Wall Art Size Guide: Which Print Size Fits Your Frame and Wall
Every ArtPics24 download includes the same artwork in five crops. This guide shows which file fits which frame, what to do when your frame is a different shape, and how to choose a size for the wall.
Frame sizes for each file
An aspect ratio is simply the shape of the image: width compared with height. A print fits a frame without trimming when both have the same ratio.
| File in your download | Fits these frames (inches) | Metric sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Square 1:1 | 8×8, 10×10, 12×12, 16×16, 20×20 in | 20×20, 30×30, 40×40, 50×50 cm |
| Portrait 3:4 (two crops, A and B) | 6×8, 9×12, 12×16, 18×24 in | 15×20, 30×40, 45×60 cm |
| Landscape 3:2 | 6×4, 9×6, 12×8, 18×12, 24×16 in | 15×10, 30×20, 45×30, 60×40 cm |
| Landscape 16:9 | 16×9, 24×13.5, 32×18 in | 40×22.5, 80×45 cm |
The two portrait 3:4 files (A and B) are different crops of the same artwork. Open both and choose the composition you prefer. To check how large a file can be printed, see the resolution step in how to print digital wall art.
Frames that are a slightly different shape
Some of the most popular frames do not match any of the ratios exactly. They still work: use the closest file and let the print shop "fill" the paper, which trims a thin strip from two edges.
| Your frame | File to use | What gets trimmed |
|---|---|---|
| 8×10 in, 16×20 in, 40×50 cm | Portrait 3:4 | About 6% of the height |
| 11×14 in | Portrait 3:4 | About 5% of the height |
| 5×7 in, 50×70 cm | Portrait 3:4 | About 5% of the width |
| A4, A3, A2 | Portrait 3:4 | About 6% of the width |
| 12×18 in, 20×30 in, 24×36 in (upright) | Portrait 3:4 | About 11% of the width |
| 18×12 in, 30×20 in, 36×24 in (wide) | Landscape 3:2 | Nothing, it is an exact fit |
Prefer to keep the whole image? Print it a little smaller with a white border, or use a mat whose opening has the same shape as the file. A 12×16 inch print in a 16×20 inch frame with a mat is a classic combination.
How big should wall art be?
- Above a sofa, bed or sideboard: aim for a print, or a group of prints, about two-thirds the width of the furniture, hung 6–8 inches (15–20 cm) above it.
- On an empty wall: hang the centre of the art at about eye level, roughly 57 inches (145 cm) from the floor.
- Small prints (up to 8×10 in): shelves, desks, bedside tables and tight spaces such as a hallway nook.
- Medium prints (11×14 to 16×20 in): hallways, kitchens, home offices and pairs above a console table.
- Large prints (18×24 in and up): a single statement piece above furniture.
If you are unsure, cut a sheet of paper to the frame size and tape it to the wall first. Most people find they can go a size larger than they expected.
Planning a gallery wall
A gallery wall looks deliberate when the pieces share something: a subject, a colour palette or a frame finish. Keep the gaps between frames even, around 2–3 inches (5–8 cm), and lay the arrangement out on the floor before you hang anything.
Because ArtPics24 artwork is made in series, matching pieces are easy to find. Try wildflower wall art, vintage botanical prints, city wall art, geometric wall art, neutral & beige wall art. Mixing the square and portrait files of related pieces gives a varied layout from the same set of downloads.
Antique Botanical I
First antique botanical study — vintage-style illustration in warm tones.
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