> ## 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.

# Photo Tagging Event Requirements

> Prepare banners, logos, and ribbons correctly so your event photos look clean and professional.

## Overview

Use this checklist before your event goes live in 9Pic. It helps avoid common issues like hidden faces, blurry branding, and low-quality overlays.

<Note>
  Original source document: [Photo Tagging Event Requirements PDF](https://photos.9pic.ai/assets/PhotoTaggingEventRequirements.pdf)
</Note>

## Required Event Inputs

* **Event Name**: Share the exact event name with the exact letter case.
* **Event Banner**: Optional, but recommended for branded galleries.
* **Logo or Ribbon Watermark**: Optional, used for branding on every photo.

## Event Banner Specifications

* **Minimum width**: `3000px`
* **Recommended height**: `1000px`
* **Supported aspect ratios**: `1:3` (`1000 x 3000`), `1:3.5` (`1000 x 3500`), `1:4` (`1000 x 4000`)
* **Formats**: `PNG` or `JPEG`

<Warning>
  Avoid full-screen banners that block the photo area. Keep banners partial so participant photos remain clearly visible.
</Warning>

## Logo Watermark Requirements

* **Minimum width**: `300px`
* **Format**: `PNG` with transparent background
* **Placement options**: Top Left, Top Center, Top Right, Bottom Left, Bottom Center, Bottom Right

<Tip>
  Do not place logos where faces usually appear. If your logo is mostly white or black, add a soft background color with rounded corners so it stays visible on all photos.
</Tip>

## Ribbon Watermark Requirements

* **Minimum width**: `3000px`
* **Format**: `PNG` only
* **Background**: Transparent

### Design Best Practices

* Use separate ribbon designs for **portrait** and **landscape** photos.
* Keep ribbon placement to the side when possible.
* Avoid heavy overlays that cover participants.

<Warning>
  Do not use full photo frames. They frequently block faces and reduce the quality of final participant photos.
</Warning>

## Pre-Event Checklist

1. Event name shared exactly as it should appear
2. Banner created in approved size and format
3. Logo exported as transparent PNG
4. Ribbon exported as transparent PNG
5. Portrait and landscape ribbon versions prepared
6. Final designs checked to ensure no face area is blocked

## Next Steps

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  <Card title="Camera Setup Guide" icon="camera" href="/dashboard-guide/event-requirements/camera-configuration-guide">
    Configure every camera for correct orientation and time sync
  </Card>

  <Card title="9Pic Flow Guide" icon="film" href="/dashboard-guide/event-requirements/9pic-flow-guide">
    Prepare photo, CSV, and media assets for video generation
  </Card>
</CardGroup>