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