So a mat for a 5 x 7 picture will have an opening of 4 5 x 6 5.
Mat sizes for photos.
Mat 2020 photo specifications.
Mats create a visual space around your artwork and provide long term protection for the piece.
The mat will overlap the photo a little so mat window of 15 3 4 x 19 3 4 borders of 4 1 8 inches and a picture frame size of 24x28 inches.
Mat photo size and dimensions are given such high importance due to the requirement for identification of the original candidate who applied for the entrance exam with the one who appeared in the exam hall.
Generally the mat will cover 1 4 on each side of the image.
On our site you can create a frame up to 40 x 60 inches.
Fits artwork is the size of the printed area of your photos or art.
This allows the mat to overlap the image slightly holding it behind the frame.
Be sure to check out our full line of bulk pre cut matting from our economy convervation and museum ragmat or discounted show kit offerings.
When you want to frame artwork with a unique size order a custom frame to get an exact match for your print.
The mat opening will be slightly smaller than the suggested picture size.
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.
The mat size lists the outer dimensions and the the exact window size to fit a given print size.
Frames for unique print sizes.