For certificates, prints and posters
Find the right frame
A4 is the size most people know from their printer. That makes an A4 picture frame of 21×29.7 cm ideal for certificates, diplomas and other documents, as well as art prints and printed posters.
A degree certificate gains a dignified, classic look in a dark frame, while a child's drawing or a graphic poster often suits a lighter, simpler profile. In our frame designer, you upload an image of your motif and see it with different wood types, colours and profiles.
The preview updates every time you make a change. The frame can be used in portrait or landscape, and it can hang on the wall or stand on a desk or shelf.
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A4 frames with
Passepartout
With a passepartout in an A4 frame, you can frame an A5 motif, which gets a border of approx. 3 cm at the sides and approx. 4.5 cm at the top and bottom. A 15×20 cm photo gets approx. 3 and 5 cm, and a 13×18 cm photo approx. 4 and 6 cm. The passepartout is made from 1.5 mm thick board.
To add a passepartout around a full A4 document, you will need a larger frame. An A3 frame gives approx. 4.5 cm at the sides and 6 cm at the top and bottom, a 30×40 cm frame approx. 4.5 and 5 cm, and a 28×35 cm frame a narrow border of approx. 3.5 and 2.5 cm. For other sizes, you can order a made-to-measure frame.
You can choose from 20 passepartout colours. Simply enter the dimensions of your motif, and we make the cutout 10 mm smaller in width and height. The passepartout then overlaps the motif by 5 mm on each side, and you can tape it to the back of the passepartout.
Select a frame above to see it with the different passepartout colours.
Should your A4 frame have
Real glass?
An A4 frame is often seen up close, on a desk or in a hallway, for example. You can choose from four glazing options, and the difference shows mainly in reflections and protection from light.
Standard glass is clear, scratch-resistant and affordable. However, it reflects windows and lamps and can break if the frame falls over or is dropped.
Acrylic glass is lightweight and shatter-resistant, which is practical when the frame stands on a shelf or hangs in a child's room. It reflects light like standard glass, scratches more easily and should be cleaned with a soft cloth. Remember to remove the protective film from both sides.
Non-reflective glass has a matt surface that reduces reflections. Small text and fine lines may look slightly softer, especially with a passepartout, and reflections do not disappear completely.
Museum glass combines high clarity and fewer reflections with UV protection that limits fading. It is a good choice for a certificate with ink and signatures that should last for many years. It costs more, and faint reflections may occur. Avoid direct sunlight.
Shipping of A4 frames worldwide
FedEx or GLS
A4 frames are delivered worldwide by GLS or FedEx. GLS can deliver to a parcel shop near you in Sweden, Germany, Belgium and Poland.
Real glass instead of acrylic makes shipping noticeably more expensive, because the glass weighs more and needs extra care in transit. This increases both shipping costs and the risk of damage.
We pack your frame carefully so that frame and glass are well protected, and the vast majority of frames with glass arrive safely.
A4 frames with or without
Backing paper
Your A4 frame comes without backing paper as standard, since an A4 document or print normally fills the whole frame. If you need it, you can add 1 mm thick backing paper in a subtle off-white with a fine texture.
Backing paper is useful if you want to frame a smaller motif with a visible background, such as a small watercolour or a handmade card with decorative or hand-torn edges.
The paper also adds an extra layer between the artwork and the backing board. For delicate art, both the paper and the mounting materials should be acid-free.
Hanging or standing
A4 frames
Bend up the black tabs on the back of your A4 frame and lift out the hardboard backing. Wipe any dust from the inside of the glass with a soft, dry cloth.
If you have chosen acrylic glass, remove the protective film from both sides. Insert your motif, put the backing back in place and bend the tabs back.
The frame has both a support stand and a hanging bracket. To display it on a desk, chest of drawers or shelf, use the stand. To hang it, tilt the bracket slightly outwards so it can hook onto a screw or nail. Use a fixing that suits your wall type and can support the weight of the frame.