Most Popular Questions

How do I add images to an iPoster?

Add images to an iPoster in a couple of clicks using the Insert Image tool. You will find this tool on the toolbar of each content box as shown below.

The content box toolbar from the iPoster editor. the insert image tool is circled in blue.

General Image tips

The size of your images is important because it will impact the quality of your overall presentation.  Ensure that your images are as large as possible so that they have maximum impact for the end viewer.  

Images must be in JPG, PNG or GIF format. When inserting images, remember that they will expand to their full size when tapped or clicked on by visitors or by you during your presentation. So, make sure your images are as large as possible – up to 1920 x1080 pixels. And if available, use the original images for best quality. If they are not available, take screen shots of your images, but zoom in before you take them so that, again, they are as large as possible.

As you proceed, save your progress then check your work by clicking on the Preview button. You’ll get a close approximation of how your presentation will look on the HD screens, and can test all of the functionality: content boxes and images expand when clicked, videos play correctly, external links connect, etc…

Slideshow Images

The slide show window (available in some templates) has a minimum image size requirement of  960×360 pixels, but  we recommend that you insert images up to 1920×1080 pixels.

When you look at the slide show in the condensed view any images larger than 960×360 will be cropped. However when you or an end viewer click or tap on the slide show in preview mode or at the conference, it will open up as an overlay and show all images at their full size.

Conference participants will then be able to flick through the slideshow as they wish. Having larger images will provide a more enjoyable and better quality viewing experience for them.

Diagrams, charts and tables

Diagrams, charts, tables, etc need to be inserted as images. Either export them from their source program as JPG or PNG, or take a screen shot. Make them as large as possible, and then import them into your content boxes. That way they will expand to make it easy for your visitors to view them.

Remember that an iPoster can contain so much more than an upload of a  PDF or PowerPoint, so try to take advantage of this by including:

  • Videos
  • Sound files
  • Links to dynamic external information (e.g. online data sets, visualizations, etc…)
  • As much content as you feel is necessary to present your research with the detail it deserves. There are no content limits.  As soon as you exceed the apparent physical space of a content box, it will scroll.

Adding an image to an iPoster content box

1. Either drag and drop your image into the upload box or click on the box to choose an image from your files. If you have previously uploaded images click on the ‘Image Repository’ tab to browse and select an existing image.

Iposter editor tool bar. The insert image tool is circled in red and a red arrow points down to an open dialogue box with the words ' Drop file here to upload or click here to select.'

2. After dropping or selecting your image file allow approx. 10 seconds for it to upload. The Image Info tab will be displayed. You can choose to add captions or alternative text to your image or change the alignment using the options in this box. Click ‘Ok’.

3. The image is now inserted into the content box. You can double click on the image to return to the Image Info tab and change/update any of the settings here.

Accessing uploaded images

All uploaded images will be stored in the Image Repository on the main menu. When you click on the insert image tool you may choose to upload the image (as in the process outlined above) or you can insert an image that has already been uploaded. Simply click on the Image Repository tab to view your stored images.

Image Repository button in the editor circled in red. A red arrow points at the opened dialogue box in the center of the screen which shows the images stored in the repository.

Editing images

Images can be edited to some degree within the iPoster system. From the Image Repository click on the green edit button under the relevant image. You can crop, re-size, rotate, or flip the image using the controls in the top menu. The below example shows the cropping tool. You can also zoom in or out on the image to make it easier to see the edits you’re making.

When you’ve completed your edits you can either save the edited image as a new image or replace the original image with the edited one.

Be sure to view our tutorials, which will give you a broad overview of the how to create your presentations.

Need further assistance? Reach out to our support team; send a support request or email us at [email protected]. Don’t forget to let us know which conference you’re creating a presentation for.

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Why isn’t my GIF playing?

If your GIF file is not playing or looping, it might be because the file is too large. If it’s more than 1080 pixels high or 1920 pixels wide, you’ll need to reduce the size.

There are a number of free, online tools of varying sophistication that you can use.

Here’s a simple one that will do the job: http://gifgifs.com/resizer

Here’s a more sophisticated tool with additional functions: https://ezgif.com/

If you have a large (in MB) GIF animation your iPoster can take a very long time to load. If so, you can also use this tool to optimize the image to reduce its size. Try a setting of 100%.

How do I create nested lists?

What are nested lists? Essentially a nested list is just a list contained within a list. For example, you might have a numbered list but then want to include sub items within it using roman numerals. Or you might want to have a bulleted list and change up the bullet style for your nested list. Follow the guide below to see how to create nested lists and edit the bullet or number types.

1. Start with your basic bulleted or numbered list – use these options on the tool bar to create one.

Toolbar from the iPoster editor screen. The bullet point numbered list tools are circled in red. Below this is an example of a list in a content box on an iPoster.

2. Select the text that should be part of the nested list

An example of a list in a content box in the iPoster editor screen. The middle part of the list is highlighted.

3. Click the ‘tab’ button on your keyboard. This will indent the highlighted text and apply a different bullet type.

An example of a newly created nested list in a content box in the iPoster editor screen. The nested part of the list is highlighted and has disc bullet points instead of circles like the rest of the list.

4. Change the bullet types by right clicking on each list of bullets. Click on the ‘Bulleted List Properties’ option.

The options shown when right clicking on the bullets in a list, 'Paste', and, 'Bulleted list properties'. A red arrow points to the 'bulleted list properties' option.

5. Select a bullet option from the list. This can be edited on the main list as well.

A pop up box with a dropdown list showing bullet type with 3 options: circle, disc and square.

6. I have selected the disc option to match that of the main list

A nested list with all bullet points showing as circles.

7. There are several different options for either bulleted or numbered lists. Here’s a look at some combinations.

4 iPoster content boxes showing different examples of nested list combinations using either bullet points or numbers. for example one content box shows a nested list that uses numbers and roman numerals.

Need further assistance? Reach out to our support team; send a support request or email us at [email protected]. Don’t forget to let us know which conference you’re creating a presentation for.

How can I change my iPoster template?



Switch between interactive templates: use the Switch Template button on the main menu. If you switch to an interactive template with fewer content boxes than the one you have currently, the content from the extra content boxes will be found under Residual Content on the Main Menu. Follow the guide below for detailed instructions and screenshots.

Switch to or from a PDF template: Save a copy of your texts and any uploaded audio files. Delete your current poster by clicking on the DELETE button. This will return you to the Choose Template page. Previously uploaded images and videos will remain in the respective repositories.

Instructions for how to switch between interactive templates

1. Click on the yellow SWITCH TEMPLATE button on the main menu.

2. The following Switch Template screen will pop up. Select the template you want to change to. Note that the template you currently have will be grayed out.

3. I chose the template with 4 vertical content boxes.

4. Because I had more content boxes in my original template, any residual content can be found in the RESIDUAL CONTENT tab on the Main menu. Simply copy/paste the material as needed into the new template.

Need further assistance? Reach out to our support team; send a support request or email us at [email protected]. Don’t forget to let us know which conference you’re creating a presentation for.

Why are my images small in preview mode?

If your images are still small when you click on them in preview mode it’s probably because of their original upload size.

When your images are displayed in preview mode or on the screens at a live event, they will only be as large as the file you have uploaded. The full display screen size is 1920×1080 pixels. Thus, if you want an image to fill the screen, you must insert an image that is 1920×1080 pixels. If your image is only half the width and half the height of the maximum,  (e.g. 960×540 pixels) it will fill only a quarter of the screen.

Why my images are still small in preview mode: A graphic of two screens side by side. The first one shows a graph that takes all the space on the screen. The second one shows the same graph with half the dimensions of the first one that takes up only a quarter of the space on the screen.

We recommend that your images are at least 600 pixels wide for a better quality viewing experience. However, don’t make your image any bigger than the original. This will only cause it to be blurry and hard to read. Try to find an original image that is larger. When it comes to images,  bigger is indeed better. The larger your original image (photograph, table, diagram) the more detail you can show and the better quality your end result will be.

For more information on images, see the FAQ: How do I add images to my iPoster?

Need further assistance? Reach out to our support team; send a support request or email us at [email protected]. Don’t forget to let us know which conference you’re creating a presentation for.