diff --git a/openlp/core/common/settings.py b/openlp/core/common/settings.py
index 7a1e31553..6d79fdccd 100644
--- a/openlp/core/common/settings.py
+++ b/openlp/core/common/settings.py
@@ -121,6 +121,7 @@ class Settings(QtCore.QSettings):
         'advanced/enable exit confirmation': True,
         'advanced/expand service item': False,
         'advanced/hide mouse': True,
+        'advanced/ignore aspect ratio': False,
         'advanced/is portable': False,
         'advanced/max recent files': 20,
         'advanced/print file meta data': False,
diff --git a/openlp/core/lib/__init__.py b/openlp/core/lib/__init__.py
index 77fefee39..28fa2cc38 100644
--- a/openlp/core/lib/__init__.py
+++ b/openlp/core/lib/__init__.py
@@ -230,7 +230,7 @@ def validate_thumb(file_path, thumb_path):
     return image_date <= thumb_date
 
 
-def resize_image(image_path, width, height, background='#000000'):
+def resize_image(image_path, width, height, background='#000000', ignore_aspect_ratio=False):
     """
     Resize an image to fit on the current screen.
 
@@ -247,7 +247,7 @@ def resize_image(image_path, width, height, background='#000000'):
     image_ratio = reader.size().width() / reader.size().height()
     resize_ratio = width / height
     # Figure out the size we want to resize the image to (keep aspect ratio).
-    if image_ratio == resize_ratio:
+    if image_ratio == resize_ratio or ignore_aspect_ratio:
         size = QtCore.QSize(width, height)
     elif image_ratio < resize_ratio:
         # Use the image's height as reference for the new size.
diff --git a/openlp/core/lib/imagemanager.py b/openlp/core/lib/imagemanager.py
index f2071a190..79c3a2c90 100644
--- a/openlp/core/lib/imagemanager.py
+++ b/openlp/core/lib/imagemanager.py
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ import queue
 
 from PyQt5 import QtCore
 
-from openlp.core.common import Registry
+from openlp.core.common import Registry, Settings
 from openlp.core.lib import ScreenList, resize_image, image_to_byte
 
 log = logging.getLogger(__name__)
@@ -327,7 +327,8 @@ class ImageManager(QtCore.QObject):
             # Let's see if the image was requested with specific dimensions
             width = self.width if image.width == -1 else image.width
             height = self.height if image.height == -1 else image.height
-            image.image = resize_image(image.path, width, height, image.background)
+            image.image = resize_image(image.path, width, height, image.background,
+                                       Settings().value('advanced/ignore aspect ratio'))
             # Set the priority to Lowest and stop here as we need to process more important images first.
             if image.priority == Priority.Normal:
                 self._conversion_queue.modify_priority(image, Priority.Lowest)
diff --git a/openlp/core/ui/advancedtab.py b/openlp/core/ui/advancedtab.py
index 58989ad8a..4d9b0543f 100644
--- a/openlp/core/ui/advancedtab.py
+++ b/openlp/core/ui/advancedtab.py
@@ -208,6 +208,9 @@ class AdvancedTab(SettingsTab):
         self.display_workaround_group_box.setObjectName('display_workaround_group_box')
         self.display_workaround_layout = QtWidgets.QVBoxLayout(self.display_workaround_group_box)
         self.display_workaround_layout.setObjectName('display_workaround_layout')
+        self.ignore_aspect_ratio_check_box = QtWidgets.QCheckBox(self.display_workaround_group_box)
+        self.ignore_aspect_ratio_check_box.setObjectName('ignore_aspect_ratio_check_box')
+        self.display_workaround_layout.addWidget(self.ignore_aspect_ratio_check_box)
         self.x11_bypass_check_box = QtWidgets.QCheckBox(self.display_workaround_group_box)
         self.x11_bypass_check_box.setObjectName('x11_bypass_check_box')
         self.display_workaround_layout.addWidget(self.x11_bypass_check_box)
@@ -311,6 +314,7 @@ class AdvancedTab(SettingsTab):
             translate('OpenLP.AdvancedTab', '<strong>WARNING:</strong> New data directory location contains '
                       'OpenLP data files.  These files WILL be replaced during a copy.'))
         self.display_workaround_group_box.setTitle(translate('OpenLP.AdvancedTab', 'Display Workarounds'))
+        self.ignore_aspect_ratio_check_box.setText(translate('OpenLP.AdvancedTab', 'Ignore Aspect Ratio'))
         self.x11_bypass_check_box.setText(translate('OpenLP.AdvancedTab', 'Bypass X11 Window Manager'))
         self.alternate_rows_check_box.setText(translate('OpenLP.AdvancedTab', 'Use alternating row colours in lists'))
         # Slide Limits
@@ -355,6 +359,7 @@ class AdvancedTab(SettingsTab):
         default_service_enabled = settings.value('default service enabled')
         self.service_name_check_box.setChecked(default_service_enabled)
         self.service_name_check_box_toggled(default_service_enabled)
+        self.ignore_aspect_ratio_check_box.setChecked(settings.value('ignore aspect ratio'))
         self.x11_bypass_check_box.setChecked(settings.value('x11 bypass wm'))
         self.slide_limits = settings.value('slide limits')
         self.is_search_as_you_type_enabled = settings.value('search as type')
@@ -410,6 +415,7 @@ class AdvancedTab(SettingsTab):
         settings.setValue('hide mouse', self.hide_mouse_check_box.isChecked())
         settings.setValue('alternate rows', self.alternate_rows_check_box.isChecked())
         settings.setValue('slide limits', self.slide_limits)
+        settings.setValue('ignore aspect ratio', self.ignore_aspect_ratio_check_box.isChecked())
         if self.x11_bypass_check_box.isChecked() != settings.value('x11 bypass wm'):
             settings.setValue('x11 bypass wm', self.x11_bypass_check_box.isChecked())
             self.settings_form.register_post_process('config_screen_changed')
diff --git a/tests/functional/openlp_core_lib/test_lib.py b/tests/functional/openlp_core_lib/test_lib.py
index 5e9b52dfd..a897f8754 100644
--- a/tests/functional/openlp_core_lib/test_lib.py
+++ b/tests/functional/openlp_core_lib/test_lib.py
@@ -704,6 +704,27 @@ class TestLib(TestCase):
         self.assertEqual(wanted_width, result_size.width(), 'The image should have the requested width.')
         self.assertEqual(image.pixel(0, 0), wanted_background_rgb, 'The background should be white.')
 
+    def test_resize_thumb_ignoring_aspect_ratio(self):
+        """
+        Test the resize_thumb() function ignoring aspect ratio
+        """
+        # GIVEN: A path to an image.
+        image_path = os.path.join(TEST_PATH, 'church.jpg')
+        wanted_width = 1000
+        wanted_height = 1000
+        # We want the background to be white.
+        wanted_background_hex = '#FFFFFF'
+        wanted_background_rgb = QtGui.QColor(wanted_background_hex).rgb()
+
+        # WHEN: Resize the image and add a background.
+        image = resize_image(image_path, wanted_width, wanted_height, wanted_background_hex, True)
+
+        # THEN: Check if the size is correct and the background was set.
+        result_size = image.size()
+        self.assertEqual(wanted_height, result_size.height(), 'The image should have the requested height.')
+        self.assertEqual(wanted_width, result_size.width(), 'The image should have the requested width.')
+        self.assertEqual(image.pixel(0, 0), wanted_background_rgb, 'The background should be white.')
+
     def test_create_separated_list_qlocate(self):
         """
         Test the create_separated_list function using the Qt provided method