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Handmade certificate frames for degrees, diplomas, professional qualifications and awards — made to order in our UK workshop, with A4 (21 × 29.7 cm) the standard UK certificate size.

What size frame do I need for a certificate? Most UK certificates — degrees, diplomas and professional awards — are printed on A4 paper (21 × 29.7 cm / 210 × 297 mm), so an A4 frame is the standard choice. Pick a frame below in any of our eight handmade finishes, then select A4 on the product page. Add a mount when you personalise it for a more premium presentation.

Shop certificate frames

Every PhotoFramers style is available in A4 — the standard certificate size. Jet Black and Devon Oak are the most popular finishes for framing certificates. Each frame is cut, joined and finished by hand in Britain.

Why frame your certificate?

A framed certificate protects years of hard work and turns it into something worth displaying — on an office wall, in a clinic or consulting room, or at home. Our frames are made with acrylic glazing, which is lighter and far more shatter-resistant than glass, and helps shield the document from fading, dust and handling marks. A solid MDF backing keeps the certificate flat and supported.

What size for which certificate?

Certificate type Frame size
University degree (A4) A4 — exact fit, the standard size
Diploma or professional qualification (A4) A4 — the most popular choice
Award or membership certificate (A4) A4 — with or without a mount
Large diploma or testimonial (A3) A3 — for oversized certificates
Non-standard or odd size Made to measure in the frame builder
Add a mount for a premium presentation. A mount sets the certificate within a clean border, gives it room to breathe, and keeps the paper away from the glazing — a more formal, gallery-style finish ideal for degrees and awards. Browse frames with mounts or add one when you personalise your frame.

Choose your finish

Certificate frames are handmade in all eight of our finishes — Jet Black, Chalk White, Devon Oak, Limed Oak, Natural Ash, Walnut, Brass and Forest Green. Black and oak are the classic, most-requested looks for certificates and diplomas; walnut and brass lend a more traditional, formal feel for professional offices.

Larger or custom sizes

Some diplomas and testimonials are printed larger than A4. For these, choose an A3 frame, or for any non-standard certificate design a made-to-measure frame to your exact dimensions.

Bulk & trade certificate framing

Framing certificates for a school, university, office or professional body? We supply bulk and trade orders of matching certificate frames — consistent finishes, made to order in the UK. Ideal for graduation displays, staff accreditation walls, member awards and corporate recognition. See our trade options to discuss quantities and pricing.

Certificate frame FAQs

What size frame do I need for an A4 certificate?
An A4 frame. Most UK certificates — degrees, diplomas and professional awards — are printed on A4 paper (21 × 29.7 cm / 210 × 297 mm), so they sit perfectly in an A4 frame. For larger diplomas, choose an A3 frame instead.
How do certificate frames protect the document?
Our frames use acrylic glazing — lighter and more shatter-resistant than glass — which helps protect the certificate from fading, dust and handling. A solid MDF backing keeps the paper flat and supported, so your certificate stays in good condition on display.
Can I order certificate frames in bulk?
Yes. We supply bulk and trade orders of matching certificate frames for schools, universities, offices and professional bodies — with consistent finishes, all made to order in the UK. Get in touch via our trade page to discuss quantities.
Should I add a mount to my certificate frame?
A mount is optional but recommended for a premium, formal presentation. It adds a clean border around the certificate, gives it room to breathe and keeps the paper away from the glazing. Add a mount when you personalise your frame, or browse our frames with mounts.

Related: A4 Picture Frames · A3 Picture Frames · Frames with Mounts · Trade & Bulk · Design a custom size

Handmade in the UKBy our own framers
Made to your sizeStandard or bespoke
Quality materialsAcrylic glazing & solid backing
Carefully packagedProtected for delivery