Panoramic framing guide
What Size Frame Do I Need for a Panoramic Photo?
A panoramic photograph needs a frame that respects its wide ratio instead of forcing it into a standard rectangle. Start with the paper size, then plan the complete outside width on the wall.
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Measure the actual panorama
Panoramic images vary widely: a camera panorama, a phone crop and a commissioned print may all have different proportions. Measure the paper and confirm the opening before ordering.
Use a mat when you want to place a wide image inside a larger frame, but keep the mat balanced on all sides and avoid making the top and bottom feel overly heavy.
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Give the frame enough wall context
A panorama often works above a sofa, headboard or sideboard because the long horizontal line echoes the furniture. Keep the piece around two-thirds to three-quarters of the furniture width unless the room calls for a stronger statement.
A slim black profile keeps the composition crisp. Natural wood softens landscapes and travel scenes without adding much visual noise.
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Put the advice into a real frame.
Upload your picture, compare frame profiles and mats, and check the finished proportions before you commit.
Open the frame builderCommon questions
Should a panoramic photo have a mat?
It can. A mat helps when the panorama needs a larger outside frame, but keep the border balanced so the wide image remains the focus.
How do I hang a panoramic frame above a sofa?
Center the finished outside frame on the furniture and leave about 6–10 inches between the furniture and the frame bottom.