Most slide display problems are caused by incorrect export settings or improperly formatted media.
While content may look acceptable on a laptop or phone screen, TVs often make formatting mistakes much more visible.
Common Causes of Slide Problems #
- Wrong aspect ratio
- Incorrect export size
- Low resolution media
- Cropped or misaligned designs
- Poorly compressed images
- Improperly formatted screenshots
These problems may result in stretched visuals, black bars or blurry playback on TVs.
Recommended Export Settings #
For best results:
- Use 1920×1080 exports for standard TVs
- Verify the Canva export ratio before downloading
- Preview slides before publishing
- Use high quality images and videos
Avoid Using Screenshots #
Screenshots are often low resolution and may not scale well on large TVs.
Problems with screenshots may include:
- Blurry text
- Poor sharpness
- Compression artifacts
- Incorrect dimensions
Whenever possible, export the original design directly from Canva or your design software instead of capturing screenshots manually.
Preview Before Publishing #
Always preview slides before adding them to active slideshows.
Verify:
- Aspect ratio
- Readability
- Image quality
- Cropping
- Overall appearance on large screens
Tip:
TVs are brutally honest.
Tiny text and blurry screenshots that seem “fine for now” on your laptop usually become giant public mistakes in reception five minutes later.
TVs are brutally honest.
Tiny text and blurry screenshots that seem “fine for now” on your laptop usually become giant public mistakes in reception five minutes later.