Which photo magnet should you choose: rigid, flexible, A6 or panoramic?
You have found the photograph, but which magnet format will suit it? A small rigid square, a larger flexible print, a panorama and a decorative frame each give the image a different shape. A close-up portrait needs a different crop from a whole family gathered around a table.
This guide compares four models available from L’Atelier Époustouflant. The measurements describe these particular products; they are not standard sizes for every photo magnet.
A quick choice based on your photograph
- A portrait or a small collection: consider the 6.6 cm rigid square.
- A photograph with more detail: A6 gives the image more space.
- A very wide landscape: consider the panoramic model if the crop keeps the important parts.
- A photograph with a name or message: explore the themed frames and check the available space.
Rigid and flexible: start with the backing
A flexible magnet can bend; a rigid magnet keeps its shape. Neither is automatically the right choice for every photograph. The size, original file and crop matter too. The rigid and themed-frame models described here include a transparent protective film over the photograph. A protective film does not mean the product is waterproof.
| Model | Listed dimensions | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Rigid square | 6.6 × 6.6 cm | Faces and the edges of the square |
| Flexible A6 | Approximately 10.5 × 14.8 cm | Orientation and small details |
| Flexible panoramic | 29.7 × 10.25 cm | The width of the composition |
| Flexible themed frame | Depends on the frame | The opening and the text |
Rigid squares for portraits and little collections
The personalised rigid photo magnet is a useful option when the subject remains clear in a square: a smile, a pet or a moment shared by two people. A rectangular photograph will need cropping, so look at what disappears from either side and leave some space around faces.
For a set, choose photographs that also work individually. Several little moments can tell a story without every image needing to include the whole family.
A6 for photographs that need more room
The personalised A6 photo magnets are thin and flexible, measuring approximately 10.5 × 14.8 cm. Their larger surface is worth considering for a group photograph or a scene where the surroundings are part of the memory.
A larger print cannot repair a blurry original. Zoom in on the file before choosing: are the faces sharp, and does the main subject stand out?
Panoramic magnets for wide compositions
The panoramic photo magnet measures 29.7 × 10.25 cm. It can suit a mountain range, a beach or a scene composed across a wide horizontal frame. Filling that shape with a vertical photograph would remove a large part of the image, so another format may be more suitable.
For a family photographed beside the sea, check that every face stays inside the retained strip. Choose the panorama because the image suits it, rather than simply because it is large.
Themed frames when decoration is part of the gift
The photo magnets with themed frames combine your image with a decorative outline and text options. Since the frame also draws attention, a simple photograph with a clearly recognisable subject often makes arranging the design easier.
Check the selected frame’s opening, any letters near its edges and the spelling of names. Dimensions vary between frames; use the relevant product information and preview.
Three checks before ordering
- Find the original file. Choose the original photograph rather than a screenshot or an already compressed copy.
- Check the crop. Keep faces, hands and important details away from the edges.
- Test the display surface. Use an ordinary magnet to check it is magnetic. Some refrigerator fronts are not suitable.
Common questions
Can I use a phone photograph?
Yes, if the file is sharp enough for the chosen format. Check the original and its crop; the phone model alone does not determine print quality.
Should I always choose the largest format?
No. A close-up portrait can work well as a small square, while a group photograph may need more room.
Can I use the same crop for every model?
Not necessarily. Check each preview because squares, rectangles and panoramas retain different parts of the photograph.
Start with the memory: choose the photograph you want to see every day, then the format that preserves what matters. The linked product pages show the options and ordering information for each model.