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ZNS Message Template: Image Guidelines

1. Core Principle

  • Images are considered part of the template content, so they must be relevant to the rest of the template content.


2. Technical Rules

Basic Requirements / Quantity

  • 1–3 images per image module.

  • Image module (if present) must be at the top of the template (header).

  • If there is an image module, the template cannot have a logo module, and vice versa.

Image Ratio

  • 16:9 (landscape)

Image Size

  • ≤ 500 KB

Image Format

  • .jpg or .png

CTA Binding

  • All images must include at least one CTA.

  • Regardless of which image is clicked, it links to CTA1 (even if multiple CTAs exist).

Applicable Template Types

  • Cannot use images in: ZNS OTP, ZNS Service Rating, ZNS Payment templates

  • Can use images in all other ZNS templates.


3. Form / Style Rules

Text in Images

  • Text must be clear and readable.

  • Text that is too small or unclear is not acceptable.

  • Total text area must not exceed 50% of the image area.

Image Clarity

  • Photos must be clear and recognizable. Blurry, too small, or unrecognizable images are not accepted.

Image Editing / Cropping

  • No improperly edited or cropped images.

  • No QR codes or barcodes.

  • No irrelevant white backgrounds.

  • No frames or visible borders.

  • Avoid images with multiple small sections in one layout.

Misleading / Deceptive Elements

  • Images cannot contain elements that trick users into clicking:

    • Fake video play buttons, stop buttons, or website elements

    • Images mimicking OS dialogs (Windows, Mac, Unix) or error messages

Contact Info

  • Images cannot contain contact information (use CTA buttons for phone numbers).

Compliance

  • Images must not violate Vietnamese law or Zalo platform rules.

Suggested Text Sizes

  • Example: 1140px × 640px image → recommended text size ≥ 42pt, optimal 56pt

  • Font sizes can vary, but must comply with ZNS product rules.


4. Brand Rules in Images

Enterprise Logo

  • Logos in images must be clear and recognizable.

Other Organizations / Brands

  • No logos of other brands or government organizations without authorization.

  • If needed, customer must provide proof of ownership or authorization.

  • Do not cover, hide, or blur parts of other brands/logos.


5. Image Content Guidelines

General Content

  • Images are supplementary and must still comply with Zalo platform policies.

Content Clarity

  • Images cannot be used primarily to invite users to follow the OA.

  • Do not use administrative documents or official files as images (land certificates, government documents, licenses, insurance cards, contracts, etc.).

  • Avoid graves, tombstones, or similar imagery.

  • No tobacco, e-cigarettes, needles, knives, weapons.

  • No Vietnam flags, maps, currency; no military or political imagery.

  • Avoid political, gender, religious, sexual, or other sensitive topics.

  • No images showing body parts enlarged beyond 50% of image area, nudity, sexual suggestions, or unnecessary focus on body parts.

  • Avoid images that evoke negative emotions (illness, wounds, pain, disease, etc.).

  • No impossible or shocking content; no violence or offensive content.

  • No illegal product/service promotion (drugs, prohibited food, cryptocurrency, loans, etc.).

  • No group chat invitations in images.

  • Images must comply with Vietnamese law and Zalo platform rules during review.

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Last modified: 2025-09-12