The Short Version
Standard print sizes exist because frames are mass-produced at specific dimensions. Print at a standard size, and you can buy a frame off the shelf. The sizes with the best frame availability are 4×6, 5×7, 8×10, 11×14, 16×20, 18×24, and 24×36.
Framesie shows which standard sizes your image can print at — so you know which frames fit.
Print sizes are standardized because frames are. A 16×20 inch frame fits a 16×20 inch print. No custom cutting, no special orders, no premium pricing.
When you print at a non-standard size — say, 13×19 inches — you'll need a custom frame or a standard frame with a custom mat. Both cost more and take longer.
The standard sizes below are available at most frame shops, big-box stores, and online retailers. Print at these dimensions and you can walk into most stores and find a frame that fits.
If you're unsure which size to print, these are the most widely used and easiest to frame:
| Print Size | Ratio | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| 4 × 6 | 2:3 | Desk frames, shelves, small gifts |
| 5 × 7 | 5:7 | Desk frames, nightstands, mantels |
| 8 × 10 | 4:5 | Versatile — works on desks or walls |
| 11 × 14 | 11:14 | Gallery walls, hallways, offices |
| 16 × 20 | 4:5 | Living rooms, bedrooms, above furniture |
| 18 × 24 | 3:4 | Statement pieces, entryways |
| 24 × 36 | 2:3 | Large walls, above sofas or beds |
While these are the most common — Framesie checks your image against 50+ standard sizes across all major ratios, including sizes not listed here.
A frame's listed size refers to the opening — the print size it holds. An "8×10 frame" holds an 8×10 print.
Without a mat: The print fills the entire frame opening. Simpler, more modern look.
With a mat: Mats add a border of blank space around your print, creating visual breathing room. To mat a print, you need a larger frame. Standard combinations include:
| Print Size | Mat Width | Frame Needed |
|---|---|---|
| 4 × 6 | 2 inches | 8 × 10 |
| 5 × 7 | 1.5–2 inches | 8 × 10 or 9 × 12 |
| 8 × 10 | 2–3 inches | 11 × 14 or 12 × 16 |
| 11 × 14 | 2–3 inches | 16 × 20 |
| 16 × 20 | 3–4 inches | 22 × 28 or 24 × 30 |
The A-series is the standard outside North America. Whether you're based internationally or selling to a global audience, these are the sizes you'll need.
| Print Size | Inches | mm |
|---|---|---|
| A5 | 5.8 × 8.3 | 148 × 210 |
| A4 | 8.3 × 11.7 | 210 × 297 |
| A3 | 11.7 × 16.5 | 297 × 420 |
| A2 | 16.5 × 23.4 | 420 × 594 |
| A1 | 23.4 × 33.1 | 594 × 841 |
| A0 | 33.1 × 46.8 | 841 × 1189 |
ISO sizes use a √2:1 ratio — close to 5:7, but not identical. Many sellers offer 5:7 sizes to international buyers, but that's not a perfect match. Framesie shows which A-sizes your image can actually print at — an exact fit for international frames.
8×10 inches is the most popular size for portraits and small wall art. It's inexpensive to print and frames are available everywhere. For larger wall art, 16×20 and 24×36 are popular choices.
Your image's aspect ratio doesn't match the print size's ratio. A 2:3 image printed at 8×10 (4:5 ratio) will crop the edges. Framesie shows you which sizes fit your image — and for sizes that do crop, you can preview and adjust before exporting. See What Are Aspect Ratios? for more.
Use a mat to fill the gap. For example, an 11×14 print fits in a 16×20 frame with about a 2.5–3 inch border. A frame shop can cut a mat to center your print perfectly.
Not exactly. ISO uses a √2:1 ratio, which is close to 5:7 but not identical. For precision, create separate ISO files. Many sellers use 5:7 as an approximation, but buyers printing at exact A-sizes will see slight cropping or white bars.
Major retailers (Target, IKEA, Amazon, Michaels, Hobby Lobby), frame shops, and online specialists all carry standard sizes. Unusual sizes may require custom framing.
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