16x20 picture frames are one of the most popular frame sizes for home decor, galleries, and photography studios. Whether you are framing a poster, fine art print, watercolor, certificate, or family portrait, a 16x20 frame delivers a balanced display that fits well on most walls.
Design your perfect 16x20 frame with our custom frame builder. Choose frame style, mat colors, glazing, mounting, and backing options to create a museum-quality display tailored to your artwork.
Add a mat to your 16x20 picture frame to create breathing room around your artwork and protect it from touching the glazing. WebPictureFrames offers acid-free mats in a wide range of colors and textures.
Need a mat custom mat? Start designing here: Custom Mats.
We recommend UV-protective acrylic for most 16x20 picture frames. Acrylic is lighter and safer than glass, making it ideal for shipping and for hanging artwork in busy spaces or children rooms.
Learn more in our guide: How to choose the right acrylic (glazing) for your frame.
If your artwork is exactly 16x20 inches, you can order a 16x20 frame to fit it. If you are using a mat, your artwork opening will be smaller than 16x20, but the outside size of the mat and frame will still be 16x20.
For detailed measuring tips, see: How to measure artwork for a custom picture frame.
A 16x20 frame can be paired with any mat that has a 16x20 outer size and a smaller inner window cut to fit your artwork, such as 11x14, 12x16, or 8x10. The mat outer size and the frame size must match.
Yes. You can use a standard 16x20 frame for a thin mounted piece, or a 16x20 floater frame for stretched canvas that needs a gap around the edges.
All frames from WebPictureFrames.com are sent unassembled with the hardware required to assemble and hang your 16x20 frame.

