---
title: How to Set Up a Portrait (Vertical) Digital Signage Screen
description: Mount a screen vertically, set portrait orientation in Loopvew, and design content at 1080×1920 so posters, menus and directories fill the screen correctly.
type: howto
date: 2026-09-06
authors:
  - Loopvew Team
category: Setup
visual: rotate
tags: [portrait, vertical, orientation, menu boards, directories]
totalTime: PT15M
requirements:
  - A display that the manufacturer supports in portrait mounting.
  - A portrait-capable wall mount.
  - A paired Loopvew screen.
  - Content designed at 1080×1920 (or 2160×3840 for 4K).
steps:
  - name: Check portrait support
    text: Confirm in the display manual that portrait mounting is supported and note which way the display must rotate.
  - name: Mount the screen
    text: Mount the display vertically on a portrait-rated mount, with cables and ventilation clear.
  - name: Set portrait orientation
    text: In the Loopvew CMS, open the screen's settings and set its orientation to portrait.
  - name: Design portrait content
    text: Create images and videos at 1080×1920 so they fill the vertical screen without bars or cropping.
  - name: Publish and check
    text: Publish a portrait playlist and confirm nothing is cropped or rotated the wrong way.
faq:
  - question: Can any TV be mounted in portrait for digital signage?
    answer: Not always. Many consumer TVs aren't designed for vertical mounting and may overheat or void their warranty. Commercial displays usually support portrait — check the manual before mounting.
  - question: What resolution is portrait digital signage?
    answer: A Full HD portrait screen is 1080×1920 pixels (width × height). A 4K portrait screen is 2160×3840.
---

Portrait screens are ideal for posters, tall menus, directories and fashion imagery — and they fit narrow walls and pillars that a landscape screen can't. Setting one up means getting three things right: the mounting, the orientation setting and the content size.

## Step 1 — Check portrait support

Check the display's manual. Many commercial displays support portrait mounting; many consumer TVs don't, because vertical mounting can affect cooling. The manual also tells you **which direction to rotate** the display — often it matters which side the control buttons or vents end up on.

## Step 2 — Mount the screen

Use a mount rated for portrait use and your display's weight. Leave space for ventilation and route cables so they don't strain the ports. Keep the player reachable if you're using an external one.

## Step 3 — Set portrait orientation

In the [Loopvew CMS](https://app.loopvew.com/), open the **Screens** tab, open the screen's settings and set its **orientation to portrait**. The Screens table shows each screen's orientation, so you can confirm it at a glance.

## Step 4 — Design portrait content

Create content at the portrait resolution:

| Screen | Portrait resolution |
| --- | --- |
| Full HD | 1080 × 1920 |
| 4K | 2160 × 3840 |

Landscape content on a portrait screen will show with large bars or be cropped, so keep separate portrait and landscape playlists. Portrait layouts suit:

- One tall hero image with a headline at the top.
- Menus as a single column of items.
- Directories listed floor by floor.

See the [content design guide](/guides/designing-digital-signage-content) for type and layout rules.

## Step 5 — Publish and check

Publish a portrait playlist to the screen and check:

- Content fills the screen edge to edge.
- Nothing is upside down or rotated the wrong way.
- Text is readable from the viewing distance.

Use a remote screenshot to confirm what the screen shows without walking over — see [manage screens remotely](/how-to/manage-screens-remotely).

## Next steps

Portrait screens make great [digital menu boards](/how-to/create-a-digital-menu-board) and [wayfinding directories](/solutions/use-cases/wayfinding).