Supported Media Types

Images

1. JPG, PNG and most common image formats.

Videos

1. MP4, WMV and other video formats.
2. Recommended settings: H.264, WMV3, or VC1 at 1080p or lower, with a bitrate of 8 Mb/s or less.

PDFs

1. Because your display may not have the same fonts as your computer, ensure all fonts are embedded.
2. Exporting PDFs in PDF/A format increases compatibility across devices.

General Recommendation

Uploading Image, Video or PDF files

1. Either click  or .
   
2. You may either:
   
1. By clicking  , you can browse for files on your computer or,
   
2. Drag and drop files into the red rectangle in the centre of the page.
   
3. Once your files appear in the list, you can rename them using the box on the right-hand side.
   
4. Click  to complete the process.
   

Previewing and editing the settings for your media

1. Select the media item.
   
2. Click.
   

1. Click the play symbol  to preview the media. 
   
2. Click the expand icon to view a larger version.
   
3. View usage statistics.

1. Click  
   
2. You can adjust:
   
1. The media name
2. The default duration (how long it appears on screen)
3. The description
4. With the PDF files, you can set a default duration for the entire document or you can choose a duration for each page. You can also set it to display a single page. 
   

Image

Video

PDF

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Video

PDF

To delete a media file:

1. Click the three‑dots menu in the bottom left of the media tile, then select Delete.
   

YouTube Videos

CodaSign allows you to add YouTube videos as part of your My media. 

Please note the following points before searching and adding YouTube videos

1. Audio levels are controlled by the original uploader and may be too loud for your waiting rooms.
2. Advert‑enabled videos will play adverts on your screens. These adverts may not be suitable for a waiting area.
3. YouTube Shorts are not supported.

How to add a YouTube video

1.  Click  or .
2. click .
3. Enter the URL of the YouTube video.
4. Click .
5. Your video will appear in the list; rename it if required.
6. Click to finish.

URLs - webpages, images, videos and PDFs

CodaSign also supports adding online media from web sources, including webpages, images, videos, and PDFs.

Ensure you have permission from the owner of the webpage or media before adding it to CodaSign.

How to add a URL

1. Make sure you have the full and correct URL.
2. Click   or .
3. Click . 
4. Enter the media or webpage URL.
5. Click . 
6. Enter a name for the media item.
7. Click to complete the process.