Photos add so much personality and warmth to a room, and no matter what size image you are looking to print, custom printing options give you the creative freedom to bring these digital images to life. Whether you’re printing images for frames, for a photo wall, or for a gift, it’s important to know about standard photo print sizes and how they could affect your printed image. That’s why we’ve built this complete guide on photo print sizes: to help you make the best choice for you.
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Standard Photo Print Sizes
Shutterfly’s standard photo print sizes offer options you can frame for wall decor or tabletop decor or choose to keep unframed for your wallet, photo box, scrapbook, or photo album. The 13 standard sizes offer both square and rectangular dimensions to meet your needs. Instead of struggling to find photo printing nearby, you can order your photos directly from your phone or laptop and have them sent to your doorstep in a timely manner. Shutterfly’s full list of standard photo print sizes includes:
- 4×4
- 4×6
- 5×7
- 8×8
- Wallet (4)
- 11×14
- 12×12
- 8×10
- 5×15
- 12×36
- 8×24
- 16×20
- 20×30
The nice thing about standard photo sizes is that they can usually be printed on a home printer for convenience and ease. However, standard photo sizes can also be ordered in bulk online, as a low-cost option for your printed photo needs. The most popular sizes for photo prints are:
4×6: 4×6 prints measure approximately 4” x 5 ⅞”. This is the standard size in the photofinishing industry because this print size mirrors the aspect ratio of most digital cameras viewfinder. 4×6 prints are perfect for framed photos, cards and for a physical backup of any of your favorite digital images.
5×7: A slightly larger format than standard 4×6 images, 5×7 prints have a higher aspect ratio than 4×6 prints, so cropping your image to your personal specifications is important! Luckily, Shutterfly offers cropping options online, so you have full control of the frame of the image you’re printing.
8×10: An 8×10 image is the largest print size available before getting into large-scale printing such as posters, panoramas, square images or custom gifts like canvases or large format prints. 8×10 images make a great gift because they require no additional matting to fill up a frame.
Square Photo Print Sizes
Small photos are perfect for decorating because they add texture and depth to your photo wall display. Square photos offer the option to print photos off of social media, and also as a hack to creating Polaroid-style images without the need for a special camera. You’ll have luck finding these sizes in a print shop, as well as corresponding framed prints. Shutterfly offers these square photo print sizes:
- 4×4
- 8×8
- 12×12
Shutterfly also offers a printable Instagram option to turn your favorite “square” moments into full-scale prints and creative gifts for friends and family. The creative possibilities are endless! How will you bring your favorite Instagram photos to life?
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Large Photo Print Sizes
Large photo prints are great for making a statement with your wall decor or creating a beautiful centerpiece for a gallery wall. Shutterfly’s large-format prints offer rectangular sizes that you can use for either portrait or landscape photos. With large prints like premium posters or other large wall art, you can turn high-definition photos into home decor without sacrificing quality. Your favorite photos will look beautiful, and you’ll be able to relive your memories with high-quality prints. Choose from these large photo print sizes from Shutterfly:
- 16×16
- 16×20
- 20×30
- 5×15
- 8×24
- 12×36
These sizes are perfect for creating posters as large statement pieces for your wall art or large canvases to create a special home for your most cherished images. Most large-scale photo prints fit into standard frames such as 12×18, 14×22, 16×20 and 20×30.
Pro Tip: Get your print made slightly smaller than your frame of choice, and add a matted insert between your image and the frame! This will add a small white border to your image and allows your custom print to fit inside a standard frame. We offer a matted option for all prints, but matted options can also be found at any photo print center as well.
Panoramic Print Sizes
If you have a non-traditional image you’re looking to print, we offer panoramic prints in both landscape and portrait orientations. The panoramic print will let you fully immerse in your photo, whether it’s a landscape picture or a large family photo. With wider panoramic prints, you won’t have to sacrifice quality to successfully print more wide-angle pictures. You can choose from a variety of backgrounds and layouts to print your most unique images sizes such as:
- 5×15
- 8×24
- 12×36
Other Types of Prints
Looking for something a little different for your printing needs? If so, consider these alternative printed options:
Collage vs. premium poster prints:Posters make excellent displaying options when you either want to showcase a large number of photos, or you want your photos printed larger-than-life. Posters are printed on archival quality photo paper and can be finished with a matte or glossy coating.
Art Prints: Art prints are printed on our acid-free archival paper and include plenty of additional add-ons. Feature a matte finish with our signature cardstock for a high-quality look and feel. Upgrade to metallic prints for a special touch, or add on a frame. Prints come in sizes 5×17 through 16×20.
What is a Photo Print?
A photo print is a physical copy of an image printed on photo quality paper. Our high-quality photos preserve your crystal-clear images on Fuji Crystal Archive paper, making sure your memories last. Photo prints can come in a variety of sizes and printing options, and they can be ordered for delivery or pickup. For additional information on how to create photo prints, jump to the sections below.
How to Order High-Quality Prints
Ready to start an order for photo printing but not sure how to begin? We’re here to help. Follow the step-by-step instructions below to create professional-quality pictures perfect for your home.
1. Upload Your Photos
First things first, you’ll need to upload all the photos you’d like to print to your Shutterfly account. Don’t worry if you have hundreds, or even thousands, because we guarantee unlimited secure photo storage for as long as you have an account.
2. Edit Your Photos
It’s a good idea to make any major edits to your photos before adding them to your project. This will help you avoid headaches later on. However, while ordering prints you can still rotate, resize, crop, and add classic black and white borders to your photos with our photo editing software.
3. Choose an ImageSize, Type, and/or Layout
Once you’re ready, it’s time to choose your art print, collage poster, or another print size. You’ll also want to carefully select a layout that matches your intended style.
After you’ve chosen your layout, start adding your photos to the project and dragging them into their corresponding photo boxes. Note that all our prints are printed on Fuji Crystal Archive professional-grade paper for brighter colors and sharper whites.
4. Add-Ons
Once you’ve added all your photos, it’s time to plan out any additional add-ons. Add dates, names, and other key information with free backprinting. Or choose from glossy or a signature matte finish. Add-ons can be found in the left-hand tab within your project.
5. Review and Order
Take time to review your picture prints for any mistakes. Check for typos, image-quality and image resolution, red-eye, resizing, or incorrect cropping. If it’s all good to go, it’s time to add your prints to your cart. You can then select your preferred shipping method and order size. And if you need 4×6 inch glossy prints fast, look for the 1-hour pick-up link on your Review Order page.
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Standard Photo Print Sizes
Standard photo print sizes are commonly used for framing, tabletop decor, wallets, photo boxes, scrapbooks, and photo albums. Shutterfly offers a variety of standard photo print sizes, including:
- 4x4
- 4x6
- 5x7
- 8x8
- Wallet (4)
- 11x14
- 12x12
- 8x10
- 5x15
- 12x36
- 8x24
- 16x20
- 20x30
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Popular Photo Print Sizes
Among the standard photo print sizes, the most popular ones are:
- 4x6: This size is widely used in the photofinishing industry because it mirrors the aspect ratio of most digital cameras' viewfinders. It is perfect for framed photos, cards, and physical backups of digital images.
- 5x7: Slightly larger than the standard 4x6 size, 5x7 prints have a higher aspect ratio. Cropping your image to your personal specifications is important for this size.
- 8x10: An 8x10 image is the largest standard print size before moving into large-scale printing options like posters, panoramas, square images, or custom gifts. It makes a great gift and requires no additional matting to fill up a frame.
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Square Photo Print Sizes
Square photos are ideal for adding texture and depth to photo wall displays. They also offer the option to print photos from social media and create Polaroid-style images without the need for a special camera. Shutterfly provides the following square photo print sizes:
- 4x4
- 8x8
- 12x12
Additionally, Shutterfly offers a printable Instagram option to turn favorite "square" moments into full-scale prints and creative gifts for friends and family.
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Large Photo Print Sizes
Large photo prints are perfect for making a statement with wall decor or creating a centerpiece for a gallery wall. Shutterfly's large-format prints offer rectangular sizes suitable for both portrait and landscape photos. The available large photo print sizes are:
- 16x16
- 16x20
- 20x30
- 5x15
- 8x24
- 12x36
Most large-scale photo prints fit into standard frames such as 12x18, 14x22, 16x20, and 20x30. To add a small white border to your image and make it fit inside a standard frame, you can get your print made slightly smaller than your frame of choice and add a matted insert between your image and the frame.
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Panoramic Print Sizes
For non-traditional images, Shutterfly offers panoramic prints in both landscape and portrait orientations. These prints allow you to fully immerse yourself in the photo, whether it's a landscape picture or a large family photo. The available panoramic print sizes include:
- 5x15
- 8x24
- 12x36
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Other Types of Prints
In addition to standard, square, and large photo prints, there are other alternative printing options available:
- Collage vs. premium poster prints: Posters are excellent for showcasing a large number of photos or printing larger-than-life images. They are printed on archival quality photo paper and can be finished with a matte or glossy coating.
- Art Prints: Art prints are printed on acid-free archival paper and offer various add-ons. They feature a matte finish with signature cardstock for a high-quality look and feel. Sizes range from 5x17 to 16x20.
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How to Order High-Quality Prints
If you're interested in ordering high-quality prints, here's a step-by-step guide:
- Upload Your Photos: Start by uploading the photos you want to print to your Shutterfly account. You can store an unlimited number of photos securely.
- Edit Your Photos: Make any necessary edits to your photos before adding them to your project. You can rotate, resize, crop, and add classic black and white borders using Shutterfly's photo editing software.
- Choose an Image Size, Type, and/or Layout: Select the desired print size, type (such as art print or collage poster), and layout that matches your intended style.
- Add-Ons: Plan out any additional add-ons, such as dates, names, or finishes (glossy or matte). These options can be found in the left-hand tab within your project.
- Review and Order: Take the time to review your picture prints for any mistakes, such as typos, image quality, red-eye, resizing, or incorrect cropping. Once you're satisfied, add the prints to your cart, select your preferred shipping method, and place your order.
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I hope this information helps you understand the different photo print sizes and options available. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask!
