The most common photograph print sizes used around the world range from small formats like 2R and passport size often used for identification photos to large poster sizes like 40"x60". The classic imperial sizes like 4R, 5R, 8R, 11"x14", and 8"x10" are very popular in North America for general printing. Metric sizes like 10R and A3+ are more common in Europe and Asia. Medium format film sizes like 6x6 and 6x7cm are still used by professionals. Polaroid formats have decreased in popularity but maintain some niche uses. The most versatile and widely available sizes are 8"x10" and 8.5"x11". Standard sizes like 5"x7", 8"x12", 16"x20", 24"x36" are good for framing and displaying photos. Larger panoramic and fine art sizes allow for impactful wall art. Overall, the range covers most common applications from wallets to walls.
Title | Metric Dimensions (mm) | Imperial Dimensions (inch) |
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4R | 101.6 x 152.4 | 4 x 6 |
5R | 127 x 177.8 | 5 x 7 |
8R | 203.2 x 254 | 8 x 10 |
8.5" x 11" | 215.9 x 279.4 | 8.5 x 11 |
11" x 14" | 279.4 x 355.6 | 11 x 14 |
16" x 20" | 406.4 x 508 | 16 x 20 |
20" x 24" | 508 x 609.6 | 20 x 24 |
20" x 30" | 508 x 762 | 20 x 30 |
24" x 36" | 609.6 x 914.4 | 24 x 36 |
5" x 5" | 127 x 127 | 5 x 5 |
8" x 8" | 203.2 x 203.2 | 8 x 8 |
12" x 12" | 304.8 x 304.8 | 12 x 12 |
16" x 16" | 406.4 x 406.4 | 16 x 16 |
30" x 40" | 762 x 1016 | 30 x 40 |
36" x 48" | 914.4 x 1219.2 | 36 x 48 |
40" x 60" | 1016 x 1524 | 40 x 60 |
Passport | 35 x 45 | 1.4 x 1.8 |
2R | 64 x 89 | 2.5 x 3.5 |
LD, DSC | 89 x 119 | 3.5 x 4.7 |
LW | 89 x 133 | 3.5 x 5.2 |
KGD | 102 x 136 | 4 x 5.4 |
2LD, DSCW | 127 x 169 | 5 x 6.7 |
2LW | 127 x 190 | 5 x 7.5 |
S8R, 6PW | 203 x 305 | 8 x 12 |
A3+ Super B | 330 x 483 | 13 x 19 |
Panoramic 2:1 | 305 x 152 | 12 x 6 |
Panoramic 3:1 | 406 x 127 | 16 x 5 |
Wallet | 51 x 76 | 2 x 3 |
35mm | 36 x 24 | 1.4 x 0.9 |
Medium Format 6x6 | 60 x 60 | 2.4 x 2.4 |
Medium Format 6x7 | 60 x 70 | 2.4 x 2.8 |
Medium Format 6x9 | 60 x 90 | 2.4 x 3.5 |
Large Format 4x5 | 101.6 x 127 | 4 x 5 |
Large Format 8x10 | 203.2 x 254 | 8 x 10 |
Polaroid 600 | 79.4 x 72.3 | 3.1 x 2.8 |
Polaroid SX-70 | 79.4 x 79.4 | 3.1 x 3.1 |
Polaroid Spectra | 79.4 x 91.4 | 3.1 x 3.6 |
Polaroid 8x10 | 203.2 x 254 | 8 x 10 |