Standard Passepartout or Custom-Sized Passepartout? The Key Differences
The right Passepartout determines the impact of your image. Find out quickly here which variant suits your picture. For further explanations regarding Passepartouts, please take a look at our Useful Information section.

Standard
Passepartouts
✓ For common DIN and photo formats
✓ In stock & fast delivery
✓ With one or many cutouts
✓ Affordable standard solution

Custom-Sized
Passepartouts
✓ Custom-made to the millimeter
✓ V-grooves & decorative lines
✓ Many colors & surfaces
✓ Perfectly coordinated.

Individual
Multiple Cutouts
✓ Arrange several images stylishly
✓ Fixed, predefined layouts
✓ Flexible sizes & shapes
✓ Exact placement as desired

Symmetrical Multiple Cutouts
✓ Easy arrangement of multiple images
✓ Ideal for series or collages
✓ Quick and practical solution
✓ High-quality image presentation.
Direct Comparison of the Key Features
Standard Passepartouts and custom-sized Passepartouts differ primarily in the available formats, cutouts, and design options. While standard sizes offer a quick and cost-effective solution, custom-made Passepartouts allow for individual adaptation to the image, frame, and presentation requirements.
Dimensions
Standard:
fixed DIN & photo formats
Custom-sized:
millimeter-precise as desired
Cutouts
Standard:
Simple rectangular cutout for classic DIN and photo formats.
Custom-sized:
Multiple cutouts, special shapes, or exact placement as desired.
Colors
Standard:
Classic shades for a calm and elegant image effect.
Custom-sized:
Diverse colors for creative accents and unique presentations.
Material
Standard:
Proven materials for clean and cost-effective framing.
Custom-sized:
Exclusive boards and surfaces for a particularly high-quality image presentation.
Especially for unusual image formats, collectibles, certificates, or multiple images in one frame, a custom-sized Passepartout offers significant advantages. The free choice of cutout, board thickness, and color ensures optimal coordination with the respective motif.
When is a custom-sized passepartout worth it?
- For images with individual dimensions or special formats
- For presentation with V-grooves or decorative lines
- For creative designs with multiple cutouts
- For unusual shapes and special designs
- For a perfectly coordinated choice of color and material
- For a high-quality and individual image presentation
Summary: Standard Passepartouts are for quick, price-conscious projects. Custom-sized Passepartouts are worth it when dimensional accuracy, unusual cutouts, or special materials are required.
