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<section begin="intro" />TV Show artwork are images directly related to a TV Show, preferably of high quality, that are displayed when viewing the entry in the library. The artwork support in {{Kodi}}'s video library is very flexible and able to display many types of artwork depending on the skin in use.<section end="intro" />
= Introduction =
<section begin="intro" />This page details information specific to TV Shows. For Seasons and Episodes, see linked pages.<section end="intro" />


 
The following artwork types are standard for TV shows and supported by many skins. For more details see '''[[Artwork types|Artwork Types]]'''
 
= Scanning & Scraping =
v18 introduces an '''experimental''' feature that will auto-load extended artwork without the use of additional add-ons. It is considered an advanced feature. Usage and practicality of this feature are being monitored and may change in later releases.
 
In the TV Show library, artwork is described as follows:


{| class="prettytable"  
{| class="prettytable"  
! colspan="12" style="text-align:left; background-color:#f5f5a1;" | TV Show Artwork
|-
|-
! colspan="3" style="text-align:left;" | Basic Artwork
! colspan="11" style="text-align:left;" | Commonly Supported Artwork
! colspan="1" style="text-align:left;" |
! colspan="8" style="text-align:left;" | Extended Artwork
|-
|-
|style="width:80px; text-align:left;"|banner
|style="width:80px; text-align:left;"|banner
|style="width:80px; text-align:left;"|fanart
|style="width:80px; text-align:left;"|poster
! colspan="1" style="text-align:left;" |
|style="width:80px; text-align:left;"|characterart
|style="width:80px; text-align:left;"|characterart
|style="width:80px; text-align:left;"|clearart
|style="width:80px; text-align:left;"|clearart
|style="width:80px; text-align:left;"|clearlogo
|style="width:80px; text-align:left;"|clearlogo
|style="width:80px; text-align:left;"|discart
|style="width:80px; text-align:left;"|discart
|style="width:80px; text-align:left;"|fanart
|style="width:100px; text-align:left;"|fanart''xx'' (extrafanart)
|style="width:100px; text-align:left;"|fanart''xx'' (extrafanart)
|style="width:80px; text-align:left;"|keyart
|style="width:80px; text-align:left;"|keyart
|style="width:80px; text-align:left;"|landscape
|style="width:80px; text-align:left;"|landscape
|-
! colspan="12" style="text-align:left; background-color:#f5f5a1;" | Season Artwork
|-
! colspan="3" style="text-align:left;" | Basic Artwork
! colspan="1" style="text-align:left;" |
! colspan="8" style="text-align:left;" | Extended Artwork
|-
|style="width:80px; text-align:left;"|banner
|style="width:80px; text-align:left;"|fanart
|style="width:80px; text-align:left;"|poster
|style="width:80px; text-align:left;"|poster
! colspan="1" style="text-align:left;" |
|style="width:100px; text-align:left;"|poster''x''<br> (extra poster)
|style="width:80px; text-align:left;"|landscape
|colspan="6"|''<--  Add artwork to advancedsettings.xml as required and supported by skin  -->''
|-
! colspan="12" style="text-align:left; background-color:#f5f5a1;" | Episode Artwork
|-
! colspan="3" style="text-align:left;" | Basic Artwork
! colspan="1" style="text-align:left;" |
! colspan="8" style="text-align:left;" | Extended Artwork
|-
|style="width:80px; text-align:left;"|thumb
|
|
! colspan="1" style="text-align:left;" |
|style="width:80px; text-align:left;"|fanart
|colspan="6"|''<--  Add artwork to advancedsettings.xml as required and supported by skin  -->''
|}
|}


'''Basic''' artwork requires no special setup as it has always been natively scanned and scraped by {{kodi}}
'''Extended''' artwork required the use of additional add-ons in previous versions. Artwork Downloader (now defunct) was used. More recently '''''[https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=258886 Artwork Beef]''''' is used.


Users now have the '''option''' of allowing {{kodi}} to load all artwork without add-ons. To use this feature...


:'''1.''' Add the below code to the '''[[Advancedsettings.xml| advancedsettings.xml]]''' file, ensuring you do not duplicate any tags if they already exist... eg ''<advancedsettings></advancedsettings>, <videolibrary></videolibrary>''
= Scraping =
:'''2a.''' If you have local artwork saved as detailed in the next section, {{Kodi}} will scan this first, otherwise
The {{kodi}} scrapers can automatically download artwork without any extra effort from the user.
:'''2b.''' Install the '''[[Add-on:The Movie Database|TheMovieDB- TV Shows Scraper]]''' and ensure the setting to download extra art is enabled.
:'''3.''' Restart {{kodi}} and scan or scrape tv shows as normal.


:'''Note:''' The code box adds common extended artwork that most skins will utilise. It is your choice which extended artwork you add and where (tv show, season, episode). If you add additional to that shown, ensure the skin has support to display it.
Artwork settings for the video library are adjusted in the {{kodi}} settings pages here... {{highlight|[[Settings/Media/Videos#Artwork|Settings > Media > Videos > Artwork]]}}
<syntaxhighlight lang="xml" line='line'>
<advancedsettings>
<videolibrary>   
      <tvshowextraart>    <!-- Extended artwork for TV Shows -->
        <arttype>characterart</arttype>
        <arttype>clearart</arttype>
        <arttype>clearlogo</arttype>
        <arttype>fanart1</arttype> <!-- Multiple fanart -->
        <arttype>fanart2</arttype> <!-- Add as many as required. -->
        <arttype>fanart3</arttype>
        <arttype>keyart</arttype>
        <arttype>landscape</arttype>
      </tvshowextraart> 
      <tvseasonextraart>  <!-- Extended artwork for Seasons -->
        <arttype>landscape</arttype>
      </tvseasonextraart>   
      <episodeextraart>    <!-- Extended artwork for Episodes -->
        <arttype>fanart</arttype>
      </episodeextraart>
</videolibrary>
</advancedsettings>
</syntaxhighlight>
 
 
'''{{red|Note: There is no requirement to use this method. If you find this too complicated, then continue to use Artwork Beef to load extended artwork into {{kodi}}}}'''






= Local TV Show Artwork =
= Local TV Show Artwork =
Local TV show artwork is saved in the top level folder [[Naming_video_files/TV_shows#Recommended|of the TV show]].  
Local TV show artwork is saved in the top level folder '''[[Naming_video_files/TV_shows#Recommended|of the TV show]]'''.  


The general rule for TV show artwork file names is '''''<arttype>.<ext>'''''.
The general rule for TV show artwork file names is '''''<arttype>.<ext>'''''. (see image for correct use)


This method applies in all cases, whether you use single file videos, dvd folders, bluray folders, episode folders, season folders or any combination of those.
This method applies in all cases, whether you use single file videos, dvd folders, bluray folders, episode folders, season folders or any combination of those.
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<gallery mode="packed" widths="1000px" heights="562px">
<gallery mode="packed" widths="1000px" heights="562px">
File:LocalTVShowArtwork01.jpg|'''''TV Show and Season Artwork'''''
File:LocalTVShowArtwork01.jpg|'''''TV Show and Season Artwork'''''
</gallery>
= Local Season Artwork =
Local Season artwork is saved in the top level folder [[Naming_video_files/TV_shows#Recommended|of the TV show]] alongside the TV Show artwork. There is no conflict as Season artwork is named differently as detailed below.
The general rules for Season artwork file names are
* Standard seasons are named as '''''season<num>-<arttype>.<ext>'''''
* The "specials" season is named as '''''season-specials-<arttype>.<ext>'''''
* The "all" season is named as '''''season-all-<arttype>.<ext>'''''
This method applies in all cases, whether you use single file videos, dvd folders, bluray folders, episode folders, season folders or any combination of those.
See previous image for example of correct naming of Season Artwork.
= Local episode artwork =
Local episode artwork is saved next to the [[Naming_video_files/TV_shows#TV_Show_Folder|episode file]].
The general rules for Episode artwork file names are
* Single file episodes (eg .mkv) '''''<episode filename>-<arttype>.<ext>'''''
* DVD and Bluray Folders '''''<arttype>.<ext>'''''
<gallery mode="packed" widths="1000px" heights="562px">
File:LocalEpisodeArtwork01.jpg|'''''Episode Artwork'''''
</gallery>
</gallery>


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Introduction

This page details information specific to TV Shows. For Seasons and Episodes, see linked pages.

The following artwork types are standard for TV shows and supported by many skins. For more details see Artwork Types

Commonly Supported Artwork
banner characterart clearart clearlogo discart fanart fanartxx (extrafanart) keyart landscape poster posterx
(extra poster)


Scraping

The Kodi scrapers can automatically download artwork without any extra effort from the user.

Artwork settings for the video library are adjusted in the Kodi settings pages here... Settings > Media > Videos > Artwork


Local TV Show Artwork

Local TV show artwork is saved in the top level folder of the TV show.

The general rule for TV show artwork file names is <arttype>.<ext>. (see image for correct use)

This method applies in all cases, whether you use single file videos, dvd folders, bluray folders, episode folders, season folders or any combination of those.


  • TV Show and Season Artwork

    TV Show and Season Artwork




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