In today's digital age, it's easy to forget the power of printed photos. While scrolling through your phone or computer screen may be convenient, there is something truly special about holding a physical photograph in your hands. And the best part? Photos can also be printed in larger sizes and formats for even more impressive results.
You don't have to stop at traditional sized photo prints - there are endless possibilities when it comes to printing photos in unique formats. For example, large-scale posters, panoramic prints, and enlargement photo prints. From stunning wedding photos to family portraits, seeing these images in a larger format allows you to truly appreciate their details.
Most of us who are familiar with photo printing will have printed hundreds (if not thousands) of photos at our local photo retailer. Some of you may not be aware that the actual size and name of this standard size photo print is a 4x6 inch (10x15cm) and finding a photo album to store these photos is easy, as every retailer that sells photo albums will sell this photo size compatible photo album.
But what are the best photos albums that will suit enlargement photos? Let's take a look!
What are the Most Common Photo Enlargement Sizes?
Any photo print size that is larger than a 4x6 inch (10x15cm) is considered an enlargement size photo. The most common photo enlargement sizes available are:
- 5x7 inch Photos (13x18cm)
- 6x8 inch Photos (15x20cm)
- 8x10 inch Photos (20x25cm)
- 8x12 inch Photos (20x30cm)
- 10x13 inch Photos (25x33cm)
- 11x14 inch Photos (28x35cm)
Other sizes that people may print their photos to may also include common paper format and poster sizes, such as:
- A5 Photos (15x21cm)
- A4 Photos (21x30cm)
- A3 Photos (30x42cm)
What are the Best Photo Albums to Suit Enlargement Photos?
Those of us who choose to enlarge our photos (or have received enlargement photos from friends or family) may face the problem of finding a photo album that suits your enlargement photos. There is also a problem with trying to find a photo album suitable for odd-shaped photos such as photo booth strips and for Polaroid photos too.
The help solve this problem, at Profile Australia, we have identified three photo album solutions available to you.
- Enlargement Size Slip-in Photo Albums
- Drymount Photo Albums
- Self-Adhesive Photo Albums (also referred to as Magnetic Page or Easy-Peel Albums)
Let's review each of the formats available from Profile Australia, below.
1. Enlargement Size Slip-in Photo Albums
There are a number of enlargement size Slip-in photo albums available within our range. They include a 5x7 inch slip-in (also referred to as a photo pocket album) and also a 6x8 inch slip-in photo album, with different photo capacity.
Slip-in Albums for 5x7in (13x18cm) Enlargement Photos
One example of slip-in photo album specifically suitable for 5x7inch (13x18cm) enlargement photos would be our larger Supreme Black 5x7in Slip-in Photo Album. This pocket style album features a stitched, leatherette cover, with a 7x7cm window on the front cover to display a special photo. This medium-sized slip-in, pocket photo album can display 2 x 5x7inch (13x18cm) photos per page in a landscape format, with a capacity to store up to 200 5x7in photos.
Another example of slip-in photo album specifically suitable for 5x7inch (13x18cm) enlargement photos would be our popular Citi Leather Photo Albums. These compact pocket albums feature a bonded leather cover and a matching elastic strap to keep the album closed and neatly tucked away when not in use. These medium-sized brag books for 5x7in photos are available in your choice of black, white, silver and red.
Slip-in Albums for 6x8in (15x20cm) Enlargement Photos
Once again, our popular Citi Leather Photo Albums come in a larger size suitable for storing 6x8inch (15x20cm) enlargement photos. These albums are available in either Black or White.
2. Drymount Photo Albums
A Drymount photo album (also referred to as a pergamyn or traditional style photo album) features blank pages with glassine interleaving (sometimes referred to as rice-paper) between each page to separate each page and protect your photos.
Drymount photo albums have an advantage over Slip-in albums in that they allow for flexible mounting and positioning of photos onto the album page. They also allow for multiple enlargement sizes within the same page or album. The maximum photo size will be governed by the usable page area of the photo album.
Drymount photo albums also require photo mounting adhesives such as photo splits and tape runners which are simple and easy to use.
These albums can also a perfect solution for popular Polaroid photos and other odd-shaped photos including photo strips.
Profile Australia offers an extensive range of Drymount photo albums available online.
Want to learn more about Drymount photo albums?
- Read our Blog - What is a Drymount Photo Album?
What are the Most Popular Drymount Album Sizes for Enlargement Photos?
Our black Regal collection of drymount photo albums are most commonly bought to for storing enlargement photos and offer two popular sizes to suit.
1. The 24cm wide x 16cm high version of our Regal Black Drymount Photo Album collection can display common enlargement sizes such as a 5x7 inch (13x15cm) as well as 6x8 inch (15x20cm).
2. The larger 30cm wide x 36.5cm high Black Regal Drymount Photo Album will hold even more photo enlargement sizes such as 5x7 inch, 6x8 inch, 8x10 inch, 8x12 inch, 10x13 inch (also referred to as a PixiFoto size) and up to an 11x14 inch photo prints. It is also suitable for non-standard enlargement sizes, such as photo booth strips or Polariod photos. These drymount pages are large enough to also fit multiple photos onto the same page.
3. Self-Adhesive Photo Albums
Our range of self-adhesive photo albums (also referred to as magnetic page, self-mount or peel-back photo albums) feature a crystal-clear film which easily peels off the page to allow for easy, flexible mounting of your photos, images, tickets and other mementoes.
Simply return the clear film back onto the page and your photos are now ready for viewing. They are also secured in place and protected from dust, scratches and fingerprints.
Below is a photo of a Profile self-adhesive photo album with magnetic adhesive style pages for flexible placement of any size enlargement photos.
The main benefits of a self-adhesive photo album are:
- Your self-adhesive photo album is refillable so you can insert more pages if required.
- The album pages lay flat for easy viewing or presentation.
- There is no need for photo adhesives such as photo corners or photo splits (tabs) as the adhesive on the page keeps your photos in place.
- They allow you the flexibility to arrange your photos in any orientation or format.
- It allows multiple size enlargement photos onto the same page.
- Allows horizontal and vertical photos on the same page.
- Photos can be re-arranged or exchanged very easily, and it will ensure your treasured memories are protected forever.
Want to learn more about magnetic page photo albums?
- Read our Blog - The Magic of Self-Adhesive Photo Albums?
In conclusion, when it comes to finding the best photo album to suit enlargement photos, you have many options. From large, drymount albums that can store hundreds of photos, to smaller pocket-sized slip-in albums that are perfect for family photos, there is something to suit every budget and taste. It is important to always consider the size and quality of the photographs before making a purchase so you can be sure they will fit perfectly within your chosen album.
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