Color screens are increasingly common on MP3 players. This feature makes MP3 players much more pleasant to read. But, color screens on MP3 players are useful as well. Many people download music album cover art that is sized for MP3 players. There are many online sites on which people can search for album art. Adding this art to an MP3 player can be a great way to illustrate music. Other people enjoy adding their own graphics or pictures to their MP3 player. They do so by loading their own photographs or graphical drawings to their player. This can make the MP3 player into a travelling photo or art album.

Because of the color availability, many MP3 users make certain to purchase players with extra-large screens.