How to Crop a Restored Photo for an Oval Frame
By ImgHeal · Updated
Fit a portrait into an oval opening while protecting hair, shoulders, and meaningful background detail.
Define the finished object
Measure the mat or frame opening at its widest and tallest points. Photograph the opening or make a paper template when the oval is irregular.
Prepare a dedicated print file
Create a separate crop with extra bleed beyond the visible oval. Center the eyes and expression, then check hair, hats, shoulders, and nearby people against the mask.
Check a proof before the final order
Print a draft at exact size and place it behind the opening. Adjust the derivative rather than trimming the archival master.
Check before you finish
- Measure the actual opening.
- Add bleed beyond the oval.
- Test at exact size.
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