Photo Mat Sizes

One larger size without the mat and a smaller size with the mat in place.

Photo mat sizes.

Standard frame sizes if you are making your prints to fit in a standard frame with a pre cut mat the following is a list of frame sizes and mat openings that you can find at most arts and craft stores. This size is a step above the smaller popular photography sizes and is common amongst portraits and larger artwork prints. An 8 x 10 standard frame may come with a 1 1 2 mat which allows you to frame a 5 x 7 image as well. Mat board center pack of 10 5x7 uncut white color mats acid free 4 ply thickness white core for pictures photos framing great for diy projects or unique picture sizes 4 6 out of 5 stars 73.

Standard mat sizes go up to 32 x 40. Photo and art prints are often matted however which adds another dimension to your framing project. 8 5 x 11 in. These sizes are standard and popular photo sizes typically for displaying photography or smaller artwork.

Use this standard flyer size for advertisements displayed in areas with limited space. Oversize mat sizes go up to 40 x 60. This allows the buyer to use the frame as two different sizes. The mats really make the photos pop and makes me look like i know what i am doing.

So i would print a photo to 11 x14 on a larger piece of photo paper so i have more room to attach it than just the 1 4 that will be hidden under a mat. 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. 11 x 14 mat by studio décor 8 x 10 opening museum white 7 39 save 20 with code 20madebyyou 2 colors. I had four custom mats made in varying sizes and colors and everything was measured and designed perfectly.

The size of the artwork itself can also help determine the mat. If you have a small painting you would like front and center over a mantle or other mid sized space consider a very wide mat. White signature mat by studio décor 6 79 12 49 save 20 with code 20madebyyou. Most mat opening sizes are listed for the size of the art or image for example an 11x14 opening is usually 1 2 smaller in each direction allowing the mat to cover 1 4 on each side.

Most common print sizes and frames. 9 x 12 double mat by studio décor 6 x 8 opening 6 39 save 20 with code 20madebyyou. I explain below the effects of different mat sizes but as long as the frame suits a wide mat can be a great way to draw focus to a small image. 8 x 10 in.