) your division or department administrator (ex. Director, Chair, Dean, AVP, or higher) on the email request as a method of implied authorization.
  • Contact Name (person submitting request) and Contact email address (@ccny.cuny.edu)
  • Division and Department or Office Name
  • Content Duration
    • Start date of Slide: mm/dd/yyyy
    • End date of Slide: mm/dd/yyyy
  • All postings will display campus-wide according to screen orientation: vertical content will appear on vertical screens, horizontal content on horizontal screens, and content formatted for both orientations will be shown on all screens.
  • Only one version per orientation and date will be posted for each event promotion.

Content Image Dimensions & Orientation

  • Displays in landscape, (horizontal) (H), orientation:
    • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
    • Recommended minimum resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
      • Higher resolutions with the same aspect ratio are acceptable
      • Keep file size submission small utilizing the helpful links above.
  • Displays in portrait, (vertical) (V), orientation:
    • Aspect Ratio: 9:16
    • Recommended minimum resolution: 1080 × 1920 pixels
      • Higher resolutions with the same aspect ratio are acceptable
      • Keep file size submission small utilizing the helpful links above.
  • Submit images or slides at the recommended resolution. Avoid screenshots or low resolution graphics that may appear blurry on large displays.
  • Content Orientation and Borders
    • Digital signage content must align with the screen orientation (horizontal or vertical) for optimal display and viewer experience.
    • Borders, background panels, or other visual elements may not be used to adapt vertical content to horizontal screens or vice versa.
    • Content must be designed so the main information fills the screen in the intended orientation. Slides should not appear centered within large unused areas or decorative filler.
    • Submissions where the primary content remains vertically or horizontally formatted with large unused areas will not be accepted.
    • Example of unacceptable formatting: A vertically designed flyer placed in the center of a horizontal slide with empty space or decorative graphics on the sides is not acceptable.

Content Readability

  • Content should be designed for quick viewing at a distance. Use large text, minimal wording, and avoid dense paragraphs that cannot be read within a few seconds.

Guidance

 

CONTACT INFORMATION

Digital Signage
e: DigitalSignage@ccny.cuny.edu

Last Updated: 03/11/2026 22:30