Customize Photo Prints: Sizes, Finishes & Photo Editing

Personalized photo prints are one of the easiest ways to bring your favorite memories off your phone and into your everyday life. Before placing your order, you can customize everything from print size and finish to photo cropping, image enhancements, and back-of-print messaging. Whether you’re printing a few family snapshots or hundreds of vacation photos, these customization options help ensure every print looks exactly the way you want.

Choose the Right Photo Print Size

The first step is selecting the print size that best fits your photos and how you plan to display them. Shutterfly offers a variety of standard, square, and large photo print sizes, making it easy to print everything from everyday snapshots to oversized statement pieces.

Available photo print sizes include:

Standard Prints: 4×6, 5×7, 8×10, and Wallet Prints
Square Prints: 4×4, 8×8, and 12×12
Large Photo Prints: 11×14, 16×20, and 20×30
Panorama Prints: 5×15, 8×24, and 12×36

You aren’t limited to choosing just one size. Order the same photo in multiple sizes or mix different sizes throughout your order depending on how you plan to frame, display, or share each picture.

Select a Glossy or Matte Finish

Most photo print sizes are available in either a glossy or matte finish. Both produce vibrant, high-quality prints, but each offers a slightly different look.

A glossy finish enhances color and contrast for a bright, polished appearance, while a matte finish minimizes glare and fingerprints, making it a popular choice for framed photos and prints that will be handled frequently.

If you’re ordering several prints, you can apply your preferred finish to individual photos or quickly apply the same finish across multiple prints to keep your order consistent.

Crop and Position Your Photos

Not every photo is captured in the same dimensions as the print size you choose. Before ordering, you can adjust how your image fits within the print by zooming, repositioning, or rotating the photo.

Use the editing tools to:

Zoom in or out
Reposition the image
Rotate your photo
Switch between portrait and landscape orientation when available

Taking a moment to review each crop helps ensure important details, like faces or scenery, stay exactly where you want them before your prints are produced.

Edit and Enhance Your Photos Before Printing

You don’t need advanced editing software to make simple improvements before printing. Shutterfly includes quick editing tools that let you preview changes before adding your photos to your cart.

Depending on your image, you can:

Apply Auto Enhance
Choose from photo filters like Black & White, Sepia, Vintage, Vibrant, and Sunshine
Preview each edit before saving your changes

These adjustments can help bring out colors, improve brightness, or create a specific style while keeping the editing process quick and easy.

Add a Back-of-Print Message

Add a personal touch by including custom text on the back of your photo prints. This is a simple way to identify your pictures, preserve important details, or make organizing printed photos easier over time.

Popular ideas include:

Names
Dates
Vacation destinations
Event names
Short captions or memories

You can customize messages for individual photos or apply the same message across multiple prints when it makes sense for your project.

Order the Quantity You Need

Whether you’re printing one favorite photo or creating multiple copies to share with family and friends, you can easily adjust quantities for every print size in your order.

For example, you might order:

One 16×20 print to display at home
Two 8×10 prints for grandparents
Several 4×6 prints for photo albums
Wallet prints to share with friends and family

Each photo can have its own combination of sizes, finishes, and quantities, giving you complete flexibility throughout your order.

Looking for More Ways to Display Your Photos?

Photo prints are a classic way to preserve and share your favorite memories, but they aren’t the only option. If you’re looking for larger display sizes, ready-to-hang décor, or professionally designed layouts, Shutterfly also offers personalized posters, canvas prints, framed prints, tabletop prints, and other wall art products that showcase your photos in different ways.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I order the same photo in multiple sizes?

Yes. You can print the same image in multiple sizes within a single order, making it easy to create wall displays, gifts, or extra copies for family and friends.

Can I choose a different finish for each photo?

Yes. Select either a glossy or matte finish for individual photos, or apply the same finish across multiple prints for a consistent look.

Can I crop my photos before printing?

Yes. Before placing your order, you can zoom, reposition, rotate, and adjust your photo’s crop to make sure your image fits the selected print size.

Can I edit my photos before ordering?

Yes. Shutterfly offers simple editing tools, including Auto Enhance and several photo filters, so you can make quick adjustments before your prints are produced.

Can I add text to the back of my photo prints?

Yes. Add custom back-of-print messaging, such as names, dates, locations, or short notes, to help organize your photos or preserve special memories.

Can I print photos from my phone?

Yes. Upload photos directly from your phone, computer, or supported photo storage services to create personalized photo prints in just a few steps.

Related Resources on Customizing Photo Prints

Personalized photo prints make it easy to preserve the moments that matter most while giving you the flexibility to customize every order. From choosing the right print size and finish to adjusting your crop, enhancing your photos, and adding back-of-print messaging, each option helps you create prints that are uniquely yours. Ready to get started? Create custom photo prints with Shutterfly and turn your favorite memories into high-quality keepsakes you’ll enjoy for years to come.