About SmartSignage

SmartSignage is digital signage software that can automatically switch and display images, videos, PDFs, and web content.
First released as free software in April 2011, SmartSignage gained strong support from many users who tried the free download^※1. At the same time, we received numerous requests for a “full product version,” leading to the release of SmartSignage 1.1 in February 2013.
Starting from version 2.6, SmartSignage supports multiple window displays^※2, allowing different content to be shown on each screen in a multi‑monitor environment.
The latest version, 3.0, adds both logging and scheduling features.^{※3, ※4}
In addition, the SmartSignage Scheduler application is now available for creating and editing schedules.

^※1 In the free version of SmartSignage, the product name and URL are displayed in the upper-left and lower-right corners of the window, and a SmartSignage animation appears once every three minutes.
^※2 In the free version, launching multiple windows displays a message in the center of the screen. A separate SmartSignage +Plus license key is required to hide this message.
^※3 In the free version, using the scheduling feature displays a message in the center of the screen. A separate SmartSignage +Plus license key is required to hide this message.
^※4 To create or edit schedules, you must use the separate SmartSignage Scheduler application.

Features of SmartSignage

SmartSignage works simply by specifying a folder that contains your content (images, videos, PDFs, or URL files for web pages).
Below are the main features you can configure.

Content-Only Display

The window frame automatically hides when no operation is performed for a certain period.
You can configure whether the mouse pointer is shown or hidden.
The display order can be set to either “File Name” or “Random.”
(Starting from Ver. 2.8.1, displaying subfolders is supported.)

Transitions

You can apply visual effects (transitions) when switching content.
There are nine transition types, and you can configure both duration and direction.
(The “Page Curl” transition was added in Ver. 2.9.5.)

Motion Effects

Motion effects can be applied to images and PDF content to give them a sense of movement.
Available effect types include “Zoom,” “Move,” and “Random.”
You can also configure the center point and movement direction.

Automatic Content Updates

SmartSignage automatically detects and reflects added or deleted files in the specified folder.
For files that are difficult to modify (such as videos), automatic updates can be enabled by adding a special extension (._fdu).

Display Duration

You can specify the duration before switching content.
(From Ver. 2.8, duration can be set per file.)
Videos can also be configured to switch only after playback finishes.

Theme Switching

You can switch the UI display theme between “Dark” and “Light.”

Web Display

By writing settings inside a URL file, you can control web display behavior such as zooming, auto-login, and executing custom JavaScript.

Multiple Windows

You can display multiple windows simultaneously.
Each window can have its own configuration, allowing you to connect multiple monitors to a single PC and show different content on each.
Supported since Ver. 2.6.

Crash Detection & Auto-Restart

By using the SmartSignage Process Monitor, SmartSignage can automatically restart and recover even if it terminates unexpectedly.
This enables advanced operation such as kiosk terminal usage.

Schedule

By loading a schedule file, the system can automatically switch data folders based on dates, holidays, days of the week, and time.
This feature is available in Ver. 3.0 and later.
Creating or editing a schedule requires a separate SmartSignage Scheduler application.

Logging

When logging is enabled, the system can record operational status information to a log file.
This feature is available in Ver. 3.0 and later.

Other Features

Additional features include video mute, always-on-top display, improved video playback quality, auto-start (Windows only), and automatic image rotation correction via EXIF.

Screenshots

SmartSignage provides a simple and streamlined digital signage experience.

With Control Bar

When clicked, the control bar for operations appears at the top and bottom.

Control Bar Hidden

The control bar hides automatically when no operation is performed for a certain period.

Web Display

Starting from Version 2.1, SmartSignage supports displaying web pages.
By adding settings to a URL file, you can enable zooming, auto-login, and more.
*Auto-login is supported from Version 2.3.*

“Dark” Theme

You can select the UI display theme.

“Light” Theme

You can select the UI display theme.

Behavior Settings

Configure display switching time and transition effects.

Motion Effect Settings

Configure motion effects that add movement to still images and PDFs.
*This feature is available from Version 2.5.*

Other Settings

Configure options such as muting videos or web pages, always-on-top display, auto-start (Windows only), and expanding the video playback buffer.

Background Color Settings

Select the color for areas that appear when the content’s aspect ratio does not match the window.

Window Settings

In the main window, you can create sub-windows and configure their position and size.
*This feature is available from Version 2.6.*

Schedule

When the schedule feature is enabled, the system loads the schedule file and automatically switches the data folder.
*This feature is available in version 3.0 and later.*
*To create or edit a schedule file, a separate SmartSignage Scheduler application is required*.

SmartSignage Process Monitor

The Process Monitor watches SmartSignage’s operation and automatically restarts it if it stops.
Even in the event of an unexpected termination, SmartSignage can recover quickly.
*This feature is available from Version 2.9.*

About License Keys

SmartSignage allows you to use all features in the free version; however, certain on‑screen notices will be displayed.
To remove these notices, you must purchase and register a separate license key.
“SmartSignage Scheduler” is a separate application.
License keys for “SmartSignage” or “SmartSignage +Plus” cannot be used with “SmartSignage Scheduler.”

Displays Added in the Free Version

SmartSignage’s free version shows the following items on screen.

Text “SmartSignage” displayed in the upper-left corner of the window
Text “https://fukuneko.com” displayed in the lower-right corner of the window
A 10‑second SmartSignage animation shown every 3 minutes
When multiple windows are opened, a message appears in the center of each window:
“Two or more SmartSignage windows are open.”
(Pressing “OK” hides the message.)
... Ver. 2.6 and later
When the scheduling feature is enabled, a message appears in the center of the window:
“Scheduling is enabled.”
(Pressing “OK” hides the message.)
... Ver. 3.0 and later

By registering a license key, you can hide these displays. SmartSignage offers two types of license keys:
> SmartSignage
> SmartSignage +Plus ... Ver. 2.6 and later

SmartSignage and SmartSignage +Plus

	SmartSignage	SmartSignage +Plus
1. Window upper-left — “SmartSignage” text	✔	✔
2. Window lower-right — “https://fukuneko.com” text	✔	✔
3. SmartSignage animation every 3 minutes (10 seconds)	✔	✔
4. Message when multiple windows are used	✕	✔
5. Message when scheduling is enabled	✕	✔

✔...removed ✕...not removed

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