Matte Photo Prints
Matte photo prints give you a soft, low-glare look clean, modern, and easy to love in any lighting.
Best for
- Portraits and family photos (especially if you're framing behind glass)
- Black & white photography and fine-art style edits
- Bright rooms with lots of windows or overhead lighting (minimal reflections)
- Prints with text or designs (welcome signs, seating charts, schedules)
- Office and business displays (readable, polished, professional)
Popular pairings
- Matte + White Border — classic gallery vibe and super frame-friendly.
- Matte + Borderless — modern edge-to-edge look with no shine.
- Matte + Smart Borders — keeps your full image (or design) visible when shapes don't match.
- Matte + Medium White Border — gives the photo breathing room, like a built-in mat.
Cropping & borders tip
Matte doesn't change your crop—your size choice does. If your photo doesn't match the print shape, a borderless matte print may crop edges to fill the page. If you want the full image visible (or you're printing text/designs), choose Smart Borders or add a white border. The preview shows the exact final layout.
Mini FAQ
Do matte prints have glare?
Matte is designed to minimize glare. It's a great choice for bright rooms and framed prints behind glass.
Do matte prints look less colorful than glossy?
Matte can look a bit softer than glossy because it doesn't reflect light the same way. If you want a balanced middle, Luster is a great option.
Is matte good for portraits?
Yes. Matte is popular for portraits, especially when the print will be framed behind glass.
Is matte better for text and signage?
Usually, yes. Matte stays readable under overhead lights and reduces reflections.
Can I still choose borders on matte prints?
Yes—borderless, white borders, and Smart Borders are available. The preview shows the final result.
What matte feels like
Matte has a smooth, non-reflective finish. It's the easy choice when you want your print to look clean in any lighting—especially bright rooms, offices, and framed prints behind glass.
If you're printing something with text (like a welcome sign or a schedule), Matte is a favorite because it stays readable under overhead lights.
When matte is the smartest choice
- Your print will be framed behind glass in a bright room
- You want a soft, modern look (less shine, more 'art print' energy)
- You're printing black & white photos or moody portraits
- You're printing a design that includes text near the center of the image