What Size Print Fits What Frame
The complete print-to-frame size guide for buyers and Etsy sellers. Every standard print size, every matching frame (with and without mats), and the bundle that fits 90% of buyer frames.
- 9 print sizes, every frame pairing
- Mat math + IKEA Ribba sizes
- Seller bundle: 90% frame coverage
Quick Answer
What size print fits what frame?
The 30-Second Answer
Most print sizes have a simple two-frame rule: same-size frame for a poster look, or the next stock size up with a mat for a gallery look. Here are the six pairings covering almost every real-world scenario:
- →5x7 print — fits a 5x7 frame, or an 8x10 frame with a 5x7 mat opening.
- →8x10 print — fits an 8x10 frame, or an 11x14 frame with an 8x10 mat opening.
- →11x14 print — fits an 11x14 frame, or a 16x20 frame with an 11x14 mat opening.
- →16x20 print — fits a 16x20 frame, or a 20x24 frame with a 16x20 mat opening.
- →18x24 print — fits an 18x24 frame, or a 24x30 frame with an 18x24 mat opening.
- →24x36 print — fits a 24x36 frame directly. Rarely matted (poster-style).
One upload. Every frame-ready ratio.
SnapToSize exports 2×3, 4×5, 3×4, 11×14 and A4 from a single file — the five ratios that match 90% of buyer frames, US and international.
2×3A43×411×144×5SnapToSize generates all five ratio-correct files from a single upload in seconds.
Try SnapToSize free →The Full Print-to-Frame Matrix
Every common print size, with the matching frame-only option and the next-size-up with mat. Use this as your reference before buying a frame — or, if you sell on Etsy, copy these pairings into your listing description to cut buyer support tickets.
| Print size | Ratio | Frame (no mat) | Frame + mat option | Mat border |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5x7 | 5:7 | 5x7 | 8x10 (with 5x7 mat opening) | 1.5" |
| 8x10 | 4:5 | 8x10 | 11x14 (with 8x10 mat opening) | 2" |
| 11x14 | ~4:5 | 11x14 | 16x20 (with 11x14 mat opening) | 2.5" |
| 12x16 | 3:4 | 12x16 | 16x20 (with 12x16 mat opening) | 2" |
| 16x20 | 4:5 | 16x20 | 20x24 (with 16x20 mat opening) | 2" |
| 18x24 | 3:4 | 18x24 | 24x30 (with 18x24 mat opening) | 3" |
| 24x36 | 2:3 | 24x36 | Rarely matted — poster-style direct | — |
| A4 (8.3x11.7") | ISO | A4 frame | A3 frame (with A4 mat opening) | ~2" |
| A3 (11.7x16.5") | ISO | A3 frame | A2 frame (with A3 mat opening) | ~2" |
Matting Math, Explained
The standard framing rule is a 2 to 3 inch mat border on all four sides. To calculate the frame size you need from a print + mat, add twice the border width to each dimension:
Pre-cut mats typically label the outer dimension first, then the print opening second — e.g. "11x14 / 8x10."
Popular Frame Brands & Their Stock Sizes
- IKEA Ribba
Metric-first: 13x18 cm (~5x7″), 21x30 cm (~A4), 30x40 cm (~12x16″), 40x50 cm (~16x20″), 50x70 cm (~A2), 61x91 cm (~24x36″).
- Target, Michaels, Walmart (US)
Inch-first: 4x6, 5x7, 8x10, 11x14, 16x20, 18x24, 24x36.
- Crate & Barrel, West Elm, Pottery Barn
US inch stock sizes with gallery-style mats pre-cut for 8x10 and 11x14 openings.
For Etsy Sellers: The Bundle That Fits 90% of Buyer Frames
If your digital download ships with these eight sizes, nearly every buyer will already own a frame it fits — drastically cutting refund requests and "do you have this in..." messages:
That covers US stock frames (5x7 → 24x36) and international ISO frames (A4 and A3, which dominate the UK, EU, and Australia). To decide whether to go bigger, read our guide on how many sizes to include in an Etsy printable listing. For international buyers specifically, see the A4 print size guide and the A3 print size guide.
Ratios matter: why a 4:5 print will not fit a 2:3 frame
Frames are built around aspect ratios, not just inch measurements. A 16x20 frame (4:5) and a 16x24 frame (2:3) are totally different shapes — putting a 4:5 print into a 2:3 frame either crops the image or leaves white gaps. Always confirm ratio first.
- 2:3 ratio — 4x6, 8x12, 16x24, 24x36 frames. See 2:3 vs 4:5 ratio.
- 4:5 ratio — 8x10, 11x14, 16x20 frames.
- 3:4 ratio — 12x16, 18x24 frames.
- ISO (A-series) — A5, A4, A3, A2 frames. See the Etsy print ratios guide for the full breakdown.
Building a gallery wall listing? Cross-reference your sizes with the gallery wall print size guide so every frame in the set ships in a buyer-ready ratio.
Upload once. Get every frame-ready size.
9 print sizes × 4 ratios · 300 DPI · Under 20 MB per ZIP
SnapToSize turns one artwork into the 8-size bundle that fits 90% of buyer frames — including US inch sizes and ISO (A4/A3). Free to try, no credit card.
No account needed · No credit card required
Frame & Print Size FAQ
Use an 8x10 frame if you want the print edge-to-edge with no mat, or step up to an 11x14 frame and add an 8x10 mat opening for a more gallery-style look. The 11x14-with-mat option is the most popular framing choice for 8x10 prints because it gives the artwork breathing room.
Yes — with a mat. An 11x14 print fits perfectly inside a 16x20 frame when you use a mat with an 11x14 opening and a 2.5-inch border. This is one of the most common framing setups because 16x20 is a stock size at IKEA, Michaels, Target, and most frame shops.
A standard mat with an 11x14 outer dimension and an 8x10 opening (sometimes called a 'reveal'). Pre-cut mats typically use a 1.5 to 2 inch border, so the opening is slightly smaller than 8x10 to hold the print edges. Look for mats labeled '11x14 frame, 8x10 photo.'
Almost always a ratio mismatch. An 8x10 print is 4:5 ratio, but a 5x7 print is close to 2:3. A 16x20 frame is 4:5, and a 16x24 frame is 2:3 — they are not interchangeable. If the frame and print use different ratios, you will either crop the image or leave white bars. See our 2:3 vs 4:5 ratio guide for the full breakdown.
IKEA Ribba frames come in metric sizes: 13x18 cm (roughly 5x7 inch), 21x30 cm (close to A4 / 8.3x11.7 inch), 30x40 cm (close to 12x16 inch), 40x50 cm (close to 16x20 inch), 50x70 cm (close to A2 / 19.7x27.6 inch), and 61x91 cm (close to 24x36 inch). They are metric-first, so US inch prints usually need a custom mat to fit cleanly.
No — mats are aesthetic, not required. Frames accept prints directly if the print matches the frame size exactly. Mats serve two functions: they give the print visual breathing room, and they let you use a larger frame for a smaller print. Skip the mat if you want a poster-style, edge-to-edge look.
In the US, 8x10, 11x14, and 16x20 are the three most stocked frame sizes at Target, Michaels, Walmart, and Amazon. Internationally, A4 and A3 dominate in Europe, the UK, and Australia. If you sell digital art, covering those five sizes plus 5x7 hits roughly 90% of buyer frames.
Add twice the mat border width to each print dimension. A 2-inch mat around an 8x10 print needs a 12x14 frame (8+4 by 10+4). A 2.5-inch mat around an 11x14 print needs a 16x19 — which sellers round up to a stock 16x20. Standard framing uses a 2 to 3 inch mat border.
SnapToSize. Upload your artwork once and it generates every standard US print size (5x7, 8x10, 11x14, 16x20, 18x24, 24x36), every international size (A5, A4, A3, A2), and the correct 2:3, 3:4, 4:5, and ISO ratio variants — all at 300 DPI, in a single ZIP. That is the bundle that fits 90% of buyer frames on Etsy.