Image Cropper for Samsung TV Frame Art Mode

A Samsung TV that supports "Art Mode" requires images to be in the aspect ratio 16:9.

This script will crop images in the specified folder with the specified aspect ratio (or default 16:9 if none provided).

How to run the script

Here is an example:

python3 crop-images.py --input=/path/to/folder_with_images/

Options

-i, --input

Input folder. The script should support folder with many images folders inside.

-a, --aspect

Specify an aspect ratio if needed in the format 16:9. Optional, default value 16:9.

-b, --border_crop

Specify a number to cut from all sides of the images should you need to.

-o, --output

Speify an output location if needed. Otherwise will create in the script directory in the format output_images_datetime

How To Add Your Own Art to Samsung TV Frame

1. Download Samsung’s free SmartThing App (iOS / Android) and connect it to your TV.
2. The key to adding your own art is to make sure you have the exact ratio set of 16:9 or 3840 x 2160 pixels.
3. Within the app, select Art Mode.
4. Add your art downloads or photos.