- Virtual Canvas: When you set a layer size (e.g. 1920x1080), it acts as a design reference for positioning content rather than limiting its resolution.
- Content Quality Preservation: Your media always plays in its original quality. For example, a 4K video placed in a 1920x1080 layer will still display in full 4K if your screen supports it.
- Design Flexibility: The layer size provides an aspect ratio guide—a blueprint for layout that helps you precisely position content without affecting its native resolution.
- Multi-Device Compatibility: Because the layer is a virtual design tool, your content remains crisp and clear across different devices regardless of the canvas size.
- Best Practices: Use the layer dimensions as a creative guide and test your layout on multiple screens to ensure consistent appearance and optimal quality.
Understanding Playlist & Layer Resolution
When creating playlists and layers in EasySignage, the specified dimensions serve as a virtual canvas—a reference layout to position your content. This design guide works like an aspect ratio marker rather than imposing any limitations on media quality. Your media (images, videos, etc.) will always play at its original size and quality. For instance, even if a 4K video is placed in a 1920x1080 layer, it will still play in full 4K resolution provided your display supports it. In essence, the layer size is a design tool to help arrange your content without compromising the inherent quality of your media.