A large selection of photo frames are 8" x 10", and yet 8" x 10" is not a common photo paper size. We'll show you how to save money by printing your own 8" x 10" photos on standard
8.5" x 11" paper using your HP Photosmart printer or All-in-One.
Why print 8" x 10" photos at home?
Frame your 8" x 10" photo print for a professional-quality look without a professional's price.
There are many reasons to print 8" x 10" photos yourself:
Professional-quality photo displays
Many photos, especially those capturing important milestones and events, benefit from a larger, more professional-looking format:
Family portraits
Wedding photos
Senior pictures
Headshots
Savings
A recent survey of photo printing services (in-store and online) reported that the average outsourcing price for an 8" x 10" print ranged from $2.67 to $5.931.
By comparison, the cost of an 8.5" x 11" photo on the most popular HP printers averaged only $1.542.
Use as gifts or home décor
After printing, just place your 8" x 10" photo in a frame and you have a gorgeous, low-cost gift for family and friends, or a way to decorate bare walls without breaking the bank.
Right-click a photo, then select Properties to access information about your photo, including the number of pixels.
Resolution indicates the quality of your photos. The higher the resolution, the larger you can print your picture.
Every digital image is made up of pixels, and the number of pixels is what determines the resolution.
The more pixels in your original photo, the crisper and more clear your image will appear as you increase its size.
Make sure your image has enough pixels to print at 8" x 10".
For a quality photo print at this size, your image should be at least 900 x 720 pixels.
Set your print quality to "Best".
Check to see how many pixels your image has before printing. For example, in
Windows Live Photo Gallery, just right-click an image and a
Preview photo dialog box will appear. Select Properties, and you'll find a variety of information about the image, including the number of pixels.
When you print an 8" x 10" photo on 8.5" x 11" paper, you will need to trim the white border before framing.
There are a few ways you can adjust your printer driver (the software that lets your printer communicate with your PC) settings to create 8" x 10" prints on 8.5" x 11" paper:
Select 8.5" x 11" as the Paper Size
In your printer dialog box, choose 8.5" x 11" as your Paper Size. Select 8" x 10" as your Photo Size. This will center your photo on the paper, with four sides to trim.
Select 8" x 10" as the Paper Size
If your printer dialogue box offers it, select 8" x 10" as your paper size. Your printer will function as if it's printing on 8" x 10" paper and your photo will print up against the paper's edges, leaving two edges to trim.
Easily print 8" x 10" photos with HP Photo Print Gadget
Just drop your photo onto the HP Photo Print Gadget and select 8x10 on 8.5x11—the Print Gadget will do the rest!
Install the
HP Photo Print Gadget onto your PC and enjoy simplified photo printing,
including 8" x 10" prints.
Just drag a photo from anywhere on your PC, drop onto the HP Photo Print Gadget icon, and your photo will be automatically sized and printed.
Click on the settings bar at the bottom of your Print Gadget icon and select 8x10 on 8.5x11. The Print Gadget will automatically size your picture to 8" x 10" and print it.
Your photo will be centered on the paper, making it necessary to trim the four sides surrounding the image.
For high-quality 8" x 10" photos use HP photo paper. For straight edges and less time trimming, use a paper cutter.
Trimming photos
Don't try and trim your photos with scissors—use an X-ACTO knife, cutting mat, and a straight edge, such as a ruler, for accurate trimming.
If you have access to one, you can also use a paper cutter for quick trimming and smooth edges.
Frame without trimming
If you don't feel comfortable trimming the edges of your photos, buy 11" x 14" frames that feature 8" x 10" mats. Print your photo on 8.5" x 11" paper,
and your photo will fit in the frame without being cut off by the mat.
For vibrant, high-quality prints, use
HP Premium Plus Photo Paper, available with a high gloss or satin finish.
HP offers all the supplies to ensure 8" x 10" photos with a professional-quality look.
HP Photosmart printers and All-in-Ones can deliver lab-quality photos at a fraction of the price. Explore the HP Photosmart printer buying guide to find the ideal Photosmart for your printing needs.
HP always recommends using HP ink and
HP paper together with your HP Photosmart printer or All-in-One. These products are especially formulated to work together for stunning results every time you print.
Because of its special coating, HP Premium Plus Photo Paper offers exceptional fade-resistance that can help photos last for generations*.
1 Excluding taxes, shipping or other handling costs. Photofinishing News, Inc. August 2007. Global Photo Services Price Review. Photofinishing news surveyed a broad range of photo printing
services to compare prices. The survey included familiar vendors, such as CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid, Sam's Club, Costco and Target Stores, as well as specialty camera stores and online services.
2Photo costs calculated using prices of HP cartridges and paper from HP at www.shopping.hp.com. Costs were determined using prices of twin packs, multipacks, and combo packs as well as using the
highest count HP photo paper offering available. Page yields used for determining the cost of each photo is based on HP photo testing and these results can be found by printer model at
www.hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies. Page yields vary considerably based on content of printed pages and other factors.
3Based on light fade testing under glass using HP Vivera Inks on HP Premium Plus photo paper and HP Premium photo paper, according to Wilhelm Imaging Research, Inc.
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