You’ve posed for the shot. You’ve taken the picture. You might have even added that Instagram filter to spice it up a little bit. It’s a fantastic picture and you want to get it printed off and framed – and that’s where the difficulty starts. What size frame? What style frame? Should I have the photo backed? All reasonable questions have reasonable answers if you take the time to explore them.
Most Popular Picture Frame Sizes
Choosing the perfect picture frame size is easier than you probably think, especially since there are so many different photo sizes to choose from. Most popular sizes include 5×7 and 8×10, but both can be adapted to accommodate alternative sized photos, with some careful design backing.
How to Choose The Right Picture Frame Size
Navigating your way around a picture frame measuring guide doesn’t have to be difficult at all but we’re made it all that bit easier with our simple frame size guide – meaning your photo doesn’t have to go in a frame that matches precisely with the photo’s dimensions. Photos mounted in larger frames stand out from the crowd and allow your photo to shine. You should consider the space you’re thinking of displaying your photo in carefully before deciding on the frame size.
Picture Frame Guide
Usually, for an image size of 4 x 6 inches, you could use a 6 x 8 or 8 x10 inches frame. Here’s a general guide to help you.
However, all the picture frame sizes on our site refer to the size of the print you want to place inside. So, you can just measure the print and we make sure the frame will fit it like a glove.
What is the Size of a Standard Picture Frame?
For classic 35 mm photography and photo albums, we use the standard 4 x 6 inch. This size is also perfect for picture walls and other types of collages.
So, standard picture frames range from between 6×8 inches and A4 sized certificate frames – and all the sizes in between. Preference is important, and photo quality is naturally a consideration when choosing frame size.
Whatever size you choose to print your photo – your frame can be chosen specifically to match with your requirements. Working with frames that hold traditionally sized photos are much easier to find – with over 160,000 different picture frames available through our service, you’ll be spoilt for choice.
Picture Frames For 5×7 Photos
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What are the Standard Painting Sizes?
The general rule of thumb for displaying paintings on walls is that they should be around 75% of the width of the furniture the painting will be displayed against – proportions are key. Standard paintings are displayed at 24-by-36 inches, 30-by-40 inches and 36-by-48 inches. We can provide ready made frames for images of sizes as large as 24×36 inches, giving you the scope to display any painting prints within your home with absolutely no bother whatsoever.
Panoramic Picture Frame Dimensions
Panoramic frames are usually meant for artworks and paintings. They add a sense of elegance to your prints and your decor. Usually, panoramic picture frames come with some considerable matting.
The most popular panoramic picture frame dimensions are:
Square Picture Frame Sizes Guide
Square picture frames are usually used in minimalist decors. They’re sleek, even, and also make for a perfect photo wall.
The most popular print sizes you can fit in our square frames are these:
The Standard Paper Format and Sizes
The standard A paper format is used internationally for print measurements. We all know what an A4 paper looks like, and we have also dealt with A1 – A2 canvases in school or so. However, what size are these A format paper standards anyway?
For example, most of our frames are also available in all standard paper sizes from A1 to A5. What size is A3? Or A4? Let’s see.
As you can see, the whole A standard system relies on a simple equation: two of one size equal the next size up, i.e 2 x A2 side by side will make a 1A. Pretty simple, right?
Picture Mount Size Guide
To prevent your photographs and artworks from touching the glass or the cover of the frame, we recommend you opt for a picture mount. Apart from protecting your photographs, it also enhances them.
Frame mounts provide much-needed breathing space between the canvas and the frame itself while also adding an intriguing and engaging shadow line to the edges of the picture, opening it all up to curious eyes.
But how about print – picture mount sizes?
Conclusion
This is probably a lot to soak in, so when you need help to find the best frame for your artworks or photographs, don’t hesitate to check this guide again.
To make it easier for you, for all our photo frames we mention the size of the print you want to put inside, so you don’t need to worry about fitting it in. If you’re looking for more than specific standard sizes, don’t forget you can customize the frames for those measurements. For any questions, we’re here to help!
Until then, don’t forget life is made of moments, and we need to capture and treasure them all.