> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.9pic.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# 9Pic Certify Guide

> Set up regular and personalized race certificates with the correct formats and participant data.

## Overview

9Pic can generate and deliver race certificates at scale in minutes. This page explains exactly what to prepare so configuration is smooth and accurate.

<Note>
  Original source document: [Certificate Configuration Documentation PDF](https://photos.9pic.ai/assets/CertificateConfigurationDocumentation.pdf)
</Note>

## Certificate Types

### 1. Regular Certificate

* Shows participant race details like finish time, position, and event category.
* Best for standard completion certificates.

### 2. Personalized Certificate

* Includes all regular certificate details.
* Also supports participant photo placement.
* Design must include transparent areas where photos should appear.

## Supported Certificate Ratios

* **Landscape**: `4:3`, `16:9`, `3:2`
* **Portrait**: `2:3`
* **Square**: `1:1`

## Participant Data Requirements (CSV)

Your CSV should include these fields:

* **BIB Number** (Required): unique participant ID, for example `101` or `A205`
* **Full Name** (Required): participant name as registered
* **Gender** (Required): for example `Male` or `Female`
* **Event Category** (Required): for example `5 KM`, `10 KM`, `Half Marathon`
* **Split Times** (Optional): for example `00:15:30`
* **Split Distances** (Optional): for example `Split @5KM`
* **Net Time** (Optional): chip time
* **Finish Time** (Required): official finish time
* **Rankings** (Optional): participant placement

If you include rankings, provide:

* **Overall Rank**
* **Category Rank**
* **Gender Rank**

<Tip>
  Keep one clean CSV file with consistent headers and time format (`HH:MM:SS`) for all participants.
</Tip>

## Timing Data Integration

9Pic can integrate with multiple timing systems, including:

* NovaRace
* MyRace
* SportsTiming
* Long Run Timings

If you use another provider, integration is possible once access compatibility is confirmed.

## Submission Checklist

1. Final certificate designs exported in supported ratio
2. Personalized design has transparent photo area (if used)
3. CSV includes required columns
4. Time fields follow `HH:MM:SS` format
5. Ranking columns added if rankings will be shown
6. Timing provider details shared with 9Pic team

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