Movies
A single poster image file is required when delivering movies. Follow the guidelines below for acceptable files:
| Specification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Filetype | .png, .jpg |
| Color Format | RGB |
| Aspect Ratio | Between 0.690 and 0.699 |
| Poster Size | 1000x1440 |
| File Size | Less than 20MB |
| Language | Localized for the intended audience and storefront |
| Title Text | Must be legible |
| Ratings and Ratings Certificates | Acceptable only in India (Please note, this is no longer a requirement for India as of May 2020) |
Movie posters should not contain:
- Borders or padding. The image must bleed to the edge.
- DVD or Blu-ray logos.
- Call-to-action language
We do accept OV artwork (original artwork in foreign language) but we require a localized title in the metadata. That means the translated title should be provided in brackets.
Example of a title in the US store:
- Original artwork in Spanish
- Spanish OV title [English title] in the metadata
The OV artwork should be properly tagged with the correct foreign language in MMC, and the MEC should indicate that the artwork is OV (Original Language).
| Movie artwork minimum of 1000X1440
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Additionally, Google TV will now be requesting 16:9 artwork (movie banners) for Features. This is to support the growing number of GTV users who are watching content on televisions. This will ensure that the titles look their best on GTV surfaces, regardless of the screen size.
| Specification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Filetype | .png, .jpg |
| Color Format | RGB |
| Aspect Ratio | 1.78 |
| Poster Size | 1920 x 1080 (minimum) or 3840 x 2160 (preferred) |
| File Size | Less than 20MB |
| Language | Does not need to be localized for the intended audience and storefront |
| Title Text | Must be legible |
TV
TV deliveries must include a show graphic and a show poster that uses generalized artwork on a show level – season numbers or names should not be referenced in text on any artwork.
Show Poster
| Specification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Filetype | .png, .jpg |
| Aspect Ratio | 1:1 |
| Minimum dimensions | 600x600 |
| Color Format | RGB |
| Size | less than 10MB |
| Language | Localized for intended audience |
| Ratings & Ratings Certificates | Only include if required |
| Title Text | Must be legible |
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Show Graphic / Banner
| Specification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Filetype | .png, .jpg |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Minimum dimensions | 1000x562 |
| Color Format | RGB |
| Size | less than 10MB |
| Language | Localized for intended audience |
| Ratings & Ratings Certificates | Only include if required |
| Title Text | Must be legible |
We do accept OV artwork (original artwork in foreign language) but we require a localized title in the metadata. That means the translated title should be provided in brackets.
Example of a title in the US store:
- Original artwork in Spanish
- Spanish OV title [English title] in the metadata
The OV artwork should be properly tagged with the correct foreign language in MMC, and the MEC should indicate that the artwork is OV (Original Language).
Optional Custom TV Artwork
A custom thumbnail image can be provided to represent an episode. Every episode must have a unique thumbnail image. If a custom image is not provided, one will be automatically generated from the video for display.
| Specification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Dimensions |
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| File Format | .png, .jpg |
| File Size | 256KB maximum |
Trailer Thumbnails
In the new Google Play UI, trailer thumbnails are automatically generated by KG (knowledge graph).
However, if the thumbnail that KG surfaces is incorrect, or you would like a specific thumbnail to be used, the Trailer Thumbnail can be updated by redelivering the package with an updated MMC and MEC.
Fixing / Replacing a Trailer Thumbnail that needs to be changed:
PPH Steps
- Redeliver the MMC and MEC with reference to the new thumbnail
a) Update the MMC
b) Update the MEC
c) Image Thumbnail needs to have an Aspect Ratio 16:9