Print Layout Options: Original Ratio or Full Frame?

One of the most important choices you'll face when ordering fine art prints is print layout . Gige Gallery offers two layout options that directly influence how the artwork will fit in size and how it will look on the wall:

• Full Frame: Fit the artwork perfectly to the print size (no white border / it will be cropped from the artwork)
• Original Ratio: Center the artwork to the print size (use a white border / do not crop the artwork)

Understanding the difference between these two options correctly will determine the visual impact you get from the artwork.

Original Oran: Center the artwork to the print size (use a white border / Do not crop the artwork)

In this option, the artwork is printed without altering the artist's original compositional proportions . If the size you choose does not exactly match the proportions of the artwork, unprinted areas will appear around the print.

👉 These areas are the paper's natural color and will remain white.
So these gaps are not a separate print or paint; they are the natural white surface of the paper.

This look creates a matted effect when framed.

What is a passe-partout?

A mat is the empty space surrounding a work of art that allows it to be presented in a more balanced and breathable way within its frame.
This method is frequently used in galleries and museums:

• It separates the artwork from its frame.
• It allows the eye to focus directly on the artwork.
• It gives a more refined and collectible feel.

The white spaces created in the original aspect ratio option are directly reminiscent of a matting aesthetic .

Why should you choose this option?

• No detail of the artwork is cut.
• Complete fidelity to the artist's composition is ensured.
• The closest possible appearance to gallery and museum aesthetics is achieved.
• It provides a classic, timeless and understated presentation.

Points to Consider

• The white areas around the print will be visible.
• Instead of completely filling the wall, it creates a more "breathable" effect.

Who is it ideal for?
For those who want to see a work of art not as a decorative object, but as an object of art itself .

Full Frame: Fit the artwork perfectly to the print size (no white border / it will be cropped from the artwork)

In this option, the artwork is printed to completely fill the selected size. If the size differs from the original artwork's proportions, a very small crop is made at the edges of the artwork.

In this way:

• There are no gaps around the print.
• The entire paper is covered with printing.
• The piece "fits perfectly" to the size.

Why should you choose this option?

• It creates a powerful and striking effect, completely filling the wall.
• It stands out more in modern and decor-focused spaces.
• Ideal for frameless or thin-framed uses.

Points to Consider

• A very small portion of the artwork's edges may remain outside the print.
• The artist's original composition is not preserved exactly as it was.

Who is it ideal for?
For those who prioritize decorative effect and want a strong visual focal point on the wall.

Quick Comparison

Original Rate
→ Unprinted areas remain white.
→ Matted, gallery feel.
→ Composition is 100% preserved.

Full Frame
→ There are no spaces
→ Minimal cropping is done at the edges.
→ It offers a more modern and complete look.

Both options are produced at Gige Gallery with the same museum quality , using the same fine art papers and printing standards. The only difference is the presentation style .

The Print Installation Approach at Gige Gallery

At Gige Gallery, print placement is not a matter of "right or wrong".
These options are deliberately presented to cater to different aesthetic expectations and intended uses.

Choosing the right placement enhances the impact of a fine art print in a space and highlights the character of the artwork.