Design your 20x25 frame
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20×25 cm is a classic portrait format, often associated with studio portraits and smaller art prints. It roughly corresponds to the international 8×10 inch format, but the dimensions are not quite the same, so it is worth measuring your print before choosing a frame.
With 4:5 proportions, the format is closer to a square than, say, 2:3, so it feels compact and balanced. In the frame designer, upload an image and see it with different wood types, colours and profiles, in portrait or landscape orientation.
Try adding a passepartout to a smaller picture and switching between the colours. The preview updates instantly, so you can see the difference between a light and a dark frame around the same portrait.
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20x25 frames with
Passepartout
A 20x25 frame with a passepartout is well suited to a 15×20 cm photo, which gets a border of approx. 2.5 cm all round. A 13×18 cm photo gets approx. 3.5 cm, and an A5 sheet of 14.8×21 cm approx. 2.5 cm at the sides and approx. 2 cm at the top and bottom.
For a picture that itself measures 20×25 cm, you will need a larger frame to make room for a passepartout. A 24×30 cm frame gives a narrow border of approx. 2 cm at the sides and 2.5 cm at the top and bottom, while a 28×35 cm frame gives approx. 4 and 5 cm. With a 30×40 cm frame, the border is approx. 5 cm at the sides and 7.5 cm at the top and bottom. You can also choose a made-to-measure frame.
The passepartout is made from 1.5 mm thick board, and you can choose from 20 colours. Enter the dimensions of your picture, and we make the cutout 10 mm smaller in width and height, so the passepartout overlaps the picture by 5 mm on each side. The picture is then taped to the back of the passepartout.
Select a frame above to see it with the different passepartout colours.
Should your 20x25 frame have
Real glass?
You can choose from four types of glazing for your 20×25 cm frame. With portraits, faces are usually what people look at most closely, so both reflections and clarity can make a difference.
Standard glass shows colours and details clearly and is an affordable choice. Its surface does not scratch as easily as acrylic glass, but it reflects windows and lamps. It is heavier and can break if knocked or dropped.
Acrylic glass is light and shatter-resistant and well suited to a frame on display. It reflects light just like standard glass and scratches more easily, so clean it carefully with a soft cloth. Remove the protective film from both sides before framing.
Non-reflective glass reduces reflections with its matt surface. However, details such as hair and facial features may look slightly softer, especially if a passepartout creates a gap between glass and picture. It does not remove all reflections either.
Museum glass combines high clarity with fewer reflections and UV protection that helps limit fading, making it a good choice for an older family photo. It costs more, and faint reflections may still occur. Avoid direct sunlight.
Shipping of 20x25 frames worldwide
FedEx or GLS
20×25 cm frames are shipped by GLS or FedEx to customers worldwide. GLS delivers to parcel shops in Sweden, Germany, Belgium and Poland.
A frame with real glass costs considerably more to ship than one with acrylic. Glass is heavier and needs extra care in transit, which means higher shipping costs and a greater risk of damage.
We pack our frames carefully so they are well protected on the way, and the vast majority of frames with glass arrive safely.
20x25 frames with or without
Backing paper
Backing paper is not included with your 20×25 cm frame as standard, as most customers do not need it. You can, however, add 1 mm thick backing paper in a subtle off-white shade with a fine texture.
With backing paper, a smaller artwork can have a visible background in the frame, such as an old postcard, a greeting card or a drawing with hand-torn or decorative edges you do not want to hide.
The paper also sits as an extra layer between the artwork and the backing board. For delicate artwork, both backing paper and mounting materials should be acid-free.
Fitting a picture in your
20x25 frame
Carefully bend up the black tabs on the back and remove the hardboard backing.
Before inserting the picture, wipe the inside of the glass with a soft, dry cloth. If the glazing is acrylic, remove the protective film from both sides. Insert the picture, refit the backing and bend the tabs back.
The frame has both a support stand and a hanging bracket. With the stand, it can sit on a table or shelf in portrait or landscape orientation.
For the wall, tilt the hanging bracket out slightly so it can hook onto a screw or nail. Choose a fixing that suits your wall type and can carry the weight of the frame.