So you’ve bought a Frame TV and want to find some pictures for it to enhance your home decor?
In this article we’ll cover everything you need to know about your options for getting pictures onto your Samsung Frame TV, some of which are completely free!
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Let’s start with the TV itself, and what art is available on the TV and via the Samsung Art Store.
Is there free art on the Samsung Frame?
First of all, if you haven’t bought the TV yet you might be wondering if it comes with free images preinstalled.
The answer is yes! The Frame TV does come preloaded with a small selection of free art.
Samsung Art Store
The Samsung Art Store provides access to a range of artworks including paintings and photographs, from classic to modern.
To access this service you can sign up to a monthly or yearly subscription. Check with Samsung for the latest pricing. It sounds like the ability to purchase images outright is being phased out.
Where to find free Frame TV art
The Samsung Art Store isn’t your only option for getting art onto your TV.
Below we’ll cover a few other options of where to find free pictures for your Samsung Frame TV:
- Adding your own photos
- Public domain art
- Aster, your free TV art resource
How to add your own photos to your Frame TV
With the beautiful 4K display of the Samsung Frame TV, you might like to show off your favourite photos of family and friends.
For best results your images should be 3840 x 2160 pixels. You can resize images using design software or an online service.
The process of adding your own photos to your Frame TV is similar to adding images from any other source, and starts with installing the Samsung ‘SmartThings’ app on your phone.
It can be easier to create a ‘Frame TV Art’ album first, so you can more easily find the images you’d like to use.
Public domain art
What is public domain art?
Public domain art is art that anyone can use, share, or modify without permission or payment. It includes artworks that have no copyright protection, either because they have expired, been surrendered, or been dedicated to the public domain by their creators. Public domain art can be a valuable source of inspiration and creativity for artists, designers, educators, and researchers.
Where can I download public domain art?
You can find millions of public domain images online, from museums, archives and other sources. For paintings, you might like to start by browsing these open access sources:
For photography, a few popular free image sources are:
Check their websites for specific licencing information, as not all photos are public domain.
Free TV art downloads on Aster
As detailed above, you can find free pictures for your Samsung Frame TV on websites with collections of public domain or open access art.
To make the process of finding new art and adding it to your TV even easier, here at Aster we provide a regularly updated, curated collection of classic vintage art which has already been resized to fit your TV perfectly.
Browse by category, season or occasion to find the perfect art for your home at absolutely no cost!
Finding unique TV art on Etsy
If you are looking for a wider range of art or a unique piece that suits your home perfectly, we strongly recommend checking out Etsy.
There is a vast collection of art designed for the Samsung Frame TV on Etsy, and we would love it if you’d stop by our shop Small Lily Studio first, where you’ll find hundreds of beautifully remastered vintage paintings and unique designs in modern on-trend colors and tones.
Summary of how to find art for your Frame TV
To summarise, there are a number of ways to find pictures for your Samsung Frame TV. We cover the pros and cons below.
Samsung Art Store
Pros
- Convenient
Cons
- Costly to buy art outright and this may be discontinued
- Fixed ongoing costs for subscription
- Range of art available might not suit you
Your own photos
Pros
- Getting to see your family and friends in 4K is pretty exciting
- Free
Cons
- You’ll need to resize the images
Public domain art
Pros
- Free
Cons
- Can be a lot to sift through, time-consuming
- You’ll need to resize the images
Aster Free TV Art
Pros
- Free
Cons
- Original vintage artworks might not suit all home decor styles
Etsy
Pros
- Inexpensive (many pictures under $3, bundles even cheaper)
- Probably the widest range of options to suit all tastes and styles of home decor
Cons
- So many options (of varying quality) could be a bit overwhelming!