Standard Mat Sizes For Photographs

Our website s custom build a frame allows you to enter your artwork size and using these dimensions automatically calculates the recommended mat window opening and frame size.

Standard mat sizes for photographs.

Mats in every size color. For instance an 11 x 14 photo will have a mat board opening that measures 10 1 2 x 13 1 2 inches as in this example. This allows the mat to overlap the image slightly holding it behind the frame. This provides a surface to which the work can be taped or glued.

This size is a step above the smaller popular photography sizes and is common amongst portraits and larger artwork prints. 8 5 x 11 in. Our standard sizes all have windows that are 1 4 less the size of the intended print size. Although most standard picture frame sizes match the most common photo printing sizes picture frames come in a wide variety of sizes orientations and dimension styles to fit any size picture allow for different styles of picture frame mats and sizes and help you achieve your ideal framing look.

The most popular size picture frames naturally match the most. 4 6 photos are good for a range of subjects from family photos to abstract art. Frames for unique print sizes. Generally the mat will cover 1 4 on each side of the image.

8 x 10 in. I try to create my art or print my photo images to sizes that fit standard sized mats not frames. We offer decorative mats acid free rag mats decorative suede mats metallic mats acid free suede mats and oversize mats in colors from white to black yellow to purple and everything in between. So a mat for a 5 x 7 picture will have an opening of 4 5 x 6 5.

On our site you can create a frame up to 40 x 60 inches. One is to add an extra space around an image in a coordinating color or perhaps in black or white which serves a decorative purpose. The mat opening will be slightly smaller than the suggested picture size. Oversize mat sizes go up to 40 x 60.

Standard mat sizes go up to 32 x 40. Use this standard flyer size for advertisements displayed in areas with limited space. This size is also what most photo albums use. When you want to frame artwork with a unique size order a custom frame to get an exact match for your print.

Add elegance and protection when framing photos or artwork by adding a frame mat in a complementary color. Mats serve 2 purposes. Opening size close x. Guide to picture frame sizes.

Choose one of our acid free pre cut mats or customize an uncut matboard. Standard frame and mat sizes in inches. These sizes are standard and popular photo sizes typically for displaying photography or smaller artwork. How much larger depends on how much matting you want to include.

3 in x 5 in 2 4 in x 6 in 4 5 in x 7 in 5 6 in x 8 in 3 8 in x 10 in 7 8 in x 12 in 1 10 in.