Standard Mat Opening Sizes

Max custom opening size is 2 inches smaller than mat size.

Standard mat opening sizes.

Frames for unique print sizes. 8 x 10 4 5 x 6 5 5 x 7 11 x 14 7 5 x 9 5 8 x 10. If you have an 8x10 image your mat opening always needs to be slightly smaller than the image itself. On our site you can create a frame up to 40 x 60 inches.

If you require a custom mat opening size to fit non standard sized artwork or to leave room for a signature border we can accommodate you. If you type 8x10 the opening will be exactly 8x10. When you want to frame artwork with a unique size order a custom frame to get an exact match for your print. 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 frame and mat sizes in inches. The exact mat opening size for a 20 x 24 image is 19 1 2 x 23 1 2. Traditionally the mat will cover about 1 4 inch of the image below. Our standard sizes all have windows that are 1 4 less the size of the intended print size.

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. The opening size of the mat board is the inner measurement of the mat board. Generally the mat will cover 1 4 on each side of the image. The mat overlaps the artwork 1 4 on all four sides.

This will ensure that the image will not fall through the front of your mat. Choosing your opening size. This will allow for a 1 inch mat border on all sides. If you d like the edges of your artwork to be covered by the mat board the opening size should be smaller than your artwork size.

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. Frame size mat opening image size. Custom opening sizes we will cut custom openings exactly as you type it in. So a mat for a 5 x 7 picture will have an opening of 4 5 x 6 5.

The image above shows the frame and image sizes of our standard mat openings. About our custom mat openings. How much smaller depends on how much you d like your artwork to be covered. The mat opening will be slightly smaller than the suggested picture size.