Mini Picture Frames 7×5 inches

Mini Picture Frames 7×5 Inches – The Classic Size for the Photos You Already Have

Somewhere in most homes there’s a drawer or an envelope full of printed photos: this year’s school portraits, a set of prints from a wedding photographer, the nursery’s end-of-term picture, the football team lined up in their kit. Many of these professional prints come in one size, 7×5. Our mini picture frames 7×5 inches are made for exactly those photos. At about 17.8 x 12.7 cm, this is the size the UK has been printing, framing and gifting photos in for decades.

Each frame is made from sturdy MDF, glazed with clear HD plexiglass and available in black, white, oak or rustic. A table-top support and hanging hooks are included, and the frame works in portrait or landscape.

Why 7×5 Has Stood the Test of Time

The 7×5 print has been a favourite for generations, and for good reasons. It’s noticeably bigger than a standard 6×4 snapshot, so faces and details are easier to see. Yet it’s still small enough to sit on a mantelpiece, desk or windowsill without dominating the space.

Here’s what makes mini picture frames 7×5 inches so popular:

• Professional prints fit straight away. School, nursery and event photographers often supply 7×5 prints.
• It works in both directions. Stand it upright for portraits or turn it sideways for group shots and landscapes.
• It’s easy to print. Almost every photo printing service offers 7×5 (sometimes listed as 5×7).
• It’s the ideal size for gifts. It feels substantial without being too large for anyone’s home.

Rescue the Prints in Your Drawer

It’s easy to collect printed photos and never get round to displaying them. Here’s where mini picture frames 7×5 inches can help:

School photo packs. The 7×5 print is usually the “main” photo in a school portrait pack. Frame one for your home and give the duplicates to grandparents, aunts and uncles, each in a frame of their own.

Wedding photographer prints. Many photography packages include a set of 7×5 prints. Pick your favourites and spread them around the house, or give them to the bridesmaids and best man as a thank-you.

Nursery and preschool photos. Little faces change so quickly. A frame on the shelf captures each stage.

Sports teams and clubs. Team photos from football, dance, swimming or Brownies make proud keepsakes for a child’s bedroom.

Event and holiday photos. Prints from a professional photographer at a party, a graduation or a day out often come in this size too.

Once the photos are framed, you’ll wonder why they spent so long in the drawer.

Display Ideas

• A family timeline. Line up a row of school portraits from reception to Year 6 along a hallway shelf.
• A grandparents’ gallery. Give matching frames to grandparents, so their mantelpiece shows each grandchild in the same finish.
• Mixed orientations. Combine portrait and landscape frames on one shelf for a relaxed, collected look.
• Mounted for extra impact. If you’d like your 7×5 print to have a border, the 9×7 inch mini frame fits a 7×5 photo with a neat 1 inch mount around it.

For more display inspiration, take a look at our Photoframed Pinterest boards.

Matching Sizes

If your prints come in a range of sizes, these frames pair well with the 7×5:

• Smaller prints: the 5×3.5 inch mini frame is ideal for the smaller prints in school photo packs.
• Metric prints: if your print is 13 x 18 cm, it’s a couple of millimetres larger than 7×5. In that case, use the 13×18 cm mini frame for an exact fit.

Specifications

Here’s what’s included with our mini picture frames 7×5 inches:

Feature	Detail
Artwork size	7 x 5 inches (approx. 17.8 x 12.7 cm)
Material	MDF (Medium Density Fibreboard)
Moulding width	30 mm
Frame depth	15 mm
Rebate	8 mm
Glazing	HD plexiglass
Colours	Black, White, Oak, Rustic
Finish	Wood grain (black, oak, rustic); plain (white)
Orientation	Portrait or landscape
Display	Table-top support and hanging hooks

The 30 mm moulding gives a 7×5 photo a confident, well-proportioned border. The 15 mm depth keeps the frame steady on its stand, and the 8 mm rebate holds the plexiglass, photo and backing board securely together.

Sturdy and Safe

MDF is made by pressing fine wood fibres into a dense, smooth board. It stays straight and stable and gives the colour finishes a neat, even look.

We fit HD plexiglass to all our mini picture frames 7×5 inches instead of glass. It’s clear, lightweight and shatter-resistant, which is reassuring when frames are passed around as gifts or displayed in children’s rooms. It also makes posting frames to relatives much safer. Peel off the protective film on both sides before adding your photo.

Choose a Finish

Each finish of mini picture frames 7×5 inches suits a different kind of photo and home:

Black has a fine wood-grain texture. It gives school portraits and formal photos a smart, polished look.

White is smooth and plain. It’s fresh and bright, ideal for baby photos, wedding prints and light, modern rooms.

Oak has a warm, natural wood grain. It’s lovely for family photos and suits homes with wooden furniture.

Rustic has a weathered, textured grain. It brings a cosy, nostalgic feel to older prints and country-style interiors.

How to Frame Your Photo

1. Lay the frame face down on a soft surface.
2. Open the fixings and remove the backing board.
3. Take out the plexiglass and peel the film off both sides.
4. Wipe the plexiglass with a microfibre cloth.
5. Replace the plexiglass, then add your photo face down.
6. Fit the backing board and close the fixings.
7. Choose portrait or landscape, then stand or hang the frame.

Care Tips

Dust the frame with a soft, dry cloth. Clean the plexiglass with a microfibre cloth and a little mild soapy water, avoiding kitchen roll and household glass sprays, which can scratch or cloud acrylic. Keep prints out of strong direct sunlight to help them last.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will a school photo fit mini picture frames 7×5 inches?

If it’s a 7×5 print, yes, it fits perfectly. Most school photo packs include at least one print in this size.

Is 7×5 the same as 5×7?

Yes. They’re the same size. The order of the numbers just depends on whether the frame is displayed in landscape or portrait.

Will a 13 x 18 cm print fit?

It’s a couple of millimetres too big, so it will need a small trim. Alternatively, choose our 13×18 cm frame for an exact fit.

How big is 7×5 inches in centimetres?

It’s about 17.8 x 12.7 cm.

Can it stand on a table?

Yes. It has a table-top support on the back, as well as hooks for hanging.

Is the frame made of real wood?

It’s MDF, made from wood fibres. The black, oak and rustic frames have a wood-grain finish, and the white frame is smooth and plain.

Give Your Prints the Place They Deserve

The photos in your drawer were taken to be seen. Our mini picture frames 7×5 inches fit the UK’s favourite print size perfectly, so you can finally get those school portraits, wedding prints and team photos on display. Choose black, white, oak or rustic, and explore the full collection of mini picture frames for every other size you need.