AutoMatting automatically creates a unique mat for each photo which is designed to make the photographers work more attractive and appealing to the customer in a slideshow or viewing mode. AutoMatting customizes the output to a user specified display or TV screen format. Each computer generatee mat is unique and is generated with color and photo content from the photo that it surrounds. Colors and texture from the source photo are extended into the mat for a pleasing effect, including a border and colored core extracted from the photo by finding a strong color to match. The effect is one of consistently sized photos with colorful mats that accentuate the elements of the photo while displaying rapidly on the wide screen TV or computer monitor. Colors in the photos are complimented by the colors supporting them in the mat. The matted photos will appear sharper than the original images. AutoMatting operates in a batch mode and provides a folder of photos with unique mats. Each mat contains the colors from the photo and uses a lighting technique to make a unique beveled edge for your mat. The benefits are: Consistently sized horizontal and vertical photos with no black bars on the monitor Faster display on the TV or computer screen Beautiful mats that extend the photo onto the mat and enhances the photo Each mat is unique with colors and patterns extracted from the photo A color coordinated core (or bevel cut) with color extracted from the image