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How big is that print—and will it fit the frame?

Line up common sizes next to a phone. Then tap one size for what it’s for, which opening to buy, and whether your photo will be cropped.

See two prints next to a phone

Switch the pair if you’re choosing between sizes. The phone is only a size reference.

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Pick one size before you order

Tap a common print size. You’ll see what it’s good for, whether a typical camera photo will be cropped, and which frame opening to look for.

Pick a print size

Use, cropping, and the matching frame opening—then open it on the home page if you want.

8×108×10" · 203×254 mm · 5:4

Good for: Common wall / portrait frames

From a typical camera photo (about 3:2): A clearer crop on the long sides—common with 8×10-style frames.

Frame to buy: Look for a 8×10 opening (mat or glass)—not the outer wood size.

Frame labels mean the opening

A “5×7 frame” almost always means a 5×7 opening. The outer moulding can be much wider. When you compare or order, match the print to the glass or mat window—not the outer edge.

Common print sizes

Sizes people order most. The aspect column hints whether a typical camera photo will need cropping.

SizeInchesApprox. mmAspectOften used for
Wallet2.5×3.5"64×89 mm7:5Wallets, school packages
4×64×6"102×152 mm3:2Everyday albums & sharing
5×75×7"127×178 mm7:5Desk frames & gifts
8×108×10"203×254 mm5:4Common wall / portrait frames
8×128×12"203×305 mm3:2Keeps most of a typical camera photo
11×1411×14"279×356 mm14:11Larger wall prints
16×2016×20"406×508 mm5:4Statement frames
20×3020×30"508×762 mm3:2Poster-size enlargements
4×4 square4×4"102×102 mm1:1Square gifts & grids

Labs vary by a millimetre or two. Square sizes are listed short×short.

Still unsure?

Go back up to switch pairs, or open the home tool to add a phone, a hand, or any custom inches.

Common questions

What size is a 4×6 picture?
4 by 6 inches (about 102×152 mm). It’s the everyday print size and matches a typical camera photo closely.
When should I choose 5×7?
5×7 (about 127×178 mm) sits well on desks and in gift frames. It crops a typical camera photo a little on the long sides.
Why do people buy 8×10 frames?
8×10 (about 203×254 mm) is a common wall and portrait frame. Its shape crops more from a typical camera photo than 4×6 does.
Will my photo get cropped?
If the print’s shape differs from your photo and you fill the paper, yes—unless you add borders. Many phones shoot nearer 4:3 than 3:2, so even a 4×6 can crop a little. Use Pick a print size above for a quick check.
What about 4×4 squares?
Square prints are 1:1. Most phones shoot a taller rectangle first, so you’ll crop to a square before printing.
My frame box only lists the outer size. What now?
Measure the glass or mat window. Order the print to match that opening—not the outer wood or metal.

Labs and frames vary

These are common US print and opening sizes. Measure your frame’s glass or mat before a precise order.

Picture Size Comparison: 4×6, 8×10 & Frame Openings