9Pic Certify Guide

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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.

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Certificate Types

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1. Regular Certificate

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

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2. Personalized Certificate

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

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Supported Certificate Ratios

• Landscape: 4:3, 16:9, 3:2
• Portrait: 2:3
• Square: 1:1

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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

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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.

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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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Next Steps