Waveshare 7.3 inch 7 Color E-Paper with Solid Wood Photo Frame

Waveshare PhotoPainter is a 7.3 inch 7-color e-paper display with a solid wood photo frame, designed for elegant low-power image and information presentation. Using ACeP 7-color e-paper technology, it can display photos, quotes, posters, calendars, artwork, and lightweight signage while keeping the last image visible even when powered off. It is a strong fit for digital photo displays, desk decor, wall-mounted information frames, low-power signage, and scheduled image rotation projects.

This product is not just a display panel. It is a complete framed device with a solid wood enclosure, rotatable stand, wall hook, RTC timing function, TF card expansion, picture switching control, and optional lithium battery support. Waveshare provides the official PhotoPainter wiki, the firmware package mentioned in the official FAQ, and open development resources for customization.

Features

• 7.3 inch ACeP 7-color e-paper display for vivid low-power image presentation.
• Solid wood photo frame design for a cleaner and more decorative presentation than a bare development board.
• Ultra-low power consumption, with power mainly required during refresh.
• RTC timing refresh support for scheduled picture switching.
• TF card expansion for storing and cycling multiple images.
• Rotatable stand and wall hook for both tabletop and wall-mounted use.
• Open source code for custom behavior and firmware modification.

Specifications

Applications

• Digital photo display for homes, studios, and office desks.
• Wall-mounted art and quote frame with low refresh power consumption.
• Calendar and schedule display using timed image refresh.
• Retail or hospitality signage where color helps improve presentation without a backlit screen.
• Decorative low-power information frame for static or periodically updated content.

Packing List

• PhotoPainter x1

Other Content

The solid wood frame gives this product a very different use case from ordinary e-paper HATs or raw panels. It is meant to be displayed as a finished object, not only used as a development module. That makes it especially appealing for home decor, creative installations, display signage, and low-power framed content.

The combination of RTC scheduling, TF card image playback, picture switching controls, and optional battery power makes it practical for automated visual rotation without needing a traditional always-on display.

Resources

• Waveshare wiki
• Official firmware package
• Official sample images package

FAQ

Is this a development HAT or a finished framed display?

This SKU is a finished framed e-paper display product with a solid wood enclosure, stand, and wall-mount support.

What kinds of content is it best for?

It works especially well for photos, quotes, posters, calendars, artwork, and low-power decorative or informational displays.

Can it switch pictures automatically?

Yes. The official design includes an RTC timing refresh function that can be used for scheduled image switching.

Does it keep the image visible when powered off?

Yes. Like other e-paper displays, it retains the last image after power-off, with power mainly needed during refresh.