Art TV Image Size & Resolution Guide

What is an Art TV?

Art TVs are smart televisions designed to display artwork when not in use, transforming your TV into a digital art gallery. Popular models include the Samsung Frame, Hisense Canvas, and similar displays from other manufacturers.

These TVs require specific image dimensions and formats to display artwork properly. Using the wrong size or resolution can result in blurry, stretched, or cropped images.

Why Normal Images Don't Work

Most photos and images aren't optimized for TV displays. Common issues include:

• Wrong aspect ratio: Art TVs use a 16:9 aspect ratio (the same as TV screens). Standard photos are often 4:3 or other ratios.
• Insufficient resolution: Art TVs display at 4K (3840×2160 pixels). Lower resolution images look blurry when upscaled.
• Incorrect cropping: Images need to be cropped to 16:9 before upscaling to avoid distortion.

Learn more about how to prepare images for art TVs or why photos look blurry on art TVs.

Common Resolution Mistakes

• Using original photo dimensions: Most photos aren't 16:9, so they need cropping first.
• Upscaling before cropping: This wastes processing power and can introduce artifacts.
• Using compressed formats: JPEG compression can reduce quality. PNG is preferred for artwork.
• Not accounting for TV pixel density: 4K resolution is essential for sharp display.

Standard Art TV Image Format

Recommended Resolution: 3840 × 2160 pixels (4K UHD)

Aspect Ratio: 16:9

File Format: PNG (for best quality) or high-quality JPEG

Color Space: sRGB

Brand-Specific Guides

While most art TVs use similar requirements, specific models may have slight variations:

• Samsung Frame Image Size Guide - Exact specifications for Samsung Frame TVs
• Hisense Canvas Image Size Guide - Exact specifications for Hisense Canvas TVs