Artwork Settings
Control which artwork types are downloaded and at what quality.
Quality Levels
| Level | Resolution | Best For |
|---|
| SD | Up to 500px | Low storage, slow connections |
| HD | Up to 1000px | Balanced (recommended) |
| Original | Full resolution | Large displays, 4K TVs |
Higher quality means larger file sizes. Original quality posters can be 2-5 MB each.
Movie Artwork Types
Essential Artwork (TMDB)
| Type | Filename | Description |
|---|
| Poster | poster.jpg | Main movie poster (2:3 ratio) |
| Fanart | fanart.jpg | Background/backdrop image (16:9) |
Extended Artwork (Fanart.tv)
| Type | Filename | Description |
|---|
| Clearlogo | clearlogo.png | Transparent logo for overlays |
| Clearart | clearart.png | Character art, transparent background |
| Banner | banner.jpg | Wide banner (1000x185) |
| Disc Art | discart.png | CD/DVD artwork |
| Landscape | landscape.jpg | 16:9 thumbnail with text |
| Keyart | keyart.jpg | Poster without text |
Enable Clearlogo and Banner for the best Kodi skin experience. Skins like Aeon Nox and Arctic Zephyr use these prominently.
TV Show Artwork Types
Show-Level Artwork
- Poster, Fanart, Clearlogo, Clearart, Banner
Season-Level Artwork
- Season Poster (
season01-poster.jpg)
- Season Banner (
season01-banner.jpg)
- Season Fanart (
season01-fanart.jpg)
Artwork Preferences
Replace Existing Artwork
- On: Overwrite existing artwork when re-scraping
- Off: Keep existing artwork, only download if missing
Prefer Language-Specific
- On: Prefer artwork with text in your chosen language
- Off: Use any available artwork regardless of language
Minimum Resolution
Set a minimum resolution for downloaded artwork:
- Artwork below this threshold is skipped
- Useful for ensuring quality on 4K displays