Fanart.tv
ActiveOverview
Fanart.tv is a community-driven website that hosts and provides high-quality fan-made artwork, including posters, backdrops, logos, and images for movies, TV shows, music artists, and video games. Users upload and curate content, which is accessible via a public API for integration into media centers and streaming software. It serves media enthusiasts, developers, and applications needing artwork for personal media libraries.
Key Features
- Image Database - Vast collection of fan-uploaded artwork for movies, TV shows, artists, and games.
- Public API - API access to retrieve images by ID for movies, TV, music, and more.
- User Contributions - Community uploads and moderates high-quality fan art submissions.
- Multiple Image Types - Supports posters, backdrops, logos, clearart, banners, and thumbnails.
- Search Functionality - Search images by title, ID, or type across supported media categories.
- API Keys - Free API keys available for personal and commercial use with rate limits.
- Media Coverage - Covers movies, TV series, music artists, albums, and video games.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | Free | Unlimited browsing, API access with rate limits (1000 calls/day). |
| Personal API | Free | API key for individual use, higher limits on request. |
| Commercial API | Contact for pricing | Higher rate limits and support for commercial applications. |
Platforms & Requirements
Operates as a web-based service accessible via any modern browser on desktop or mobile. No downloadable application; relies on API for programmatic access. No specific minimum requirements beyond internet connection; API usage subject to rate limiting.
Integrations & Ecosystem
- Plex Media Server
- Kodi/XBMC
- Emby
- Jellyfin
- Public REST API
- MediaElch
- TinyMediaManager
Alternatives
| App | Difference |
|---|---|
| TheTVDB | Focuses on comprehensive TV metadata with integrated images, less emphasis on fan art variety. |
| TheMovieDB (TMDb) | Provides official posters and metadata via API, crowdsourced but stricter quality guidelines. |
| MusicBrainz | Music-focused with cover art, lacks movie/TV support. |
| TMDb Fanart | TMDb's own fanart section, smaller collection integrated into main database. |
Reputation
Fanart.tv is valued in the home media community for its extensive, high-quality fan artwork that enhances media library visuals in players like Plex and Kodi. Users praise the variety and API ease but note occasional inconsistent quality due to community moderation. Some criticism arises from rate limits on free API use and dependency on voluntary contributions.