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Images & Colors

Backgrounds

Custom background images for your playable ad.

Custom background images for your playable ad.

Background Types

Different screens may have different background options:

ScreenBackground Type
Main gameplayFull-screen image
Loading screenSolid color or image
End cardsImage behind content
UI panelsDecorative frames

Background Options

The scene background supports more than a static image:

OptionWhat It Does
Solid colorA single flat color
GradientA smooth blend between two colors
ImageA full-screen PNG or JPG
VideoA looping background video
Dynamic positionLock the background to a part of the gameplay and offset it
Responsive sizingThe background scales to fill the screen across camera angles — no black edges or cropped edges

Tip: When you change the camera angle, the background stays responsive and fills the frame. Keep important detail away from the edges so nothing critical is cropped on different screen sizes.

Changing Backgrounds

  1. Find the background setting in the dashboard
  2. Upload your new background image
  3. Preview how it looks with other elements
  4. Adjust if needed
  5. Save

Background Requirements

PropertyRecommendation
Size1920 x 1080 pixels (landscape) or 1080 x 1920 (portrait)
FormatJPG for photos, PNG for graphics
File sizeUnder 1MB ideal, max 2MB
Resolution72-150 DPI for web

Background Tips

Match the Orientation

  • Portrait mode - 1080 x 1920 px (tall)
  • Landscape mode - 1920 x 1080 px (wide)

Check which orientation your ad uses before designing backgrounds.

Consider Content Overlap

UI elements will appear on top of the background:

  • Keep the center relatively simple
  • Avoid important details where buttons will be
  • Use darker or lighter areas where text appears
  • Test readability with actual content

Create Visual Hierarchy

  • Darker areas behind light text
  • Lighter areas behind dark text
  • Less busy areas behind important buttons

Display Options

Some backgrounds offer display settings:

OptionBest For
StretchedPhotos, gradients
TiledRepeating patterns
CenteredLogos, focal images

Background Ideas

  • Brand gradient - Your brand colors fading together
  • Product photo - Your app or game in action
  • Abstract pattern - Shapes in brand colors
  • Subtle texture - Adds depth without distraction
  • Solid color - Clean and professional

Troubleshooting

ProblemSolution
Background looks stretchedUse correct aspect ratio
Text hard to readDarken/lighten background, add text shadow
File too largeCompress or reduce dimensions
Image looks pixelatedUpload higher resolution source

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