--- title: EPG Banners - Overview description: VIZIO Creative Guidelines - WatchFree+ - EPG Banners - Overview --- ​ ✕ [![CG-logo](https://platformplus.vizio.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CG-logo.png?width=145&name=CG-logo.png)](https://platformplus.vizio.com/creative-guidelines?hsLang=en) - VIZIO Home![](https://platformplus.vizio.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Knowledge-Base-MVP/src/img/down-chevron-60.png) - [Media & Entertainment (M&E)](https://platformplus.vizio.com/cg-me-top-infractions?hsLang=en) - [General Market (GM)](https://platformplus.vizio.com/cg-gm-top-infractions?hsLang=en) - [WatchFree+](https://platformplus.vizio.com/cg-wf-sponsored-collection-page-overview?hsLang=en) - [Mobile](https://platformplus.vizio.com/mobile-remote-banner?hsLang=en) - [App Detail Page Onboarding](https://platformplus.vizio.com/app-details-page-overview-1?hsLang=en) [Download Templates](https://vizioonline-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/platformmarketing_onedrive_vizio_com/ElA1gnnrza5EqxD9q9OkT80Bn4CPlTR8Qrd5OlcBTRUxRA) [![CG-logo](https://platformplus.vizio.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CG-logo.png?width=145&name=CG-logo.png)](https://platformplus.vizio.com/creative-guidelines?hsLang=en) ![Close Menu Icon](https://platformplus.vizio.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Knowledge-Base-MVP/src/img/icons8-menu.svg) - VIZIO Home![](https://platformplus.vizio.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Knowledge-Base-MVP/src/img/down-chevron-60.png) - [Media & Entertainment (M&E)](https://platformplus.vizio.com/cg-me-top-infractions?hsLang=en) - [General Market (GM)](https://platformplus.vizio.com/cg-gm-top-infractions?hsLang=en) - [WatchFree+](https://platformplus.vizio.com/cg-wf-sponsored-collection-page-overview?hsLang=en) - [Mobile](https://platformplus.vizio.com/mobile-remote-banner?hsLang=en) - [App Detail Page Onboarding](https://platformplus.vizio.com/app-details-page-overview-1?hsLang=en) WatchFree+ ### Sponsored Collection Page [Overview](https://platformplus.vizio.com/cg-wf-sponsored-collection-page-overview?hsLang=en) [Title Treatment](https://platformplus.vizio.com/cg-wf-sponsored-collection-page-ibm?hsLang=en) [Splash Image](https://platformplus.vizio.com/cg-wf-sponsored-collection-page-splash-image?hsLang=en) ### AVOD Home Screen Hero [Overview](https://platformplus.vizio.com/cg-wf-avod-home-screen-hero-overview?hsLang=en) [Title Treatment](https://platformplus.vizio.com/cg-wf-avod-home-hero-title-treatment?hsLang=en) [Backdrop Image](https://platformplus.vizio.com/cg-wf-avod-home-hero-backdrop?hsLang=en) [Auto-Play Video](https://platformplus.vizio.com/cg-wf-avod-home-screen-hero-auto-play-video?hsLang=en) ### [AVOD Banners](https://platformplus.vizio.com/cg-wf-avod-banners-overview?hsLang=en) ### [EPG Banners](https://platformplus.vizio.com/cg-wf-epg-banners-overview) ### [Pause Ads](https://platformplus.vizio.com/cg-wf-pause-ads-overview?hsLang=en) ### Videos [CTV In-Stream Videos](https://platformplus.vizio.com/cg-wf-video-instream-video?hsLang=en) [Content Breaks](https://platformplus.vizio.com/cg-wf-video-contentbreaks?hsLang=en) ### Content Specs [AVOD and O&O Delivery Specifications](https://platformplus.vizio.com/cg-wf-content-specs-avod?hsLang=en) [Fast Delivery Specifications](https://platformplus.vizio.com/cg-ef-content-specs-fast?hsLang=en) [Content Standards & QC Requirements](https://platformplus.vizio.com/content-specs-content-standards-qc-requirements?hsLang=en) VIZIO Creative Guidelines \> WatchFree+ \>  EPG Banners - Overview # EPG Banners Full and Mini Guide featuring Electronic Program Guide (EPG) takeover. Banners are used in conjunction with the top left image. (Full Banner version shown) See specs and guidelines below. ![WF EPG Banner Overview](https://platformplus.vizio.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Creative%20Guidelines%20-%20WatchFree+/EPG%20Banners/WF%20EPG%20Banner%20Overview.png?width=1940&height=1307&name=WF%20EPG%20Banner%20Overview.png "WF EPG Banner Overview") # Variations & Templates | Banner Full [![Download Button](https://platformplus.vizio.com/hubfs/Amy%20-%20Images/Button%20-%20Default.png) ![Download Button](https://platformplus.vizio.com/hubfs/Amy%20-%20Images/Button%20-%20Hover.png)](https://vizioonline-my.sharepoint.com/:i:/g/personal/platformmarketing_onedrive_vizio_com/IQD18XVAON0lTK6ZeqWPrGzWAeAMphd6qeACviM2t1POvqs) | Banner Mini [![Download Button](https://platformplus.vizio.com/hubfs/Amy%20-%20Images/Button%20-%20Default.png) ![Download Button](https://platformplus.vizio.com/hubfs/Amy%20-%20Images/Button%20-%20Hover.png)](https://vizioonline-my.sharepoint.com/:i:/g/personal/platformmarketing_onedrive_vizio_com/IQBfDfziWqfsS4A2qoTbzfFPAeinOdNet7XI-4ObkYvSOCU) | | --- | --- | | ![Sports Zone Hero](https://platformplus.vizio.com/hubfs/Creative%20Guidelines%20-%20WatchFree+/EPG%20Banners/Live%20-%20Full-Guide.jpg) | ![Individual League](https://platformplus.vizio.com/hubfs/Creative%20Guidelines%20-%20WatchFree+/EPG%20Banners/Live%20-%20Mini-Guide.jpg) | | Full-width banner within the EPG guide | Short banner within the mini EPG guide | # Specs | Top Left Image | | | --- | --- | | Dimensions | 1920px x 1080px | | Maximum File Size | 250 KB | | File Type | JPG, PNG | | Miscellaneous | Should include title artwork - use VOD art (title and image) | | Description Text | | | --- | --- | | Character Count | Max 150 Characters | | Banner - Full | | | --- | --- | | Dimensions | 1476px x 107px | | Maximum File Size | 250 KB | | File Type | JPG, PNG | | Miscellaneous | - Can include CTA messaging including "Watch Now", "Watch Trailer", and "Learn More" - Should include title artwork | | Banner - Mini | | | --- | --- | | Dimensions | 576px x 107px | | Maximum File Size | 250 KB | | File Type | JPG, PNG | | Miscellaneous | - Should include title artwork - Image should match Banner - Full - Recommend not including any additional copy other than title | # Infractions | Excessive Text/Logos | | | --- | --- | | Banner images have an excessive amount of text/logo and can cause readability issues for the user. | | | *Incorrect Example*  ✘ | *Correct Example*  ![Green Check Mark](https://platformplus.vizio.com/hubfs/Amy%20-%20Images/Check-Green.webp) | | ![Incorrect - EPG Banner - Excessive Text](https://platformplus.vizio.com/hubfs/Creative%20Guidelines%20-%20WatchFree+/EPG%20Banners/Incorrect%20-%20EPG%20Banners%20-%20Excessive.jpg) | ![Correct - EPG Banner - Excessive Text](https://platformplus.vizio.com/hubfs/Creative%20Guidelines%20-%20WatchFree+/EPG%20Banners/Correct%20-%20EPG%20Banners%20-%20Excessive.jpg) | --- | Mimic Platform UI: Border | | | --- | --- | | Banner images have borders around the artwork which can mimic a focus state, causing confusion for users. | | | *Incorrect Example*  ✘ | *Correct Example*  ![Green Check Mark](https://platformplus.vizio.com/hubfs/Amy%20-%20Images/Check-Green.webp) | | ![Incorrect - EPG Banner - Border](https://platformplus.vizio.com/hubfs/Creative%20Guidelines%20-%20WatchFree+/EPG%20Banners/Incorrect%20-%20EPG%20Banners%20-%20Border.jpg) | ![Correct - EPG Banner - Border](https://platformplus.vizio.com/hubfs/Creative%20Guidelines%20-%20WatchFree+/EPG%20Banners/Correct%20-%20EPG%20Banners%20-%20Border.jpg) | --- | Mimic Platform UI: CTA Button | | | --- | --- | | Banner image has a CTA button in the tile image which can cause consistency issues with our platform and can be confusing for the user. | | | *Incorrect Example*  ✘ | *Correct Example*  ![Green Check Mark](https://platformplus.vizio.com/hubfs/Amy%20-%20Images/Check-Green.webp) | | ![Incorrect - EPG Banner - CTA](https://platformplus.vizio.com/hubfs/Creative%20Guidelines%20-%20WatchFree+/EPG%20Banners/Incorrect%20-%20EPG%20Banners%20-%20CTA.jpg) | ![Correct - EPG Banner - CTA](https://platformplus.vizio.com/hubfs/Creative%20Guidelines%20-%20WatchFree+/EPG%20Banners/Correct%20-%20EPG%20Banners%20-%20CTA.jpg) | --- | Mimic Platform UI: Blended Blue Background | | | --- | --- | | Banner images use a similiar blue background which makes content blend within our UI. Aim for contrasting background colors. | | | *Incorrect Example*  ✘ | *Correct Example*  ![Green Check Mark](https://platformplus.vizio.com/hubfs/Amy%20-%20Images/Check-Green.webp) | | ![Incorrect - EPG Banner - Backgroud Color](https://platformplus.vizio.com/hubfs/Creative%20Guidelines%20-%20WatchFree+/EPG%20Banners/Incorrect%20-%20EPG%20Banners%20-%20Background.jpg) | ![Correct - EPG Banner - Backgroud Color](https://platformplus.vizio.com/hubfs/Creative%20Guidelines%20-%20WatchFree+/EPG%20Banners/Correct%20-%20EPG%20Banners%20-%20Background.jpg) | # Infractions - Top Left | Wrong Proportion | | | --- | --- | | Poster art (2:3 vertical format) should not be used. | | | *Incorrect Example*  ✘ | *Correct Example*  ![Green Check Mark](https://platformplus.vizio.com/hubfs/Amy%20-%20Images/Check-Green.webp) | | ![Incorrect - EPG Banner - size](https://platformplus.vizio.com/hubfs/Creative%20Guidelines%20-%20WatchFree+/EPG%20Banners/Incorrect%20-%20EPG%20Banners%20-%20Size.jpg) | ![Correct - EPG Banner - size](https://platformplus.vizio.com/hubfs/Creative%20Guidelines%20-%20WatchFree+/EPG%20Banners/Correct%20-%20EPG%20Banners%20-%20Size.jpg) | --- | Different Titles | | | --- | --- | | Tumbnail, title, and EPG banner title should use the same language. | | | *Incorrect Example*  ✘ | *Correct Example*  ![Green Check Mark](https://platformplus.vizio.com/hubfs/Amy%20-%20Images/Check-Green.webp) | | ![Incorrect - EPG Banner - Same Image](https://platformplus.vizio.com/hubfs/Creative%20Guidelines%20-%20WatchFree+/EPG%20Banners/Incorrect%20-%20EPG%20Banners%20-%20Top%20Left%20Tile%20Same.jpg) | ![Correct - EPG Banner - Same Image](https://platformplus.vizio.com/hubfs/Creative%20Guidelines%20-%20WatchFree+/EPG%20Banners/Correct%20-%20EPG%20Banners%20-%20Top%20Left%20Tile%20Same.jpg) | Text On this page - [Overview](https://platformplus.vizio.com/cg-wf-epg-banners-overview#overview) - [Variations & Templates](https://platformplus.vizio.com/cg-wf-epg-banners-overview#variations) - [Specs](https://platformplus.vizio.com/cg-wf-epg-banners-overview#specs) - [Infractions](https://platformplus.vizio.com/cg-wf-epg-banners-overview#infractions)